CHICAGO, IL – A bicyclist was hit and critically injured by a city vehicle on Tuesday morning in the Avondale neighborhood located on the city’s northwest side. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on the corner of W. Belmont Ave. and N. Milwaukee Ave. Witnesses say a female bicyclist was ... [Continue Reading]
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Motor Vehicle Fatality Rates Jump Despite Quarantines
CHICAGO, IL – There has been much less traffic on the roads because of the novel coronavirus that has resulted in the closing of non-essential businesses and stay-at-home orders that have been in place since mid-March. There has been a reduction in car crashes; however, in some places the number of ... [Continue Reading]
54-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Part of Kennedy Expressway
Snowy, click conditions led to a massive multi-vehicle car crash on the Kennedy Expressway Wednesday morning, sending 14 people to the hospital. The Chicago Fire Department the vehicles involved in the crash were in the inbound lanes near North Avenue around 5 a.m. Officials attribute the crash to ... [Continue Reading]
Surgery is the 2nd Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims
CHICAGO, IL – According to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys, surgery is the second most common cause for medial malpractice claims against doctors. Surgery not only puts the patient at risk, but it also poses a risk to doctors in terms of medical malpractice claims. Coverys ... [Continue Reading]
Boeing Indefinitely Suspends All Production of 737 Max
CHICAGO, IL – Boeing made an announcement on Monday shocked the aviation industry when stating all 737 jets will be grounded in January. This is a drastic step after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said its review of planes would continue into 2020. Until now, Boeing has continued to ... [Continue Reading]
5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
CHICAGO, IL – An auto accident involving a semi-truck and any vehicle can cause victims to suffer from serious injuries, and even fatal. For this reason, it’s important to know how to drive safely around a semi-truck or any large commercial vehicle, especially those that are carrying cargo. The ... [Continue Reading]
Reasons Why Trucking Accidents Occur
CHICAGO, IL – There are many factors that contribute to car and trucking accidents, such as weather, equipment failure, poor vehicle maintenance, among other factors. Many car accidents that involve semi’s or tractor trailers occur for the following reasons: Rollovers are the most common type ... [Continue Reading]
Senate Reports More Than 400 Facilities with “Persistent Record of Poor Care”
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home abuse is extremely under-reported in the United States; however, a list released by the Senate named nearly 400 facilities across the nation that had a record of “persistent poor care.” According to documents and interviews, budget cuts are the contributing factor by ... [Continue Reading]
