Year: 2015
New 2015 Laws for Illinois Drivers
There are some new laws that will take effect January 1, 2016 that Illinois drivers will want to be aware of when they get behind the wheel in the New Year. Repeat DUI Offenders Must Use a Breath-Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device for 5 years A new law will prevent repeat…
Halloween Ranks High for Holiday ER Visits
Halloween is a fun holiday for children and parents alike. The holiday allows neighborhoods and communities in Chicago and throughout Illinois to come together for activities such as parties and trick-or-treating. Although we do not like to think about personal injury risks on a holiday like this one, injuries happen…
Haunted House Injury Risks Aren’t Too Scary – If You’re Prepared
So, you are a private homeowner or organization that has decided to operate a haunted house, pumpkin patch, corn maze or zombie run this Halloween season. So, you are a private homeowner or organization that has decided to operate a haunted house, pumpkin patch, corn maze or zombie run this…
What Are the Possible Dangers of Having an IVC Blood Clot Filter?
Blood clot filters are supposed to help save lives. They are commonly used on patients who are unable to tolerate blood-thinning medications. However, NBC News recently conducted an investigation into one U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved device: The Recovery blood clot filter by C.R. Bard, Inc. The news organization…
Sometimes, Danger Is Real at Amusement Parks
We like amusement park rides like those at Six Flags Great America because they take us to danger’s edge. Even though we are racing at breakneck speeds through twists and turns or suddenly plunging to the ground, we usually feel confident that the danger isn’t real. Thinking we are safe…
Five Facts About Illinois Boating Laws And Teens
As a parent who enjoys boating on Lake Michigan, the Chain O’Lakes or other Illinois waters, you want to pass on your love of this activity to your son or daughter. As you do, make sure both you and your child comply with Illinois boating regulations. After all, these laws…
Teen Distracted Driving You Won’t Believe
Teen distracted driving among teens has been a concern for many years. However, a new study reveals that the problem may be a lot worse than previously believed. It provides a troubling look at how teens tend to allow a variety of distractions to get in the way of driving…
Injured High School Cheerleader Suffers Concussion and Files Lawsuit
The safety of students was compromised as school staff ignored obvious injuries to several cheerleaders during practice, which leaves people scratching their heads wondering why safety isn’t the number one priority for any supervising adult. A Chicago Sun-Times article reports a case filed recently in Cook County Circuit Court, claiming…
Vehicle Accidents In The Workplace
Vehicle accidents in the workplace are among the most common workplace accidents in Illinois and across the country. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports, 63 of the fatal occupational injuries that occurred in Illinois in 2013 were transportation-related accidents. Nationally, about 16 percent of fatal transportation incidents (284…
The Dangers of Using Social Media While Driving
The details are horrific, the outcome is very tragic. A 34-year-old Wisconsin woman crashed into an oncoming truck – killing three children in the car. According to CBS WCCO-TV, the woman has now been charged with three counts of homicide by negligent operation and one count of reckless driving causing…
