The city of Chicago and Uber are taking steps to prevent drowsy driving accidents and Chicago rideshare drivers are required to comply with a city ordinance that regulates the number of hours behind the wheel. Is Your Uber Driver Asleep Behind the Wheel? Chicago’s city rideshare ordinance limits divers to a maximum of 10 hours […]
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According to a new state law that took effect January 1, 2018, trucks that operate solely in Illinois will now only be required to undergo one yearly state safety inspection instead of two, and although annual safety inspections will be reduced, safety officials do not expect an impact on trucking safety. The new state inspection […]
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Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for elderly adults and significant recovery time is often required to repair broken bones, rebuild strength, restore confidence and overcome fears to protect an older person’s quality of life. (Article continues below infographic) Preventing Fall Injuries According to the National Council on Aging, seniors over the […]
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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) who studies auto fatality rates, 15 passenger cars and SUV models have recently been reported as the safest cars on the road today. Government fatality data collected between 2012 and 2015 shows no fatalities occurring to passengers of these vehicles who were in accidents during this […]
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