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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 […]

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 […]

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. Preventing Fall Injuries According to the National Council on Aging, seniors over the age of 65 have […]

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 […]

Medical mistakes and physician errors during cataract surgery often result in partial vision loss or permanent blindness for patients. Cataract Surgery Poses Risk of Blindness In the United States, more than three million cataract surgeries are performed each year. Although many are performed without incident, medical malpractice lawsuits are frequently filed against ophthalmologists for mistakes […]

Eye injuries from BB guns, pellet guns, and paintball guns continue to rise each year. Most injury victims are children who experience serious eye injuries including blindness. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children suffer serious eye injuries every year by air guns like BB guns, pellet guns, and paintball guns. (Article […]

When employer-related distractions like phone calls, texts and emails cause employee car accidents, the employer can be held responsible for the damages that result. Are You Distracted by Your Boss? Intense workplace demands impact many workers behind the wheel. Drivers commonly use their cell phones to talk to, text and even email their bosses, co-workers […]

Human drivers will no longer be necessary in the future thanks to advanced technology that enables Level-5 Autonomous Cars to take the wheel in all types of conditions. This new breed of vehicles is equipped with technology like LIDAR, image recognition software, powerful onboard computers, V2V communication, and advanced control systems to ensure the highest […]

Physicians play a significant role in opioid abuse, addiction, and death by overprescribing painkillers and when injuries occur, they may be held liable for damages. The number of opioid overdoses has soared to record levels and the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic is only getting worse as doctors inadvertently contribute to patient addiction and misuse. (Article […]