Top 10 Summer Survival Tips for Chicago Pedestrians and Motorists

Male adults, children and teens, and people with water-related jobs have the highest risk of drowning. The Risks of Drowning Drowning injuries accounted for more than nine percent of global fatalities in 2015 with an estimated total of 360,000 deaths. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death around the world. More than […]

Bicycles, scooters, skates, and skateboards send 50 kids to hospital emergency departments with serious injuries every hour during the summer. Summer Dangers for Kids When school lets out for summer, millions of kids head outdoors for activities with friends and family. Popular outdoor activities include riding bicycles, scooters, skates, and skateboards. Although these sports provide […]

Trampoline park injuries are sending thousands of kids to hospital emergency rooms each year and Chicago patrons are not immune to the dangers. Hundreds of 911 calls regarding trampoline injuries were received by emergency dispatchers in the area last year alone. Dangers in Trampoline Parks Over the last decade, trampoline parks have become popular recreational […]

Once school is out for the summer, thousands of children are sent to hospital emergency rooms and doctors’ offices each year due to outdoor recreational injuries. Summertime activities pose a variety of injury risks to kids of all ages. Summertime Accidents and Injuries Hot weather and summer activities contribute to many serious accidents and injuries […]

Military veterans who used defective 3M dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs that were issued between 2003 and 2015 and suffered hearing loss or tinnitus may be eligible to recover compensation. Hundreds of veterans are currently pursuing lawsuits against 3M which acquired the original maker of the earplugs, Aearo Technologies, in 2008. At the time of the acquisition, […]

Toxic air pollution from a local Sterigenics facility may have been poisoning residents in Willowbrook, Illinois for years. Evidence of an airborne cancer-causing chemical used in plant operations is under investigation. Sterigenics Accused of Toxic Air Pollution Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, recently filed a lawsuit against the Sterigenics plant operating in Willowbrook. The […]

When negligence causes hazardous conditions, some property owners may try to shift blame onto the injured party in slip and fall accidents. Although premises liability laws make negligent property owners liable for slip and fall injuries that occur on their property, the burden of proof is on the injured party. Premises Liability Laws Slip and […]

Knowing how to obtain a copy of an Illinois driving record can help people stay on top of inaccuracies that could impact insurance rates, employment opportunities, and future driving privileges. Obtaining a copy of an Illinois driving record is simple and can be done by mail or in person for a small fee. Why Check […]

Defective 3M earplugs could be to blame for hearing loss, tinnitus and loss of balance in US military members across the globe. Last summer, 3M agreed to pay $9.1 million to resolve allegations that the company knew of the defective design as far back as 2000, but neglected to warn users or make changes to […]