Another fatal midair collision involving a sightseeing plane has occurred in Alaska. Officials said the most recent collision on July 31, 2020 took place between a single-engine de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a Piper-PA12 at 8:30 a.m. local time, two miles northeast of Soldotna Airport,…
In these unprecedented times, many families are experiencing uncertainty and grief from the global COVID-19 pandemic. A major source of concern for many families is exposure to coronavirus due to ongoing work obligations. Essential workers are putting their health and lives on the line to…
It is an often misunderstood injury that might take months to manifest itself after an accident, but has been ranked worse on the McGill Pain Index than unprepared childbirth. It is a condition that can cause pain so bad, some patients would prefer amputation of…
With summer around the corner, the already congested streets of Chicago will have a new addition, hundreds and possibly thousands of people riding electric scooters. Electric scooters are eco-friendly, cheap and will be a quick way to get around the city, however they also…
In 1999, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) met in Montreal, Quebec and adopted a new international treaty named the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air. The multilateral treaty has become known more commonly as the Montreal Convention and…
According to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), pedestrian deaths in Chicago have been on the rise over the last five years. This recent surge has been linked to more vehicles on the road with the rise of Uber, Lyft and other transportation services,…
Just moments before crashing on July 7th, 2018 in Chicago, the following radio transmission was recorded from a helicopter Air Ambulance by the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center: Air Ambulance Pilot: “Mayday. Mayday. Mayday.” Air Traffic Control: “What can I do for you, sir?”…
The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy. Facing hundreds of lawsuits from men who say they were sexually abused as Scouts, the organization is using the Chapter 11 process to create a trust to provide compensation to victims. On May 18, 2020, the…
By David J. Carney, Esquire This fall, massive and unprecedented efforts have been launched by biotechnology companies and scientific research laboratories to develop a viable and safe COVID-19 vaccine in record time. Currently, there are nine COVID-19 vaccines that are in phase-three clinical trials, which is…
Earlier this week, popular and charismatic “Cheer” star Jerry Harris was arrested on charges of producing child pornography. According to prosecutors, Harris solicited sexually graphic photos and videos from a 13-year-old boy, among other allegations of having sex with people he knew to be minors. …
