You probably do not know it, but the air you breathe on airplanes comes from the jet engines. “Bleed air” as it is known, is compressed air taken from the compressor stage of a jet engine upstream of its fuel-burning sections. It is used in…
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Alaska Midair Collision Latest Air Tragedy Involving Tourists
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,…
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Illinois First-Responders and Front Line Workers: COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits
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…
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – A Truly Life Changing Injury
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…
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Electric Scooters Coming to Chicago
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…
International Air Accidents Require the Application of Special Laws Governed by the Montreal Convention
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…
Chicago Pedestrian Accidents On The Rise
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,…
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Court Says Children Given For Adoption May Pursue Louisiana Wrongful Death Claims
In December 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an important decision pertaining to the rights of Louisiana children given up for adoption. The Court ruled that these children have legal standing to pursue wrongful death/survival claims stemming from the death of their biological parents. However,…
New Study Suggests Those Taking Zantac at a Higher Risk for Bladder Cancer
Hundreds of plaintiffs have filed Zantac lawsuits claiming that after years of using the heartburn drug, Zantac (ranitidine), they were diagnosed with bladder cancer. Now, a new study provides additional evidence to support their claims. The American Journal of Gastroenterology recently published research from Scotland…
Despite Multiple Recalls, Kia and Hyundai Engine Fire Problems Persist
Despite past recalls meant to repair more than 600,000 Kia and Hyundai vehicles, it seems many models still present a fire risk to their owners. This was the conclusion reached by investigators working for WSB-TV in Atlanta. According to them, these fires are still occurring…
