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…
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,…
Before children are large enough to be placed in booster seats, they typically are buckled into forward-facing restraint systems, also referred to as “harness seats” or “car seats.” Nearly all harness seats incorporate a five-point harness with straps that secure at the shoulders, across the…
Fire!! That is the last thing on one’s mind when they are going in for an operation. Unfortunately, operating room fires happen and can result in yours or a loved one’s life being changed forever. The primary result of operating room fires occurring is the…
Nursing homes or assisted living facilities are often a transitional step for the elderly after they stop living independently at home but before they enter a skilled nursing facility. Although the number of nursing homes is booming, oversight of these facilities is very limited, and…
Aerial boom lifts are commonly used on construction sites, but they have a potentially deadly defect that many manufacturers and equipment rental companies have failed to address. An aerial boom lift can be used on a jobsite to place workers at heights instead of using…
While fireworks are synonymous with celebrating our Independence, they are also a common cause of injuries that can be easily prevented. Many states ban the use of fireworks all together by unlicensed individuals, while others place strict limitations on their use. The reasoning is rather…
Opioids are a class of highly addictive substances which are often prescribed for pain relief. An individual taking an opioid can have slower reaction times, reduced coordination, blurred vision and drowsiness – all side effects that can impair a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely.…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the rate of truck accidents and fatalities has begun to creep up after several years of decline. The nearly 11 million trucks that travel U.S. roads each year make up only 4.7 percent of all passenger…
As of January of 2016, about 6.5 million people were employed in the construction industry. Despite its popularity, the construction industry has proven to be one of the most hazardous occupations in the U.S. In 2014, 899 construction workers were killed in construction related deaths,…