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…
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Keeping Your Child Safe In The Car – Beware of Booster Seats
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”…
Operating Room Fires
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…
Understaffing at Nursing Homes Can Lead to Neglect
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…
Construction Site Safety – Lookout for Dangerous Boom Lifts
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…
Firework Misuse and Malfunctions Lead to Serious Injuries
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…
Opioid Epidemic Leads to Increase in Trucking Accidents
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…
Commercial Trucking Accidents On the Rise Since 2009
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…
Lack of Fall Protection and Proper Scaffolding Leads to Construction Site Injuries and Deaths
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…
Illinois Law Requires AEDs at Physical Fitness Facilities – AEDs Save Lives
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. AEDs make it possible…