StatsPearls reported in 2022 that birth injuries have been on the decline since 2012 due to advances in obstetrics. Despite this good news, they still happen more often than they should since many situations are something preventable. Birth injuries can have...
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Is your loved one being financially abused at their nursing home?
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a decision made with care and trust. You entrust the care of someone dear to you, expecting that organization and its staff to treat them with dignity and compassion. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes live up to these...
Chicago, IL – Pedestrian Killed in Crash at I-90 & 83rd St
Chicago, IL (July 18, 2020) - One person was killed following a hit-and-run accident early on Friday morning, July 17. The collision occurred in the Chicago area on Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90). According to local sources, the incident occurred in the outbound lanes of...
Johnson Co, IL – Tyrone Anderson Injured in Crash on I-57
Johnson Co, IL (May 18, 2020) - A single-vehicle collision in Johnson County resulted in the hospitalization of two adults and one toddler. The accident occurred at around 1 p.m. on I-57, according to the Illinois State Police (ISP). Initial reports revealed that...
Chicago, IL – Multiple Injuries in Collision at I-290 & Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL (May 17, 2020) - There were multiple injuries following a crash in Chicago on Saturday, May 16th. The collision occurred near the intersection of I-290 and Paulina Avenue at around 3:50 p.m. The accident reportedly involved three vehicles that were...
Metropolis, IL – Injury Accident Reported on I-24
Metropolis, IL (May 16, 2020) - Local law enforcement officials were called to the scene of an accident on Friday morning, May 15th. The crash occurred on I-24 EB outside of Metropolis. According to initial reports, the accident took place at around 8:43 a.m. Local...
Schiller Park, IL – Andrew Westfallen Killed in Lawrence Ave Crash
Schiller Park, IL (May 6, 2020) - On Sunday night, a 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Schiller Park, Illinois. The accident occurred at the 9500 block of Lawrence Avenue. At around 7:45 p.m., Andrew Westfallen of Wonder Lake, Illinois collided...
Harrisburg, IL – Hanna McCree Killed in Recreation Area ATV Crash
Harrisburg, IL (May 3, 2020) - A fatal All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) accident took the life of a Herrin woman on Friday, May 1st. Hanna P. McCree, 23, was riding on an ATV when the driver, Derrick J. Jackson, 30, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, lost control of the vehicle....
How economic recessions affect workplace safety
Tough times are being predicted for many of the nation's industries -- and that could mean that workplaces will become less safe for employees.Downward economic trends have long been related to an increase in workplace deaths. After the 2009 recession, for example,...
Rockford, IL – Motorcycle Crash Ends in Injuries on N Meridian Rd
Rockford, IL (April 12, 2020) - Recent reports have confirmed that a motorcycle crash resulting in injuries occurred on Saturday, April 11th. The accident occurred in Rockford, Illinois on North Meridian Road. At least one person at the scene suffered injuries in the...