The names of the expressways are familiar to all those who drive into or out of Chicago: Dan Ryan, Stevenson, Kennedy, Edens, Eisenhower and others. Traffic seems to move at either a crawl or at breakneck speed on these heavily traveled highways. Pretty much every driver on Chicago’s expressways is in a hurry – that […]
Recovering medical costs after a dog bite injury in Illinois
With about 78 million canines in the U.S., it is obvious that Americans love their dogs. Unfortunately, too often, owners fail to properly train or control their pets, potentially leading to aggressive or violent behavior toward others, and even an otherwise well-behaved dog may bite unexpectedly. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that, each year, […]
Outsized dimensions: large truck/big rig crash outcomes
No careful Chicagoland motorist needs to be reminded that negotiating the streets and highways spanning the vast metro area is a challenging and risk-laden process. In a word, traffic is busy. It is also highly varied, with drivers and occupants in passenger vehicles sharing the road with a steady stream of cars, light trucks, buses, […]
Dangers of police and medical workers with too little sleep
A new study finds once again that Americans get too little sleep. But this study shows something even worse. The very people whose jobs most often put them in life-or-death situations are the same people getting the least sleep. The researchers say the problem is widespread, and the results of too little sleep are sadly […]
Workers’ compensation – falling in the frigid winter
We have always said that nearly every job carries with it some sort of injury danger. Whether it is workers getting hurt in a single accident, the muscle strain that accompanies repetitive motion or deadly conditions that can arise from toxic exposure, workers must remain vigilant in keeping themselves safe. Winter in the Midwest, however, […]
Winter driving conditions in Chicago are risky
Winter in the city is a double-edged sword Winter in Chicago has both good and bad qualities. On the one hand, cold and snowy conditions impart a sense of coziness and enchantment, in part because of the holiday spirit that comes along with such weather. On the other, the cold can be biting because of […]
Specific dangers of construction sites
Though work-related injuries can happen anywhere, construction sites pose particular hazards that are rarely, if ever, found in other types of workplaces. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 937 of the total 4,836 work-related fatalities that took place in 2015 related to construction specifically. Occupational safety professionals are aware of the dangers and are looking to develop […]
Are dogs the only pets that inflict dangerous bites?
When it comes to injuries that people sustain from animal bites, one of the first things that may come to your mind is a dog bite. It is true that dogs can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries. However, dogs are not the only pet that can endanger Illinois residents. Cats are also a popular […]
Lawsuits test NYC power over airline HR policy
A major airline has filed a complaint with the federal government claiming New York City has no say over the airline’s management of its crews. The suit may be a response to the city’s own lawsuit a week before, claiming that the airline punishes its employees for using the sick leave they accrue. The city […]
Addressing heat-related illnesses
Illinois summers are known for being quite hot and humid and this year has been no exception to that. For people whose jobs require them to be outside, this can put them at risk of developing a heat-related illness. Most construction workers fall into this category and know firsthand the challenges they experience during the […]