How Can You Block Access to Social Media While Driving?
Do you remember when you got your first cell phone? Much like TVs and microwave ovens, cell phones are electronic gadgets that are part of our daily lives. According to data collected from Consumer Affairs, 98% of Americans, or 331 million people, own a smartphone. The goal of having a cell phone is to be […]
Wichita American Airlines Plane Collided Mid-Air With a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter
American Airlines flight number 5342 was slated to arrive at Reagan National Airport (DCA) from Wichita Eisenhower Airport (ICT) just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Instead, it collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter during its final descent. Video footage taken by rooftop cameras in Washington, D.C., in the moments leading […]
How To Check if Your Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a big problem in Chicago. However, it’s not just isolated to our area of Illinois. It’s an issue nationwide. Data published by the Association of Health Care Journalists highlights how medical errors have become the third-most leading cause of patient fatalities in our country. Additional reporting from Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that […]
Ohio Nursing Home Resident Dies from Being Left Out in Cold on Christmas Eve
An 84-year-old resident of an Ohio nursing home was pronounced dead on Christmas Eve after being found on the patio outside the facility. Alvera Meuti, a resident at the Avenue at Warrensville Care and Rehabilitation Center, went missing for more than 10 hours starting on the evening of December 23. She was found lying on […]
New Illinois Laws That Will Take Effect in 2025
You can always count on two things at the start of a new year. The first is that gyms will be full of new members trying to honor their New Year’s Eve resolution to get into shape. The second is that many new laws will enter the books. Apparently, the Illinois state legislature had quite […]
How To Choose the Right Nursing Home
You’ve made the hard choice to relocate your parent or other close family member from their own home or your own into a Chicago nursing home. Now, you have the tremendous responsibility of trying to find the best possible assisted living facility for them to reside in. You’re wondering how to choose the right nursing […]
The Dangers of Overloaded Trucks
In a collision between a truck and a car, the truck will always dominate based on the weight and size of the rig. That holds true even if the truck is empty. However, with a full load, that truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Those are the restrictions put in place by every state, […]
Data Recorded by Truck Black Boxes
You were just in a tractor-trailer in Chicago and suffered catastrophic injuries. You’ve heard plenty of commercials where truck accident lawyers try to impress upon you how urgently you need to reach out to them. You’re unsure if it’s a marketing ploy or if there’s a valid reason they’re asking you to reach out fast. […]
Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot In Kentucky?
Whether you’re cruising down Kentucky’s scenic byways or just running a quick errand around town, you may have considered driving barefoot from time to time. Many folks just assume that it’s illegal to drive without wearing shoes, but what does the law say? In Kentucky, as in most states, there are no specific laws against driving […]
What Should You Do If Your Child Swallows a Toy Part?
When your child is choking on a toy part, you need to take immediate action. It can be easy to panic in these situations, but you will want to take a few steps to dislodge the object and protect the child’s airway. After your child is safe and well, you may want to look at […]
Do You Need a Front License Plate in Illinois?
Before getting a driver’s license in Illinois, every prospective driver needs to study the Illinois rules of the road manual and pass a written and driving test. Once they get their license, they must adhere to additional laws and regulations, beginning with maintaining up-to-date vehicle registration and license plates. Do you need a front license […]
Can Driverless Cars Be Hacked?
Driverless cars have been promised technology for decades, but until recently only existed in the world of science fiction. With nearly every major car manufacturer working to turn this electric sheep into a reality, it seems increasingly likely that drivers will share the roads with fully autonomous vehicles in the not too distant future. This […]
How Often Are Patients Sexually Assaulted at Hospitals?
When you go to a hospital to be treated, you never expect to be assaulted, especially by a doctor, healthcare staff member, or another person. These areas should be safe spaces. But when someone is under sedation or recovering from treatment. These incidents can happen. How often are patients sexually assaulted in hospitals? We will […]
Signs of Abuse in Louisville Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects far too many elderly people every year. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the number of people affected by it is on the rise. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 1 in 10 people 60 years old and above experienced some form of elder […]
What’s a Crumple Zone?
Crumple zones are useful safety features on vehicles. Without crumple zones, more traffic fatalities and injuries would occur. We look at what crumple zones are, how they work, and why they are useful in car accidents. What Are Crumple Zones? Crumple zones are also known as crush zones. These zones are structural features for vehicle […]