What Should You Do If Your Child Swallows a Toy Part?

December 10, 2024 4 mins read

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?

December 3, 2024 4 mins read

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?

December 3, 2024 3 mins read

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?

November 26, 2024 4 mins read

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

November 26, 2024 4 mins read

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?

November 19, 2024 3 mins read

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...

A Large Explosion at a Louisville Jobsite Sends 11 Workers to the Hospital

November 12, 2024 2 mins read

An explosion happened around 3 p.m. in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville this afternoon, Tuesday, Nov. 12. The incident, which resulted in a partial collapse of a building, occurred at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility, located near the intersection of Payne and Pope Streets. What Are Some Details About Those Affected by the Incident? Initially,...

How Do 4-Way Stops Work?

November 12, 2024 3 mins read

Knowing how 4-way stops work can make driving safer for you, your passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. We look at how a four-way stop works and how they prevent car accidents. What is a 4-Way Stop? A four-way stop is also known as an “all-way stop.” This stop is an intersection with a stop...

Why Would Airbags Not Deploy?

November 5, 2024 3 mins read

Airbags are an essential part of vehicle safety. They protect passengers during collisions. Airbags are effective, but experience wear and tear. When airbags experience wear and tear, they fail to deploy. Other reasons occur for airbags not deploying. We look at reasons why airbags do not work. What are Airbags? Airbags, according to Illinois law,...

Do You Have To Call the Police After a Car Accident in Kentucky?

October 29, 2024 4 mins read

You just were involved in a car accident in Louisville, KY. These collisions don’t happen every day, so you’re not clear about what you should do. An important question you may be seeking an answer to is, “Do you have to call the police after a car accident in Kentucky?” We’ll address that and other...

Is Wrongful Death Always Associated with an Injury?

October 22, 2024 3 mins read

What is Wrongful Death? Wrongful death occurs when an individual or organization knowingly or negligently causes a person’s death. Surviving family members pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in court to seek compensation for their losses and damages that result from the deceased person’s death. For example, a family that has lost a primary wage-earner to...

Illinois Window Tint Laws

October 15, 2024 3 mins read

In Illinois, the tint on vehicle windows is subject to government regulation. These regulations are necessary for driver safety. We look at why vehicles need tinted window regulations in Illinois. What Are Vehicle Tinted Windows? A window film or tint, is a thin laminate film usually made from thermoplastic polymer resin installed on vehicle interior...

Three Killed in Kentucky Medical Helicopter Crash

October 9, 2024 3 mins read

Recently, there was a tragic accident in Owenton, Kentucky. On October 8, a medical helicopter crashed and claimed the lives of three crew members as they were en route to pick up a patient. The helicopter, operated by Air Evac Lifeteam, responded to an emergency call when it went down in a rural area. The...

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