The cancer causing agent formaldehyde can be found in an unlikely product, Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo. Johnson & Johnson has promised to remove the preservative responsible for releasing the carcinogen, though no plan has been announced for how to deal with the contaminated products still on the shelves. Consumer groups are calling the decision a victory, […]
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Construction Workers at Risk, Study Shows
The Center for Construction Research and Training has released a study showing elevated risks of illness and injury for construction workers. Three out of four construction workers suffer a disabling injury over the course of a 45 year career. The chances of suffering a fatal injury are 1 in 200. These numbers are significantly higher than those […]
New Ad Campaign Targets Texting by At-Risk Drivers
A group of states’ attorneys general have teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council on a campaign to increase public awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. The campaign targets drivers in the 16-24 years old range, a group associated with a high rate of car accidents, as well […]
Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., files medical malpractice lawsuit for delayed diagnosis of breast cancer
Rapoport Weisberg Sims & VanOverloop filed a medical malpractice case today in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, on behalf of a 59-year-old woman for the delayed diagnosis of her breast cancer. The lawsuit alleges her doctors failed to perform regular breast examinations, failed to recommend she undergo regular mammograms, failed to advise her of the […]
The Hypocrisy of Tort Reform Advocates
Caterpillar is a well-known maker of industrial equipment, including construction vehicles, mining equipment, engines and more. As a board member of the Institute for Legal Reform, they are a leader in the movement to restrict the ability of individuals to sue after suffering a personal injury at the hands of a negligent corporation. This movement, under the […]
Aviation Safety on the Decline
The Government Accountability Office released a report last week outlining a significant increase in the number of mistakes by air traffic controllers over the last three years. In addition, the report shows an increase in the incidents of runway incursions at airports using control towers. Many aviation accidents occur on the runway, including the deadliest aviation […]
Veterans’ Propensity for Fatal Car Accidents
Many young men suffer from a feeling of invincibility that leads to poor choices behind the wheel. The problem may be exacerbated for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans are substantially more likely than non-veterans to be involved in a fatal car accident. Government leaders are attempting to address this serious problem which has life […]
Truck Fatally Strikes Woman in Wheelchair
A Tuesday afternoon truck accident claimed the life of a 60 year-old Chicago woman. The fatal truck accident is still under investigation and no criminal charges are pending at this time. The woman was crossing at a crosswalk in her motorized wheelchair when she was hit by a cement truck. The driver of that truck, […]
Medical Malpractice and Airline Safety
A senior health care official with the Obama administration believes that the medical field has something to learn from the aviation industry in terms of safety. By focusing on safety and efficiency, he believes that medical malpractice can be drastically reduced while simultaneously controlling the spiraling costs of health care. Too much care can be as much […]
Birthday Helicopter Tour Ends in Tragedy
Just moments after takeoff, a helicopter pilot realized there was a problem. The aircraft’s engine stalled and the vehicle spun out of control, eventually crashing into a nearby river. The pilot escaped the craft, as well as three of the four passengers onboard. One passenger, a woman celebrating her 40th birthday was not so lucky. She […]
Chicago May Ban Cell Phone Use While Biking
The Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee has proposed a city ordinance that would allow police officers to ticket people who talk or text on a cell phone while bicycling. The ordinance would require riders to use a hands-free device to use a cell phone while the bike is in motion. The measure is meant to […]
Worker Killed in Construction Zone Accident
A 28 year-old contract worker was hit and killed by a truck in a Will County construction zone this weekend. The driver of the semi tractor truck was issued a citation in connection with the fatal construction accident. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident. The victim was a contract worker for the […]
Cell Phone Use and SemiTrucks
Lawmakers and safety experts all over the country are working to combat the dangers of distracted driving. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now recommending that commercial drivers be banned from using mobile phones while driving. The NTSB believes the measure could prevent many truck accidents caused by negligent semi drivers. The recommendation was […]
Common Causes of Car Accidents: Driver Behavior (Part IV)
This post is the final in a series of posts on the four most common factors that contribute to motor vehicle accidents. When car accidents happen, people tend to look for excuses to what caused the accident. While factors such as equipment failure, roadway design, and poor road maintenance may contribute to accidents, most accidents […]
Common Causes of Car Accidents: Poor Roadway Maintenance (Part III)
This post is the third in a series of posts on the four most common factors that contribute to motor vehicle accidents. While poorly designed roads may be a contributing factor in car accidents, poor upkeep of well-designed roads can also cause motor vehicle accidents. Depending on where you are at, different agencies are responsible […]
Indiana To Set Up $5 Million Fund for Stage Collapse Victims
On August 16, 2011, two days after the tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse, we called on the Indiana State Government to accept its share of responsibility for this tragedy, immediately set up a $5,000,000 damages fund for the victims, and introduce legislation repealing the unfair $5 million damages cap that applies under Indiana law. […]
Common Causes of Car Accidents: Roadway Design (Part II)
Reliance on Auto Pilot Features Lead to “Loss of Control” Airplane Accidents
Similar to a motor vehicle’s cruise control, modern commercial airplanes have auto pilot features. The question is, however, whether drivers and pilots rely too heavily on these automated features. A recently released study by aviation safety officials looked at this question and found an emerging problem with “automation addiction.” Heavily relying on automated flight systems […]
Common Causes of Car Accidents: Equipment Failure (Part I)
This post is the first in a series of posts on the four most common factors that contribute to motor vehicle accidents. Everyone has heard the adage, accidents happen. And it’s true. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over two million people end up in the hospital each year due to […]
Indiana Judge Orders the State to Preserve Collapsed Stage Wreckage
Many questions arising from the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair earlier this month will likely remain unanswered in the weeks and months to come. Investigations into tragic accidents of this scale often take months to complete. And as months go by during investigations it not uncommon for evidence to be lost – which […]
