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Head injuries and fatalities are two of the most pressing risks for motorcyclists while on the road. A helmet provides riders with the proper level of protection to reduce the risk of death or injury. Though all helmet manufacturers have strict safety standards to meet, there are characteristics that make some helmets safer than others. […]
Traveling in winter weather conditions requires extra caution and preparedness on the driver’s part to reduce the risk of an accident. Though road conditions are out of the driver’s control, there are several steps a person can take to make road travel safer during the winter. Proper vehicle maintenance, regular tire inspections, an emergency kit, and cautious […]
Safe driving apps can be installed onto mobile devices to reduce the risk of distracted driving resulting from texting, talking, and using search engines. Distracted drivers are at increased risk of causing an injury or fatality crash. Though there are a variety of actions that take a driver’s attention away from the road, one of […]
For an injury to qualify for workers’ compensation, it must be sustained in the midst of your work duties. Does that mean that anything you do at work that injures you can lead to workers’ comp benefits? According to a recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court, any physical task required by your job can […]
Driving on Chicago Avenue can feel like a life-or-death activity. One of the most common and dangerous traffic violations on this roadway is speeding. Though the state of Illinois has a statutory speed limit of 30 miles per hour, far too many drivers choose to violate this limit. To curb this reckless and dangerous speeding, […]
After getting into a car accident, you may be in shock. Your heart is hammering and your hands are shaking. You may also be in pain because of a wrenched back, broken bones or some other serious injury. What you do next may mean the difference between a settlement check that covers your medical bills, […]
There’s no question that Chicagoland has more than a few intersections that could use some tuning up to help traffic flow and prevent car accidents. The question is, what is the best way to fix them? Over the years, more and more roundabouts have been popping up in Chicago and it’s suburbs, with one of […]
In 2017, then-mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in the city of Chicago by 2026. Now, several years after this announcement, it’s a good time to look at the progress the city has made toward achieving this goal. Vision Zero So Far The Vision Zero plan follows along […]
Traffic congestion is no surprise to Chicagoans and even those visiting Chicago. But what many people do not know is how bad Chicago drivers rank on a national scale. In a recent Allstate ranking of best drivers from 200 U.S. cities, Chicago sits well into the bottom half – 133, to be precise. That is […]
In 2018, according to the National Employment Law Project, there were only 875 OSHA workplace safety inspectors, representing the lowest amount of OSHA inspectors in the history of the agency. Naturally, this begs the question: If OSHA safety inspectors are stretched so thin, how are workplace safety protections going to be ensured? The “big picture” […]