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Illinois Focuses New Campaign on Distracted Driving Accidents and Deaths

May 27, 2011

A new survey shows that 94 percent of adult drivers are concerned about distracted driving, but an astounding 20 percent of them think their driving skills are good enough to drive while texting or talking on…

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Sleep Apnea Compromises Truck Driver Safety and Potentially Other Driver’s Lives

May 25, 2011

An estimated one-third of commercial truck drivers have some form of sleep apnea, the University of Pennsylvania noted in a study. The study, which was sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the…

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National Construction Company Named in Multiple Wrongful Death Lawsuits

May 18, 2011

Chicago, Ill. – The death of a Chicago ironworker has affected his family and the International Ironworkers Union. In February, Kenneth Puplava was hit by a metal beam while working at the site of a new…

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Death and Serious Violations Undermine Quality of Life at Alden Facilities

May 17, 2011

A 10-year history of death and chronic neglect prompted Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to push for the closure of Alden Village North, a Chicago health facility for kids and young adults. Madigan also is reviewing…

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Be Cautious with all the Road Construction Work on the Jane Addams Tollway

May 5, 2011

Chicago, Ill. – The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is getting a long overdue resurfacing and bridge renovation work. But some drivers feel the tollway, also known as I-90, should get a total reconstruction with wider roads.…

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Work Injuries Still Under-Reported Amidst Illinois Debate at Ending Workers Comp

May 1, 2011

Arise Chicago Worker Center (ACWC) reports that 41 percent of workers they surveyed never received job safety training and 30 percent never reported their injuries for fear of retaliation. These alarming statistics indicate that worker safety…

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Alarming Trend of C-Sections Creates Rise in Birth Injuries

April 30, 2011

As the rate of mothers electing for a Cesarean section increases to all-time highs, so are the numbers of birth injuries. Obstetric groups and the March of Dimes recommend that women deliver by natural birth as…

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Tainted Alcohol Wipes and Numerous Medical Products Cause FDA and Legal Actions

April 25, 2011

Disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizers and alcohol prep pads are used in millions of households and by countless health care professionals. Recently, the FDA had to step in after numerous complaints of personal injury and death due…

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Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm Briskman & Briskman Launches New Website

April 21, 2011

Chicago, Ill. – The law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg is pleased to announce the launch of its new website www.briskmanandbriskman.com. The new site provides six comprehensive Information Centers with extensive resources for individuals and…

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