Hallucinating woman deliberately causes auto accident

June 19, 2020

A Chicago woman was arrested for causing a multi-vehicle auto accident while driving under the influence of drugs. She faces multiple charges for the collision in Riverside, Illinois. Police said Rashawna E. Beachem, 34, intentionally struck…

How pedestrians can stay safe during the coronavirus crisis

June 16, 2020

Illinois enforced a stay-at-home order for its residents on March 21 to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. People are only allowed to leave their homes for essential activities such as grocery shopping or…

Product liability issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 11, 2020

Consumers have a reasonable expectation that the products they buy are safe for use. Companies that are part of the supply chain are responsible for ensuring their products are safe before they are released to the…

Front line Healthcare Workers Eligible For Workers’ Compensation For COVID-19

May 31, 2020

On this episode of the Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how front line healthcare workers and essential workers have been made automatically eligible for workers’ compensation by the State of Illinois if they’ve been diagnosed…

Driving safely during the coronavirus pandemic

May 29, 2020

Driving in Illinois is limited to essential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. State officials have said that residents should stay home as much as possible and only venture out for essential reasons such as getting…

Illinois health care workers are eligible for workers’ compensation for COVID-19

May 26, 2020

Health care workers and other essential employees are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, they are concerned about being exposed to the coronavirus and falling ill while on the job. Illinois has addressed these…

Why empty roads amid the coronavirus shutdowns are still dangerous

May 22, 2020

With many schools and businesses closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are fewer cars on U.S. roads. Unfortunately, some motorists are driving faster than usual to take advantage of the empty highways. Speeding is dangerous…

Quincy police cite 86-year-old driver in bicycle accident

May 19, 2020

An 86-year-old man was cited for causing an accident between a motorized bicycle and a car in Quincy, Illinois. One person ended up being hospitalized. According to a Quincy police report, Alvah Johnson was cited for…

Pedestrian suffers partial arm amputation after being hit by minivan

May 15, 2020

A 30-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the village of Beach Park, Illinois. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies rushed to the scene of the accident and found him lying on the…

Truck driver cited in fatal collision with Joliet motorcyclist

May 12, 2020

A 47-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident with a semi-tractor trailer in Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Police Department said the incident took place near Millsdale Road and CenterPoint Way. The motorcyclist was identified as Willie J.…