Four Killed in Illinois Tractor-Trailer Crash

February 28, 2018

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a tractor-trailer accident on an Illinois highway that resulted in four fatalities. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bbg-podcast-feb-2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Staying safe from winter slip and fall accidents

February 23, 2018

Slip and fall accidents can occur throughout the year. However, the snow and ice that comes with winter weather significantly increases the risk of falls. During winter months, strolling down a sidewalk can prove hazardous due…

Air Force veteran dies in fatal hit and run crash in Illinois

February 21, 2018

A 93-year-old World War II Air Force veteran was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 64 near Nashville, Illinois. Ervin H. Goeden was a passenger in a Toyota Avalon that crashed after being hit on…

OSHA investigates construction worker’s sewer pipe death

February 14, 2018

A construction worker died on the job after firefighters failed to rescue him from a sewer pipe in Streamwood, Illinois. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the man’s death. Brett Morrow, 22, was…

Teen accused of having meth in his system during fatal motorcycle crash

February 9, 2018

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a teenager from Naperville, Illinois, allegedly hit her as she was traveling through an intersection. Prosecutors accused the 17-year-old boy of having methamphetamine in his body when the accident occurred.…

Four killed in truck accident on Illinois interstate

February 2, 2018

Four women were killed after a tractor-trailer rammed into seven vehicles on Interstate-55 in Illinois. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 20. Twelve other people were injured in the accident. Illinois police identified the…

Car-Pedestrian Accident Kills Illinois Woman

January 31, 2018

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal car accident that involved a pedestrian. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbg-podcast-jan-1-2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Two dogs euthanized after attacking and injuring Illinois boy

January 30, 2018

A 10-year-old boy in Aurora, Illinois was injured after being mauled by two pit bulls. Police said they euthanized both dogs thought to be responsible for the attack, just hours after tracking them down. One of…

Arlington Heights girl survives after being hit by car while crossing street

January 29, 2018

A recent accident highlights the dangers of suburban crosswalks where drivers often fail to yield to pedestrians. A 9-year-old girl was hospitalized after being hit by a car while she was crossing a street in Arlington…

Report reveals rise in fatal workplace injuries nationwide

January 26, 2018

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates a worrying increase in the number of fatal workplace injuries in the United States. There were 5,190 workplace fatalities recorded in 2016, marking a seven…