U.S. waterways infrastructure is being outpaced by modern vessel traffic and size Ship traffic and age are causing damage the sides of water channels Much of our water infrastructure was built in the 1950's or even before A Jones Read More
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High-risk motor carrier at center of fatal Illinois truck accident
Fatal truck accident last year involved high-risk motor carrier FMCSA reportedly failed to investigate or take action quickly enough Senator from Illinois demands audit of Read More
29-vehicle car accident in St. Louis due to wet weather driving conditions?
Wet weather driving conditions apparently caused 29-vehicle pileup The St. Louis chain reaction collision happened on I-70 and involved two separate crashes Drivers can follow certain precautions during wet weather to increase Read More
$14 million cleanup at Illinois site aimed to lower levels of benzene
Over the past few years, cleanup of a former plant used for coal-gasification has been ongoing in an Illinois town. The environmental cleanup project is being conducted under the watchful eye of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Reports Read More
Building materials and furnishings in the modern home have increased the dangers of fires
House fires took up to 30 minutes to engulf rooms in the past Rooms in modern houses can be engulfed in as little as 3 minutes Fire sprinklers could help increase the chance of escape for residents Those in home construction industry are Read More
Study looks at patterns related to teen drivers and risk taking
Study published in April issue of Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Involved 25 teenagers completing a driving simulation with 26 intersections Teen drivers completed course once alone and once with mothers watching When mothers Read More
Illinois woman’s death related to nursing home abuse or neglect?
Illinois woman found dead in nursing home stairwell 84-year-old woman still strapped to wheelchair when found Nursing home employee allegedly failed to call police or coroner’s office Funeral home director reportedly lied to Read More
Two Illinois schools take honors for teen driving safety initiatives
• Two Illinois schools take high honors in teen driving safety program • Both schools receive money to encourage safety while discouraging distracted driving • The schools held various events to promote student and parent driving safety • Read More
Benzene Lawsuit: $7.5 million dollar verdict upheld
Many experts agree that benzene, a chemical found in gasoline, can be a carcinogen and that even relatively small amounts of benzene exposure can cause leukemia if that exposure is sustained over time. Benzene exposure that reportedly caused a man’s Read More
8-vehicle fatal truck accident in Missouri kills mother and daughter
• 8-vehicle fatal truck accident in Missouri kills 2 • Mother and daughter rear-ended by semi-trailer truck • 4 others injured in the deadly commercial truck accident • 62-year-old truck driver charged with involuntary manslaughter A fatal truck Read More
New “Safe Phone Zones” could reduce distracted driving car crashes
Distracted driving car crashes on the rise State of Illinois enacts “Safe Phone Zones” along Illinois Tollway GHSA approves these efforts to discourage distracted driving These types of programs spreading nationwide An exciting initiative Read More
Fracking leads to silicosis concerns near Illinois state park
Silicosis is a serious respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of tiny particles of silica dust or sand. The improper handling of silica dust can cause employees who work in close proximity to it to develop silicosis, which can cause long-term Read More
Latest fatality offshore re-ignites safety debate
Offshore worker safety has been a big concern for years, and as offshore oil drilling increases, those concerns have also grown. Those who are affected by accidents leading to injury or death may be able to pursue a Jones Act claim. Last November, a Read More
Large chain-reaction truck accident claims driver’s life
Last month, authorities in another state issued 30 commercial truck drivers citations stemming from related pileups in January that involved 193 vehicles. The car and truck accident occurred on I-94 and claimed the life of one truck driver. The Read More
Illinois has strict graduated driver license requirements for teens
The state of Illinois, like many other states, takes the task of preparing teens to develop safe driving habits seriously. One method that Illinois employs to promote safe habits for teen drivers is by using a graduated driver license program. A Read More
Benzene exposure can lead to serious injuries or even death
Exposure to dangerous substances can have catastrophic consequences for innocent victims who may not even be aware that they are at risk of exposure. These dangerous substances can include a chemical known as benzene, and benzene exposure can lead to Read More
Natural gas explosion injures two St. Louis workers
The American economy depends upon hard-working people who report to their places of employment each day to put in a day’s honest labor. Those who work with dangerous equipment or hazardous materials may expect a certain amount of risk while on the Read More
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