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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
Food poisoning, or food-borne illness is on the rise around the world. Most people have experienced food-borne illness in some way, however, severe cases can lead to long-term illness and even death. According to the World Health Organization, hundreds of millions of people worldwide are getting sick from their food each year.
Social media has become a part of our daily lives. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and other platforms make it easy to communicate vast quantities of information to our friends and family. These posts and pictures can also be used to call into question an individual’s personal injury claim.
A preliminary report released by the Chicago Police Department shows that the number of pedestrian fatalities in the city rose by 31 percent during 2015. Forty-six pedestrians lost their lives after being struck by motor vehicles last year. This is up from 35 fatalities the previous year.
A report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that more American youths are participating in sports than ever before. While taking part in sports is an important part of healthy physical and mental development, sports injuries can and often do occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2.6 million young athletes in the United States seek medical treatment in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries each year.
Riding a motorcycle presents more safety risks than driving a car, especially at night. This is true in Chicago just as it is everywhere else. In fact, around 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death, whereas only 20 percent of car accidents result in injury or death. However, many still ride their motorcycles, whether it is for enjoyment or better fuel efficiency.
With Halloween just around the corner, many parents are scouring their local stores in search of costumes for their children. With all of the laws governing the flammability of blankets, children’s clothing, and costumes, one might think that all of the costumes that are available for purchase would be perfectly safe- but are they?
According to recent statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1.4 million Americans are currently long-term residents in nursing facilities. Many people spend years in nursing homes due to old age or physical disability. Unfortunately, residents of these facilities may be at risk for abuse.
Children are naturally inquisitive, and while many parents want to foster this characteristic, it also poses unique challenges when it comes to interacting with animals. According to NBC News, Illinois ranks second in the nation for the number of dog bite claims filed in 2013.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 285,477 motor vehicle crashes occurred in 2013. This is equivalent to roughly 782 accidents every day. Although many of these collisions only lead to damaged vehicles, even minor fender-benders can cause a soft tissue injury known as whiplash.
According to a recent story in the News-Gazette, a recent lawsuit filed in Illinois cited severe negligence as the cause of a resident’s death. The man entered the nursing home to recover from chest pains that had taken him to the hospital the month before. The patient’s wife claimed that his death was directly related to the poor care the nursing home delivered.