• 59% of Americans worry about unsafe road conditions; • 28% of Americans say car accidents they were involved in caused by those deteriorating road conditions; • 32,885 individuals died in car accidents during 2010; • 187,921 individuals Read More
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Benzene exposure danger real for workers in fracking industry
The fracking industry can be extremely hazardous for its workers, including those in Missouri and Illinois, something which seems clear when taking a look at safety statistics. One study released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Read More
Firehouse Magazine honors St. Louis firefighters after car accident, other incidents
Firefighters honored by Firehouse Magazine for heroism 3 of them pulled people from a burning vehicle to safety after car accident Other firefighters saved people from apparent suicide attempt and various home fires St. Louis Read More
Can cases of spina bifida be linked to benzene groundwater contamination?
EPA apparently backs down from investigating groundwater contamination cases Groundwater contamination can include exposure to dangerous chemical benzene Benzene exposure can be linked to spina bifida, other birth defects Spina Read More
Former Illinois state rep dies in tragic truck accident
Potential driver distraction truck accident occurs in mid-July, leaving 1 man dead That man was a professor emeritus at DePaul University and a former Illinois state representative Truck driver seriously injured in collision and could Read More
Injured maritime workers can file Jones Act claims against employers
Man dies after fall from Eads Bridge onto towboat Injured maritime workers or surviving families may file Jones Act claims Jones Act claims against employers can help injured workers or surviving family members cover medical and other Read More
SUV rollover crash injures 11, linked to overloaded vehicle
Recent SUV rollover crash injures 11 in Illinois Ages of the car crash victims ranged from 3 months to 34 years Car crash believed to be because SUV was an overloaded vehicle Many people in Illinois and Missouri underestimate just Read More
Scientists develop catalyst to remove benzene in gasoline
Americans consume vast amounts of gasoline each year, in the neighborhood of 137 billion gallons annually. Benzene, a natural constituent crude oil it is also present in my refined petroleum products such as gasoline. Benzene was categorized as a Read More
2 capsized vessel incidents involving tug boats: Jones Act claim to follow?
2 capsized vessel incidents occur just hours apart 1 crew member injured in first tug boat sinking Jones Act claim could potentially follow, not yet clear if that will occur Two tugboats capsized hours apart on a recent Monday Read More
Man, 21, dies in fatal car crash just months after mother, 44, died in another
44-year-old woman slain in out-of-control driver deadly car crash Driver in that case charged with misdemeanor careless and imprudent driving Just 8 months later, slain woman’s 21-year-old son dies in bicycle accident A recent car Read More
Study suggests benzene groundwater contamination, fracking to blame?
Study seems to demonstrate groundwater contamination in another state Dangerous chemicals like benzene and ethyl benzene detected in samples Could hydraulic fracturing (fracking) be to blame for contamination? The presence of Read More
Gel fuel pots can lead to significant burn injuries, loss of life
Gel fuel pots recalled by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to danger Woman suffers severe burn injuries just before this recall These injuries lead to several surgeries and inability to return to work Personal injury Read More
Nursing home arbitration clauses not always mandatory in abuse, neglect cases
• Nursing home arbitration clauses can be confusing or even misleading • Nursing home abuse or neglect can lead to forced arbitration if residents or families don’t fully understand all the paperwork they must sign • Family members may be able to Read More
Maternal benzene exposure linked with neural tube defects like spina bifida
Several studies indicate that maternal benzene exposure can lead to an increased risk of unborn babies developing spina bifida, one of several types of neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs occur while a fetus is developing inside a mother’s womb, Read More
Illinois truck crash in highway construction zone kills 2, injures others
• Highway construction zone accidents killed 30 last year • Recent Illinois truck crash leads to death of 2 men • 55-year-old truck driver allegedly failed to slow down and struck several other vehicles Driving on the highway can be dangerous Read More
Study shows link between silica exposure and silicosis, lung cancer
Crystalline silica exposure can lead to silicosis or even lung cancer These toxic tort conditions can leave families struggling financially Recent study links crystalline silica exposure to certain lung cancers The study findings Read More
Criminal wrongdoing found by DOJ in GM ignition safety defect case
GM failed to promptly issue recall after ignition switch safety defect S. Department of Justice conducted criminal investigation into case Government has identified criminal wrongdoing on part of GM Record fine even larger than Read More
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