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Airline travel is safe, and accidents are rare, particularly in commercial airliners with experienced pilots. However, some incidents, such as a bird strike or unexpected turbulence, are unavoidable. This post discusses accidents caused by human errors or mechanical...
Chicago's O'Hare Airport is one of the busiest in the world, acting as a mid-Western hub from Illinois for continental and international travel. Although regulations developed by the FAA in 2015 update safety protocols for commercial passenger carriers, some feel...
Although they are still statistically rare in the United States, plane crashes remain a concern for passengers, airline employees, and officials alike. One valuable safety tool that's small but powerful is the flight data recorded, aka "the black box." Brief history...
Airplane accidents have happened in every state in the country. But certain states seem to have worse luck than others, usually with tragic consequences. According to a recent news article, here are the states with the most accidents and incidents involving...
Thousands of hospital patients in Illinois and around the country suffer injuries each year because of errors made during surgical procedures. When researchers from a leading insurance provider studied medical malpractice lawsuits filed between 2014 and 2018 that...
Head injuries may occur after a car wreck, a hard hit during a pickup basketball game, or a workplace accident. Ideally, you'll seek treatment from an Illinois medical professional to help minimize the short and long-term physical damage such an injury may cause....
Four people died on the afternoon of March 7 when two small planes collided over central Florida. The accident took place at approximately 2:00 p.m. over Lake Hartridge near Winter Haven. The collison is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board...
In 2022, the National Football League (NFL) reported an 18% increase in regular season concussions compared to the previous season, according to ESPN. This is a concerning trend highlighting the ongoing issue of traumatic brain injuries in football. Contact sports and...
A preliminary report released by the Nepalese Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission attributes a deadly crash to pilot error. When the ATR-72 aircraft crashed into a gorge in Nepal’s mountainous Pokhara region on Jan. 15, all of the 72 passengers and crew on...
Some medical mishaps in Illinois may have no adverse effects. Other times, they result in severe health problems that can be long-lasting and might even end in death. It happens more often than you'd think Physicians misdiagnosing their patients is still a widespread...