Nine people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on the West Side Tuesday evening.
According to officials, the accident occurred just after 6 p.m. at the intersection of Homan and Madison Avenues. Multiple ambulances were dispatched to the scene. Three of the people were reportedly in serious-to-critical condition, while the other six were said to be in fair-to-serious condition.
According to some witness reports, a car ran a red light at an intersection, hit a second vehicle, which then flipped over and then the original car proceeded to sideswipe a Chicago Transit Authority bus. Police are still investigating the accident.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Man, 20, Charged With DUI In Crash That Killed Two Teens
A 20-year-old man was charged Tuesday in connection with an early Monday morning crash that killed two of his passengers and injured the other two, one of them critically.
Szymon Zawadzki of Chicago faces several charges including reckless homicide, aggravated DUI resulting in death, aggravated DUI resulting in great bodily harm improper lane use, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without insurance. Zawadzki was driving about 2:30 a.m. early Monday in Wilmette when the car he was driving left the road and hit a fire hydrant before broadsiding a tree.
Two of his backseat passengers, an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were killed. A third teen girl, 15, was critically injured and remains hospitalized. A fourth passenger, an 18-year-old girl, was treated at a local hospital and released. Zawadzki was also hospitalized and remained hospitalized Tuesday, according to reports.
Zawadzki is scheduled for a mid-July hearing in Skokie to face the charges.
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Szymon Zawadzki of Chicago faces several charges including reckless homicide, aggravated DUI resulting in death, aggravated DUI resulting in great bodily harm improper lane use, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without insurance. Zawadzki was driving about 2:30 a.m. early Monday in Wilmette when the car he was driving left the road and hit a fire hydrant before broadsiding a tree.
Two of his backseat passengers, an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were killed. A third teen girl, 15, was critically injured and remains hospitalized. A fourth passenger, an 18-year-old girl, was treated at a local hospital and released. Zawadzki was also hospitalized and remained hospitalized Tuesday, according to reports.
Zawadzki is scheduled for a mid-July hearing in Skokie to face the charges.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Seven Manufacturers Announce Crib Recall
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with seven firms, announced a voluntary recall of more than two million drop-side and some fixed-side cribs late last week in order to minimize entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards.
The recalled cribs were manufactured between 2000 and 2009 by Child Craft, Delta Enterprise Corp., Evenflo, Jardine Enterprise, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby and Simmons Juvenile Products Inc. The companies are supplying consumers with repair kits and immobilization kits for the drop-side cribs to remedy the associated issues.
According to the CPSC, their staff is working on new crib safety standards that should be completed within the year.
Any consumer with an affected crib can visit the CPSC's site or the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association web site for information on participating companies and downloadable materials.
Nine million drop-side cribs have been recalled throughout the past five years. According to the CPSC, drop-side cribs generally are less structurally sound than cribs with four fixed sides. The CPSC recommends not using any crib older than 10 years.
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The recalled cribs were manufactured between 2000 and 2009 by Child Craft, Delta Enterprise Corp., Evenflo, Jardine Enterprise, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby and Simmons Juvenile Products Inc. The companies are supplying consumers with repair kits and immobilization kits for the drop-side cribs to remedy the associated issues.
According to the CPSC, their staff is working on new crib safety standards that should be completed within the year.
Any consumer with an affected crib can visit the CPSC's site or the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association web site for information on participating companies and downloadable materials.
Nine million drop-side cribs have been recalled throughout the past five years. According to the CPSC, drop-side cribs generally are less structurally sound than cribs with four fixed sides. The CPSC recommends not using any crib older than 10 years.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, our firm may be able to assist you. Contact us for a free consultation.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Officials: Weekend CTA Fire Caused By Lubricant and Spark
A Chicago Transit Authority subway fire that sent 19 passengers to area hospitals was reportedly caused by an electrical spark between two rails that ignited a greasy lubricant sprayed on the train wheels.
City officials blamed shortages in funding on the Sunday incident, which occurred on the Red Line south of the Clark Street Station.
One train operator was told to proceed through the smoky tunnel after he reported the fire extinguished. He later saw flames, but decided it was better to proceed over them instead of stay on top of them. As a result, he inadvertently spread smoke throughout the tunnel.
He made it to the next station and passengers made their way through the smoky tunnel up to ground level.
According to reports, most of the injured passengers suffered smoke inhalation or respiratory issues and two people remained hospitalized as of Monday.
Some officials argued Tuesday that additional funding to upgrade the train lines may have prevented this incident.
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City officials blamed shortages in funding on the Sunday incident, which occurred on the Red Line south of the Clark Street Station.
One train operator was told to proceed through the smoky tunnel after he reported the fire extinguished. He later saw flames, but decided it was better to proceed over them instead of stay on top of them. As a result, he inadvertently spread smoke throughout the tunnel.
He made it to the next station and passengers made their way through the smoky tunnel up to ground level.
According to reports, most of the injured passengers suffered smoke inhalation or respiratory issues and two people remained hospitalized as of Monday.
Some officials argued Tuesday that additional funding to upgrade the train lines may have prevented this incident.
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Study: Adults Text As Often As Teens While Driving
A new study published Friday by the Pew Research Internet found that although texting and driving is often seen as a problem with teenagers, adults are just as likely to text or read text messages behind the wheel.
Twenty-seven percent of adults (ages 18 and older) said they had sent or read a text message while driving compared with 26 percent of teens who said they had sent a text message while driving.
Forty-nine percent of people said they were in a car when the driver was sending or reading text messages while driving.Three in four cell-owning adults said they had talked on their phone while driving compared with 52 percent of teens.
Additionally, one in every six cell-owning adults said they had physically bumped into another person or an object because they were distracted by their cell phones.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a driver using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is at an increased risk of getting into an accident than drivers not using cell phones.
The data was collected between the end of April and the end of May for drivers 18 years and older, while the data for teens was previously collected and released in 2009 by Princeton Survey Research International.
The survey quizzed 2,252 American adults, 1,917 who owned cell phones and 1,189 who used text messaging.
The use of handheld cell phones to make calls, text or email is banned in the City of Chicago, Evanston and Winnetka. The city of Park Ridge is reconsidering a similar ban.
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Twenty-seven percent of adults (ages 18 and older) said they had sent or read a text message while driving compared with 26 percent of teens who said they had sent a text message while driving.
Forty-nine percent of people said they were in a car when the driver was sending or reading text messages while driving.Three in four cell-owning adults said they had talked on their phone while driving compared with 52 percent of teens.
Additionally, one in every six cell-owning adults said they had physically bumped into another person or an object because they were distracted by their cell phones.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a driver using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is at an increased risk of getting into an accident than drivers not using cell phones.
The data was collected between the end of April and the end of May for drivers 18 years and older, while the data for teens was previously collected and released in 2009 by Princeton Survey Research International.
The survey quizzed 2,252 American adults, 1,917 who owned cell phones and 1,189 who used text messaging.
The use of handheld cell phones to make calls, text or email is banned in the City of Chicago, Evanston and Winnetka. The city of Park Ridge is reconsidering a similar ban.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, we may be able to assist you. Contact our office for a free consultation.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Two Killed In Elk Grove Village Motorcycle Accident
Two people were killed Sunday evening in a motorcycle crash in Elk Grove Village. No other vehicles were involved.
The 31-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene and his female passenger was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Police have not released her identity pending notification of her family.
The accident occurred just after 7:30 p.m. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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The 31-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene and his female passenger was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Police have not released her identity pending notification of her family.
The accident occurred just after 7:30 p.m. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Pregnant Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run
A 20-year-old pregnant woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident early Saturday morning.
Ludjana Dido was killed after going out for a bite to eat with friends. Dido, who was from the Northwest side, was struck just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning on West Roscoe Street.
Dido and her friends reportedly got in a dispute with another group and were getting into a car when she was struck by a white vehicle, according to reports.
She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead just before 2:30 a.m. According to reports, Dido was the oldest of three children. She and her parents immigrated from Albania when she was a toddler. She had recently graduated from high school. Dido was five months pregnant and expecting a baby boy.
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Ludjana Dido was killed after going out for a bite to eat with friends. Dido, who was from the Northwest side, was struck just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning on West Roscoe Street.
Dido and her friends reportedly got in a dispute with another group and were getting into a car when she was struck by a white vehicle, according to reports.
She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead just before 2:30 a.m. According to reports, Dido was the oldest of three children. She and her parents immigrated from Albania when she was a toddler. She had recently graduated from high school. Dido was five months pregnant and expecting a baby boy.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Fines Increase For Parents Not Properly Securing Children In Car Seats
New Illinois legislation signed Wednesday increases fines for parents not securing children eight years and younger in proper child safety seats.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new law which would increase the fine from $50 to $75 for not properly securing children eight and younger. Future offenses would carry a $200 fine, up from a $100 fine.
First-time offenders would be able to complete a course on proper installation and use of child safety seats and could be able to get their fine waived.
In Illinois, children eight years and younger must be secured in a child safety seat. Children ages eight to 16 must be buckled in while traveling in a vehicle.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, we may be able to help. Contact the law offices of Dwyer & McDevitt today for a free evaluation.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new law which would increase the fine from $50 to $75 for not properly securing children eight and younger. Future offenses would carry a $200 fine, up from a $100 fine.
First-time offenders would be able to complete a course on proper installation and use of child safety seats and could be able to get their fine waived.
In Illinois, children eight years and younger must be secured in a child safety seat. Children ages eight to 16 must be buckled in while traveling in a vehicle.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, we may be able to help. Contact the law offices of Dwyer & McDevitt today for a free evaluation.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
New Ordinance Requires Stores To Post Info For Car Seat Buyers
The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday requiring Chicago stores selling car seats to post signs directing consumers to where they can get help installing them.
The City of Chicago would be responsible for keeping a list of private and not-for-profit organizations that consumers could reach near where the car seats are displayed in the store. Stores not complying could be fined up to $500.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of every four car seats are improperly installed, leaving children at a greater risk of injury from accidents.
Opponents of the ordinance argue the new laws may drive some retailers away from the City of Chicago.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death in children from ages two to 14, according to the NHTSA.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, we may be able to help. Contact the law offices of Dwyer & McDevitt today for a free evaluation.
The City of Chicago would be responsible for keeping a list of private and not-for-profit organizations that consumers could reach near where the car seats are displayed in the store. Stores not complying could be fined up to $500.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of every four car seats are improperly installed, leaving children at a greater risk of injury from accidents.
Opponents of the ordinance argue the new laws may drive some retailers away from the City of Chicago.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death in children from ages two to 14, according to the NHTSA.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, we may be able to help. Contact the law offices of Dwyer & McDevitt today for a free evaluation.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Toxic Metal Found In McDonald's "Shrek" Glasses; Prompts Recall
McDonald's is recalling approximately 12 million "Shrek" drinking glasses which have been found to be contaminated with cadmium, a toxic metal.
According to reports, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is scheduled to announce the recall later Friday after a sample of glasses were tested and found to contain cadmium, a metal found in many batteries, some paints and plastics as well as tobacco smoke.
Cadmium and cadmium-containing compounds are known carcinogens. It is believed the greatest exposure to cadmium in the general population is from tobacco smoke. Long-term exposure of the metal is linked to a buildup of it in the kidneys, possible kidney disease and lung damage. The metal is considered challenging to remove from the body once it has entered.
McDonald's is issuing the recall on the glasses, which retailed for $2 a glass and anyone who has purchased a "Shrek" glass is asked to return them to McDonald's for a refund.
The recall was initiated by an anonymous tip to the office of a California U.S. Representative's office, and the glasses were tested on an accelerated basis.
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According to reports, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is scheduled to announce the recall later Friday after a sample of glasses were tested and found to contain cadmium, a metal found in many batteries, some paints and plastics as well as tobacco smoke.
Cadmium and cadmium-containing compounds are known carcinogens. It is believed the greatest exposure to cadmium in the general population is from tobacco smoke. Long-term exposure of the metal is linked to a buildup of it in the kidneys, possible kidney disease and lung damage. The metal is considered challenging to remove from the body once it has entered.
McDonald's is issuing the recall on the glasses, which retailed for $2 a glass and anyone who has purchased a "Shrek" glass is asked to return them to McDonald's for a refund.
The recall was initiated by an anonymous tip to the office of a California U.S. Representative's office, and the glasses were tested on an accelerated basis.
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, we may be able to help you. Contact us for a free consultation.
Springfield Salmonella Outbreak Linked With Subways
Illinois health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked with 14 Subway restaurants in Southern Illinois.
According to the Illinois Department of Health, 34 individuals have become ill and 14 of those have been hospitalized for their illness.
Subway is cooperating with officials and has voluntarily withdrawn any fresh products in question. Health officials have asked anyone with symptoms who may have eaten at a south Illinois Subway contact their local health department.
If you or a loved one has suffered an illness due to a salmonella outbreak, we may be able to help you. Contact us for a free consultation.
According to the Illinois Department of Health, 34 individuals have become ill and 14 of those have been hospitalized for their illness.
Subway is cooperating with officials and has voluntarily withdrawn any fresh products in question. Health officials have asked anyone with symptoms who may have eaten at a south Illinois Subway contact their local health department.
If you or a loved one has suffered an illness due to a salmonella outbreak, we may be able to help you. Contact us for a free consultation.
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