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Metra Train Wreck in Barlett

Two people have been injured in Bartlett due to a train wreck that occurred October 21, 2013. Around 3:30 p.m., a semi truck was carrying a load of vehicles when the Metra Milwaukee District West Line train collided into it.  Several of the vehicles that were loaded on the truck fell out and damaged several parked cars that were in the Metra parking lot. Mike McGuigan is the Police Commander for Bartlett.  He states, Were really lucky no one was...

Four Injured In Lake Michigan Boating Accident

Four people were injured in a Lake Michigan boating accident Thursday evening according to CBS News Chicago. The happened around 10:20 p.m. And it took emergency crews almost an hour to pull everyone from the water. Authorities say that a boat capsized after hitting a break wall near South Mackinaw Avenue and East 85th Street. The current conditions of the boat accident victims were not reported although two were rushed to area hospitals with reportedly serious personal injuries. Many summertime...

Study: Unnecessary Medical Procedures Common in Delivery Rooms

Many pregnant women often opt for risky medical procedures and interventions that are medically unnecessary, according to a recent article in Consumer Reports. The article focuses on a survey conducted by the nonprofit Childbirth Connection, which focuses on the needs of expectant mothers. Our survey suggests that pregnant women need to take a more active role to make sure they get the care that is best for themselves and their babies, a spokesperson for the group said. They need access...

Cheerleading Injuries Spur Reclassification Push

Often called “the most dangerous sport,” cheerleaders in Chicago’s public schools are at risk for suffering serious personal injuries. Cheerleading has become increasingly athletic over the past few decades, with cheerleaders being thrown into the air or placed on top of massive human pyramids. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that cheerleading should be reclassified as a sport and should have better safety rules and supervision. The New York Daily News reports that 37,000 emergency room visits were linked to...

REPORT: More Medical Treatment Increases Malpractice Risks

Celebrity doctor and CNN anchor Sanjay Gupta recently wrote a op-ed piece in the New York Times in which he states that the increasing number of tests that doctors perform may to blame for the staggering number of medical malpractice deaths around the country. Gupta says that about 200,000 Americans die because of medical negligence every year, although the number is simply an estimate because hospitals do not abide by most reporting requirements. The number of patients injured by medical...

Study: Medical Malpractice Claims Not Linked To Health Care Costs

A recently released study by the consumer group Public Citizen indicates that medical malpractice litigation is not a driving factor in overall healthcare cost increases. Medical malpractice litigation is a term given to the broad array of lawsuits that arise against physicians, nurses and hospitals for patient injuries associated with medical negligence. Common medical malpractice claims involve the failure to diagnose cancer, birth injuries and medication errors. Many physicians groups have lobbied politicians to reduce the amount of payments that can...

Chicago Cop Implicated In Wabansia Avenue Bicycle Accident

Authorities say that a 33-year-old Chicago police officer is responsible for a serious hit-and-run Chicago bicycle accident that happened last August. The crash happened near the intersection of Wabansia and California Avenues. The police officer allegedly hit a woman who was riding a bicycle with her boyfriend. The woman suffered a severe personal injury and was knocked unconscious because of a head injury according to the Chicago Tribune. Authorities say that the officer stopped his truck and phoned in the...

Chicago Elevator Accident Injures Four

NBC Chicago reports that four people were injured in an elevator accident yesterday afternoon. The accident happened at around 3 p.m. At 60 E. Delaware. Authorities say that the downtown parking garage accident happened when an elevator plunged from floor 15 to 10. Elevator mechanics rescued the four elevator accident victims by using an adjacent car. Two people were rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the other two were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. When an elevator drops...

Roseland Boy Injured In Dog Attack

A Roseland boy was seriously injured in a dog mauling yesterday evening. Authorities say that the 9-year-old South Side boy was playing outside of his home when he was attacked by his neighbors dog around 8 p.m. Emergency crews rushed the boy to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious condition. Doctors at the Oak Lawn hospital treated the boys arm and leg bites. Some relatives of the boy also told the Chicago Tribune that he had to undergo plastic surgery...