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Category: Fatal Car Accident
Fatal Car Accident on Illinois Route 127 Claims One, Injures Three
Head-On Crash Causes Fatal Injuries and Others Are Seriously Injured An early morning accident on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on Illinois Route 127 north of Alto Pass became fatal, claiming one life. There were also three other persons seriously injured from this wreck. The Illinois State Police reported that this fatal car accident took place around 7:44 a. …
Category: Wrongful Death
Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in Illinois
Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in Illinois. For more than 50 years, Hassakis & Hassakis has helped survivors of families claim millions of dollars for wrongful death settlements in Southern Illinois. Our firm recognizes how difficult it can be to lose a family member, spouse, or financial dependant due to a negligent act that may or may not …
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Category: Premises Liability
How Often Are Pool Accidents Deadly? [Infographic]
Far too often pool accidents have catastrophic, if not deadly, outcomes, according to some of the latest findings from authorities at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Revealing more about the nature and frequency of these accidents, the infographic below presents the most common causes and outcomes of pool accidents in the U.S. Please s …
Category: Pedestrian Injuries
Senior Alert: Watch Where you Walk – Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise
Watch Where You Walk: Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise Pedestrian deaths surged by 10 percent in 2015, according to estimates based on state traffic data. That is of special concern to older walkers: the death rate for those ages 70 and older is 1 ½ times the rate for younger pedestrian fatalities, previous studies have found. Part of that has to do w …
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NIOSH Investigating Causes of Oil Field Injuries & Accidents
NIOSH Investigates the Causes of Oil Field Injuries & Accidents Officials at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are currently conducting a groundbreaking study, focusing on the causes of oil field accidents and injuries. As the largest study of its kind to date, this investigation involves a survey of roughly 500 oil f …
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Illinois Inmate’s Family Secures $800,000 Wrongful Death Settlement, One of the Largest Amounts Ever Paid for an Illinois Prison Suit
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Wexford Health Sources. The healthcare provider for the Illinois prison system, has reportedly been settled for $800,000. This marks one of the single largest payouts for a suit alleging subpar medical care in the Illinois prison system. Details of the Case According to federal court records for this case. Th …
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Fatal Construction Accident in Edwardsville Sparks OSHA Investigation
A fatal construction accident that occurred at a site in Edwardsville earlier this week has led to an OSHA investigation. The findings could impact the surviving family’s options for financial recovery. This past Monday, a fatal construction accident killed a 31-year-old man when a crane boom that he was servicing fell and crushed him. According to lo …
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Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When surgical errors occur, injured patients will likely have a medical malpractice claim against the involved surgeon(s), medical professionals and hospital. Undergoing surgery for any medical condition can be a daunting idea for many, and those who are preparing for any surgery want to trust that they will be receiving the best possible care from the …
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Medical Malpractice and Birth Defects (Part 1)
We trust our doctors with our and our family’s lives, and we expect that, when we seek medical treatment, we are getting the best possible care. Unfortunately, however, doctors and other medical professionals can make mistakes, poor judgments or other errors that can result in severe, irreversible injuries or, in the worst cases, death. In some of th …
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Memorial Bike Ride Planned for Cyclist Killed in Fatal Car Accident
The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month. Which will take place tonight, is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, who was an avid cyclist kill in a fatal car accident that took place this past Wednesday. According to law enforcement officials, Cann was kill when, while riding his bike on North Clybourn Avenue, an oncoming sedan hit him, …