- Nick Avgerinos | September 15, 2008 12:36 PM | Chicago-Land, IL
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Defective & Dangerous Products
This summer, as a response to the public interest in the controversy surrounding children being injured by balls hit off of metal bats, this blog explored the issue in “Do Aluminum Bats Create an...
- Nick Avgerinos | July 14, 2008 11:07 AM | Rockford & Moline, IL
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Motorcycle Accidents
Our slowing economy and climbing oil prices explain the panic that many people are feeling when it comes time to fill up at the pump. Some are driving less, others are carpooling , and a...
- Nick Avgerinos | June 19, 2008 10:04 AM | Rockford & Moline, IL
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Medical Devices & Implants
June 1-7, 2008 marked the first annual American Red Cross CPR and AED Awareness Week. The Red Cross sponsored activities and educational services nationwide with the goal of encouraging “states,...
- Nick Avgerinos | September 02, 2008 10:24 AM | Chicago-Land, IL
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Congress recently announced a mandate for more stringent federal safety requirements for toys. The consumer-friendly legislation was signed by the President. These new standards include a strict...
- Nick Avgerinos | July 07, 2008 11:33 AM | Rockford & Moline, IL
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Medical Devices & Implants
Technological advancements add lifesaving and revolutionary products that enhance the practice of medicine. Doctors can save lives with devices such as artificial pacemakers and dialysis...
- Nick Avgerinos | August 04, 2008 10:05 AM | Chicago-Land, IL
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)
“The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” With all the hidden traps that technology sets, it’s easy to worry that the world will soon be crumbling all around us. And, as we have seen with...
- Nick Avgerinos | July 31, 2008 9:56 AM | Rockford & Moline, IL
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Miscellaneous
It’s not every day Bob Barker comes to Chicago. His long-running stint as host of “The Price is Right” was punctuated by his signature sign-off: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets...
- Nick Avgerinos | July 03, 2008 11:10 AM | Chicago-Land, IL
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Workplace Injuries
Teen Workers: How to Stay Safe this Summer!
Remember what it was like to be a teenager? A false sense of invincibility, a dread of asking questions that might make you look dumb, and an...
- Nick Avgerinos | June 05, 2008 10:24 AM | Rockford & Moline, IL
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Automobile Accidents
It is not news that in our modern world we find ourselves increasingly dependent on our cell phones and BlackBerrys for communication on the go. While Chicago has banned cell phone use while driving...