At least 36 people died in the Oakland fire on December 2 that consumed a warehouse where 40 – 50 people were attending a late night dance party on the second floor. Some of the bodies were so badly charred that dental records were required…
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Every summer, millions of people visit amusement or water parks. They stand in line for hours to get an adrenaline rush from the biggest and fastest ride. The “scare factor” is the thrill of the twists and turns combined with the height and speed. Unfortunately,…
Today, I read an article that is a tragic reminder of how dangerous swimming pools can be, especially for young children. Three-year-old twin boys died over the weekend after falling into a backyard swimming pool. The boys and their family were attending a gathering on…
Donald Krupinski, 76, is a retired truck driver and contractor. He loved to golf, dance, and fix things around the house. He cut the grass and shoveled the snow. Staying active was a daily ritual. Today, he can no longer participate in any of those…
Since 2009, Wood Dale has been accredited by the National Weather Service as a Storm Ready agency, a designation that means the city is “better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness,” the weather service states…
A townhouse that burned last week, killing a Georgetown University graduate, marked the fourth fatal off-campus fire at a U.S. college in the 2014-2015 academic year. According to Washington, D.C. officials, the owners of the townhouse were not licensed to rent rooms or apartments. An…
Ever wonder why we keep hearing that we live in a litigious society? I encourage all my readers to share this story the next time you hear someone complaining about the high cost of litigation or frivolous lawsuits. On November 16, 2009, Kevin and Michelle…
Often the result of a crushing blow to the spine is paralysis; a severe blow may paraplegia or, worse, it may result in quadriplegia. Most often this type of injury is the result of an auto accident or other severe blow to the back, but…
There is nothing like grilling especially in the summer, but many forget to practice safe grilling habits. When this happens the results could be serious or deadly. In mid-December, ESPN...
As a plume of smoke rose, mangled debris covered what was once the home of the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas. The plant exploded on April 17, 2013 killing fourteen people, injuring more...
