Metra, one of the largest commuter railroad operators in Illinois, is trying to delay installation of safety technology intended to slow or stop trains automatically to prevent a serious train derailment or collision. The technology — known as positive train control (PTC) — serves as a “fail-safe” mechanism to override the train operator or engineer… Read More
Chicago Bus Accidents
The experienced bus accident attorneys of Passen Powell Jenkins know that the majority of accidents involving large commercial vehicles – buses as well as trucks – are caused by the larger vehicle. Whether through hours-of-service violations, poorly maintained equipment, or other problems, commercial truck and bus lines cause numerous accidents each week in the U.S…. Read More
Illinois Megabus Crash: Investigation Continues
The Illinois State Police, Major Accident Investigation Unit, as well as federal investigators are still trying to understand how a double-decker Megabus crashed into a concrete pillar of an overpass Thursday afternoon on Interstate 55 near Litchfield, Illinois, sending over 38 passengers on board to the hospital for treatment, and killing at least one passenger,… Read More
DUI Repeat Offender Sentenced to Six Years
Motorists like to believe that our roadways are kept safe from dangerous drunk drivers by the police and the legal system. The reality, however, is that unless and until a drunk driver causes an accident and serious damage or death, he often receives little more than a slap on the wrist, enabling him to continue… Read More
Failure to Follow-Up Key to Fatal Train Crash
By now, everyone in the Chicago area has heard about the train derailment on July 4, which resulted in two fatalities when a bridge collapsed. But what many do not realize is that Union Pacific railroad employees had identified the danger before the crash. It was a critical failure to follow up on warnings by… Read More
Violations Continue Among Truck and Bus Companies
Despite extensive safety regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation – commercial carriers such as trucking companies and bus lines continue to exhibit a callous disregard for the safety of their drivers, passengers, and others on the road. Indeed, our experienced trucking accident… Read More
Distracted Commercial Drivers Not Limited to Trucks
The top truck accident attorneys of Passen Powell Jenkins have often written on the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving is a danger not only in casual, everyday drivers, but in commercial drivers, as well. Truck drivers can cause distracted driving accidents in many ways: talking on cellphones, texting, using CB radios, adjusting radios and… Read More
Secondary Victims of Train Accidents
When most people think of train accidents, and their victims, they think of passengers and employees aboard the train, and pedestrians or motorists struck by moving trains. But there can be many other victims, as well – the ones that most people generally don’t think of. These can include surrounding landowners, residents, and others who… Read More
Driving the Most Dangerous Part of America’s Jobs
When most people think of on-the-job-injuries, they think of falls, working with heavy machinery, factory or construction site injuries, and even chemical spills and exposures. However, the single leading cause of work-related deaths is far more commonplace: motor vehicle accidents. Over one-third of all work-related fatalities stem from motor vehicles. According to data kept by… Read More
New Airplane Passenger Protection Regulations
The aviation crash attorneys of Passen Powell Jenkins are pleased to report that new DOT passenger protection regulations have now taken effect. These important rules, which were announced in April, provide additional rights to airline passengers in the United States. Although the regulations do not impact airline safety — an area which clearly needs to… Read More
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