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Illinois man dies from drowning
An Illinois man?s death from drowning was ruled an accident by the Illinois Medical Examiner last week. The 47 year-old drowning victim somehow fell into the Fox River near his home and drowned...

Chicago-area boy dies following near-drowning
A Chicago-area boy has died after nearly drowning earlier last week in an Indiana pool. The 4 year-old died at the University of Chicago hospitals. The Cook County Medical Examiner did not release the name of the 4 year-old drowning victim....

New Swimming Pool Safety Requirements Help Prevent Drowning
Every spring and summer as swimming pools open for the season, we read about tragic drownings, often involving children. Statistics show that drowning and near drowning are a leading cause of death and brain injury...

Drowning--New Swimming Pool Safety Requirements
Drowning and near drowning are a leading cause of death and brain injury. Many of these unfortunate incidents could be presented if swimming pools had proper anti-drowning drain covers and suction cut off devices installed...

Arson Investigators Focus On Ex-Con Landlord In Foreclosure In Recent Fatal Blaze, Previous Fires; Tenant Dies In Attempt To Save Pet

How to prevent child drowning
In light of the recent child drowning that Levin & Perconti blogged about, this Mayo Clinic article on childhood safety is entirely appropriate. When having a residential swimming pool, you can attempt to prevent personal injuries by fencing it in, installing alarms, blocking pool and hot tub access, teaching children to swim, removing toys, keeping your eyes peeled, and being wary of drains...

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Cressi Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Drowning
Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Drowning

US Army Helicopter Crashes On Campus
1 Crew Member dies

Medical Malpractice
US Government awards family $750,000 settlement after woman dies after undergoing eight surgeries in 35 days.

Plane Crash
Family awarded $15 million wrongful death settlement after surgeon dies while trying to land his aircraft.

Little Tikes Recalls Children?s Toy Workshop Sets
Little Tikes Recalls Children?s Toy Workshop Sets

St. Louis Car Accident - St. Louis Auto Accident, St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer
St. Louis Car Accident alleging liability for personal injuries caused by car accidents in St. Louis, Missouri.