When you were driving home from your child's soccer game, you were just trying to get there safely. You took your time and stayed off your digital devices. You had your kids be quiet, and you made your way home. Unfortunately, not everyone is as cautious as you are....
Accidents & Injuries
ALDI fall leads to brain injury
Injuries can happen anywhere, and some can be severe. Take, for example, this shocking story of a woman who fell at the local McHenry ALDI. The woman, who was said to be in her late 70s, was shopping in the ALDI store when she fell and hit her head on the ground. At...
Falls are a part of getting older that nursing homes can prevent
Getting older takes its toll on people's bodies and minds. Everything from the strength of the skeletal system to the flexibility of the joints declines as people age. Older adults have a harder time moving around and are more at risk for serious injuries to their...
Get compensated after you suffer a personal injury
There's nothing that derails your life more significantly than suddenly having to deal with a personal injury. Whether it's an accident injury that required surgery or a brain injury that will take time to heal, you're left dealing with the consequences of another...
Blows to the head are serious: Look for these symptoms
Head injuries can happen in any work environment, whether they're from a slip-and-fall accident or caused by heavy items falling and hitting someone. Head injuries are extremely dangerous for the victims, because they can worsen as swelling increases. For that reason,...
Sudden storms create dangerous drivers
When people see that there is bad weather headed their way, they can tend to overreact. This is bad news if you're on the roads, since people who would typically obey traffic laws may decide to do everything they can to get to safety, even though they're not...
Injured? It’s smart to hire an attorney to pursue your claim
Personal injuries can happen to anyone, from people who get hurt in nursing homes due to poor care to those who are injured in car wrecks on their way to work. There are so many ways to get hurt in today's world that it would be impossible to predict -- or prevent --...
The importance of filing your personal injury claim on time
One thing you have to be aware of when you are involved in an accident is the statute of limitations in your state. The Illinois statute of limitations places a two-year limit on claims for personal injuries no matter where they occur. If you don't file a claim before...
Texting and driving is a true risk to road users
Texting and driving is a known hazard on the roads, yet people continue to take the risk every day. It's always a good idea to talk to your loved ones about the risks of driving while distracted by texting, so you can make it clear that it's a dangerous, and...
Why do ladder falls happen?
Few things are as dangerous as working on a ladder. Did you know that falls lead the way in construction's Fatal Four every year, often making up about 40 percent of fatal incidents? On top of that, thousands of people suffer serious injuries every year. Fall...