Personal injury lawsuits serve an important purpose. When one individual does something wrong, and that action hurts someone else, the victim is able to seek compensation for these costs they otherwise would not have incurred. But what happens in a situation where...
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3 troubling facts about motorcycle crashes in Illinois
Everyone who enjoys riding a motorcycle has heard the warning: Summer, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is the most dangerous time of the year for motorcyclists. Crashes are often up, fatalities generally rise and injuries can result in long-lasting harm. All of...
1 hurt, 1 killed in DUI crash in McHenry
When you're driving, the worst thing that you could imagine happening would be a serious car crash with another driver. Unfortunately, there are people in the world who don't take their responsibility of driving safely very seriously. Those people may make mistakes...
Can you use a camera in a resident’s room in a nursing home?
If you place a loved one into a nursing home, one thing you may want to do is to place a camera in their room. In Illinois, you are allowed to install a camera into your loved one's room, so that you can record what happens when you're not able to be present. In 2015,...
Distractions: A cause of death at home, work and on the roads
You want to be safe when you're at work. Failing to work safely means that you could hurt yourself or others. In a worst-case scenario, someone could be killed. National Trauma Awareness Month is May 2020, which means that it is a good time to talk about how you can...
What are some causes of jaw pain after a car crash?
When people get into car crashes, there are all kinds of injuries that can happen. One that you won't often hear discussed is damage to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Dysfunction of the jaw joint can be serious, and it can cause lasting pain and other...
Is it time for a nursing home? How can you know?
Your loved one is important to you. You want to make sure that they receive the best care and are taken care of no matter where they are. Initially, you worked with a home health care service, because you felt it was best for your family member to stay in their home....
Negligent and reckless drivers are hazards for motorcyclists
The warmer months of the year are ideal for Illinois residents to get out and enjoy spending time on their motorcycles. When they do this, they know that they must drive safely, and they count on other drivers to do the same. Unfortunately, there are instances in...
An orbital fracture can be a big problem after a car crash
You were involved in a serious traffic accident, and you took a direct blow to your face. The damage was severe, and you were very swollen. After going through imaging tests and emergency procedures, your medical provider informed you that you'd broken the bones...
It may not be whiplash: Learn about facet joint pain
When you get hurt, even something that will heal can have a significant impact on your life. It can take months or years to fully recover from some kinds of injuries. Even though they're only disabling temporarily, you have to live with them and the consequences they...