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Impaired drivers cause a lot of fatal accidents. In fact, according to recent research, over half of U.S. drivers who died in car accidents had drugs or alcohol in their systems when the crash occurred.Illinois was one of 14 studies included in the study, which is of...

As another football season gets underway for the Chicago Bears and other teams, it's worth taking a moment to consider some of what been learned so far on brain injury detection.It isn't only that society has grown increasingly concerned about brain injuries in...

Illinois is one of 39 states to ban texting while driving. Cellphone use, however, remains a problem.The National Transportation Safety Board has already voted to encourage states to prohibit all forms of cellphone use - regardless of whether a hands-free device is...

When a fatal vehicle accident occurs, it is crucial that it be investigated properly. Accurate fact-finding is essential to a just resolution of a particular injury case. It is also very important for identifying reforms that may be needed to prevent serious accidents...

Unfortunately, elderly people in America are often shunted aside. In fact, this vulnerable population is often mistreated. Despite warnings by federal safety regulators that administration of antipsychotic drugs to elderly people can hasten their death, astonishing...

In the United States, employees have the right to expect their working conditions will not endanger their safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is tasked with ensuring workers are provided with a "safe and healthful workplace." Nevertheless,...

Americans don't get enough sleep. There are many consequences that flow from this, from lost productivity at work to unnecessary stress in relationships. But the most immediately dangerous result of fatigue is car accidents and other vehicle accidents caused by...

Medication mistakes have been a major problem for years in the delivery of medical services. The good news is that studies suggest greater use of electronic medical records and prescription-ordering systems can reduce the number of errors. The bad news, though, is...

In a hospital or a nursing home, falls are always a concern. This is especially the case when people are weak and frail, as well as when they are quite heavy. Failure to prevent falls can be a form of hospital or nursing home negligence. Finally, at least some care...

Diabetes when you're old is not the same as diabetes when you're young. Yet too many doctors who treat the elderly, including those in nursing facilities, fail to recognize this. Failure to diagnose can take many different forms. It does not only depend on the type of...