The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released the results of a study regarding injuries and playgrounds in the United States. The 12 year evaluation determined that more children are being treated for playground injuries than in the past, and in...
Traumatic brain injuries can happen anytime and anywhere - from simple causes like falling to dangerous causes like an assault or gunshot wound - an unexpected blow to the head can cause major medical problems for the victim, changing their life forever. In many...
Most fender benders involve the drivers getting out of their vehicles and exchanging information from their licenses and insurance policies. However, when a hit-and-run accident occurs, the victim-driver does not have the opportunity to speak with the responsible...
Leaving one's house in order to take residency in a Chicago nursing home can be an intimidating process. Without having the comforts of one's own home to enjoy on a daily basis, one can face challenges and difficulties that can significantly affect their freedoms....
Chicago residents do not have unlimited periods of time in which to file lawsuits based on injuries they suffered in car accidents. In Illinois, a person generally has two years from the date of his injury to initiate litigation for the recovery of his losses....
An increase of drivers can be expected on the roads this summer season as gas prices continue to remain at a reasonable level. As more families head out and hit the road for vacations or day trips, they are at increased risk for being in a serious car accident because...
Construction site injuries come in all shapes and sizes. From minor cuts and abrasions to significant falls and broken bones, Chicago construction workers can suffer from a myriad of work-related harms. One type of construction-related injury that is not as obvious as...
Patients continue to suffer at an alarming rate from surgical equipment left inside their bodies, despite efforts to reduce these mistakes. Retained surgical items can cause great harm and lead to additional surgeries or hospitalizations, and even death. What...
When a drunk driver hits a pedestrian on a Chicago street, the driver may be arrested for his dangerous conduct. While arresting a dangerous person is a good way to keep him from harming others, putting a person into the criminal justice system may seem to preclude...
A great number of fatalities are the direct result of avoidable medical errors. It's estimated that 225,000 Americans die as the result of some form of medical malpractice each year. As inevitable as some amount of human error is, certain protocols could eliminate...