Whiplash is a neck injury that often results from a car crash. It typically causes neck pain that tends to go away within weeks. However, you should not ignore neck pains if you are ever in a car accident. Not only can whiplash have long-term adverse effects, but it...
Personal Injury
What if a truck accident causes your traumatic brain injury?
Once hit with any truck’s enormous size and weight, your life can change in a heartbeat. Truck accident injuries can range from minimal cuts and bruises to severe ones like traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's data,...
Why truck drivers should never work while tired
Truck drivers play a vital role in transporting items to homes and businesses throughout the state of Illinois. However, those who do not operate their vehicles in a safe manner may put the lives of other motorists and pedestrians at risk. Let's take a look at some of...
Truck accidents and traumatic brain injuries
There are many devastating consequences of truck accidents in Illinois. Brain injuries are some of them. Every year, around 61,000 deaths in the U.S. are caused by traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, some of which occur when passenger car occupants are involved in...
Truck drivers are also susceptible to distracted driving
Distracted driving is a real problem on Illinois highways. Contemporary commercial trucks are all loaded with electronic equipment that helps the company maintain monitoring of their drivers, and there are even specific laws that exempt them when using onboard...
What are third-party workplace injury lawsuits?
Thanks to Illinois' no-fault workers' compensation law, someone injured on the job may file a claim regardless of fault. However, there may also be another type of claim to be made to against a responsible non-employer third party. If a non-employer third party caused...
Can a hospital be liable for medical malpractice?
Hospitals may be liable for medical malpractice in different ways that are important for victims of medical malpractice to be familiar with. Medical malpractice legal protections can help victims and families who have been harmed by medical negligence in a hospital or...
What birth injuries may lead to a malpractice claim?
When expectant parents are waiting for their baby’s arrival, they likely are a bit anxious. Moms-to-be wonder about how long their labor will last and how they will manage the pain. Dads-to-be worry about how they will support their partner through birth and while...
Springtime brings its own set of driving hazards
Chicago may be known as the windy city. But from spring to late fall, it sees a fair amount of rain. While some motorists may feel thrilled that the long and brutal Illinois winters are over, they can still face substantial risks in the upcoming months. One of the...
Did my loved one suffer a concussion?
A lot happens right after a crash. While checking on other drivers, exchanging insurance information and calling the police, personal health may be the last thing on some victims' minds. However, even if they feel fine after a crash, victims may be substantially hurt...
