You’ve just been injured due to someone else’s recklessness. You may not know the extent of your damages yet, and you may not even know if you’ll want to seek compensation down the line. Nonetheless, it’s important to take certain steps to help preserve your memory of...
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Preparing for the ride with motorcycle safety tips
As warmer climates continue to roll in, many individuals in Illinois and elsewhere may be gearing up to hit the open road on their motorcycles. As it is no secret that collisions involving motorcycles can have disastrous results, finding ways to stay safe while on a...
The reasons why large truck crashes are so complex
Compared with a car crash, a collision involving a large truck is much more complex due to an assortment of factors. They range from responsibility for the collision -- because so many candidates may be to blame -- to the assortment of laws that govern the trucking...
The dangers of entrusting your care to a professional guardian
In previous posts, we’ve discussed some of the pervasive issues surrounding nursing home abuse in the United States. However, there is another form of elder abuse that is less publicized: the financial exploitation of elderly people by their guardians. Guardianship:...
The risks of infections following medical procedures
When patients in Illinois and elsewhere are transferred to recovery following any type of operation, they might feel that the worst part is over. While this may be true in some scenarios, there may still be some health concerns associated with post-surgical recovery,...
Spotting malnutrition in your loved one
There is nothing wrong with needing the support of a nursing home or assisted living facility to help you care for your loved one as they age, and their needs change. When you place your friend or family member in someone else’s care, you trust that they will do what...
Car accident victims could suffer traumatic brain injuries
It could be difficult to grasp the impact a collision might have on one’s life until the unthinkable occurs. The fallout of a crash might leave individuals in Illinois suffering from various types of health conditions, some of which might prompt a need for long-term...
Reducing accident risks with pedestrian safety techniques
There may be few types of collisions that prove nearly as dangerous as those involving pedestrians. With little to no barriers to shield them from harm, a car accident could pose a significant threat to the health of a pedestrian in Illinois. While it might not always...
Diagnostic errors continue to affect many patients
When patients in Illinois or elsewhere visit a medical facility for care, one of the first steps to choosing a path of care may involve accurately diagnosing their health conditions. Unfortunately, things do not always go as planned and errors in the diagnostic...
Reducing the chances of motorcycle accidents by knowing the risks
As spring weather approaches, there may be many individuals in Illinois and elsewhere who are eager to hit the open road on their motorcycles. Riding a bike can be an exciting feeling but as accidents involving motorcycles can have disastrous results, many bikers...
