While virtually any type of collision can carry dire ramifications, those that occur head-on could prove to be some of the most dangerous types of incidents that can occur. Head-on accidents can occur under various situations, and in some cases, it may take little...
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The possible dangers of pressure ulcers
When families in Illinois and elsewhere entrust the care of loved ones to care facilities, they may rely on staff members to provide a certain standard of care. However, this standard might not always be met, and patients who are subjected to nursing...
Car accident victims could suffer severe spinal cord injuries
Suffering an injury that runs the risk of completely altering a person’s life and leads to a need for long-term or permanent medical care can be a catastrophic experience. Similar life repercussions may be unfortunately common for individuals in Illinois who suffer...
Addressing the possible risks of anesthesia errors
Whenever a medical procedure requires the use of medications to help provide comfort to a patient, medical professionals must use caution while monitoring the patient throughout the operation. Any errors regarding the administering of anesthesia or patient monitoring...
Mitigating car accident risks with defensive driving
While out navigating the open road, drivers in Illinois and elsewhere might understand that on some level, a portion of their safety may rest in the hands of others nearby. Although it might be impossible to control the actions or decisions of other drivers, being...
Nighttime driving could carry various accident risks
While evaluating some of the leading causes of collisions, some individuals in Illinois and elsewhere might not always include factors such as the time of day. Studies indicate that there are a variety of safety concerns that may be more prevalent during the nighttime...
How understaffing could increase risks of nursing home neglect
There are a variety of factors that could influence the standard of care patients in Illinois or elsewhere might receive at a care facility. Should a facility have trouble keeping adequate staff, the ramifications of understaffing could have a devastating impact on...
Addressing the most common causes of bicycle-related collisions
Prior to heading out for a bicycle ride, some cyclists in Illinois and across the nation might not always be fully aware of the dangers that may await them. As accidents involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle run a greater risk of having cataclysmic repercussions,...
How a traumatic brain injury might affect one’s life
There are a multitude of injuries a person in Illinois or elsewhere could suffer after being involved in a serious collision. While each type of injury runs the risk of affecting one’s life in various ways, few may have the same level of impact as a traumatic brain...
Possible hazards of surgical site infections
There are various types of surgical procedures that prompt a need to make incisions. Patients in Illinois who undergo such an operation may find that there could be numerous health risks associated with postoperative care, one of which might involve watching out for...
