Some drivers may find it daunting to share the road with trucks and other bigger cars. It can be intimidating to drive near them since a collision with such vehicles may have fatal consequences. Unsafe driving actions are contributing factors in most of the fatal...
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Medical malpractice: what patients should know
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another health care professional causes injuries to patients due to errors or negligence. Mistakes in treatment, health management or diagnosis can cause these negligent actions. Those affected by these errors may seek...
What information should you collect after a collision?
A collision's aftermath can be confusing and disorienting, causing you to forget what you should do right after the crash. In the moment, it is vital to focus on seeking medical care, especially if you or other parties sustained injuries. Additionally, gathering and...
Watch for these red flags when choosing a nursing home
When someone becomes incapable of caring for themselves, their loved ones are often faced with the difficult decision of choosing an appropriate Illinois nursing home. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision, but it’s often in the best interest...
Safely navigating around large trucks
Small passenger vehicles will often need to pass or drive behind large trucks when traveling on Illinois roadways. Semi-trucks are more challenging to drive than a standard vehicle and truck drivers have a limited line of vision which is why drivers of smaller...
How can underpaid workers in nursing homes cause neglect?
Nursing homes should be places of care and comfort for elderly loved ones. However, the reality for many residents can be far from that ideal. One factor contributing to neglect in nursing homes is the issue of underpaid workers. When caregivers are not well...
Bed sores may be a sign of nursing home neglect
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is not an easy decision for an Illinois family. There are many things to consider when deciding which facility will best meet the needs of their loved one. One of the main concerns that a family often has when placing a loved...
Birth injuries can lead to developmental delays
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion for an Illinois family. While most births happen without complications, when a complication does occur, the infant can suffer from life-long injuries. Some birth injuries lead to developmental delays, which can greatly...
Extra caution can prevent some motorcycle accidents
Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation for those living in Illinois, especially when the weather begins to warm up. But when compared to other drivers, motorcyclists are at a higher risk of being injured in an accident due to their vulnerability on the bike....
Medication errors are often considered medical malpractice
Health care providers are held to established standards of care that are supposed to prevent most errors that can lead to patient harm. But because they are human, Illinois health care providers do sometimes make mistakes and often these mistakes are related to the...