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May 11, 2017

Four Common Workplace Injuries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal injuries reported by private employers in 2015. Workplace injuries often entitle victims...
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April 27, 2017

Watch Out for Drunk Drivers this Graduation Season

As we enter spring, many students are focused on summer and the end of the school year. For many high school and college seniors, this...
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April 25, 2017

Drunk and Drugged Truck Drivers Put Us All at Risk

Everyone with a driver’s license should be fully aware of the extreme dangers of drunk or drugged driving. This is particularly true for commercial drivers,...
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April 11, 2017

When is a Trucking Company Liable for a Truck Accident?

According to a report published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),1 truck driver error is the cause of the majority of truck accidents...
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April 6, 2017

Were You Injured in a Head-on Collision?

Not only can head-on collisions be terrifying but they can also be deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),1 head-on crashes account...
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April 4, 2017

Chicago Spinal Cord Injury FAQ – Part 2

Are There Different Types of Spinal Cord Injuries? According to Johns Hopkins Medicine,1 there are two main kinds of spinal cord injuries (SCIs): complete and...
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March 30, 2017

Chicago Spinal Cord Injury FAQ – Part 1

How Serious are Spinal Cord Injuries? A spinal cord injury1 is among the most serious injuries a person can sustain. Because the spinal cord is...
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March 23, 2017

Was Your Child’s Birth Injury the Result of Medical Malpractice?

While modern medicine has made labor and delivery significantly safer than it was in the past, the negligence of medical professionals can still cause birth...
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March 23, 2017

Silent Recalls: Putting Consumer Safety at Risk

If you bought a product that was later found to be defective, you would know about it, right? Not necessarily. While manufacturers are forced to...
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March 21, 2017

3 Kinds of Accidents that Can Result in Serious Back Injuries

Back injuries can be extremely debilitating and prevent people from engaging in activities that they enjoy or even going to work. Particularly serious back injuries...
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February 23, 2017

3 Common Types of Medical Malpractice

No one enjoys going to the doctor though it is often necessary for a variety of reasons. The last thing you should expect when you...
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February 21, 2017

Injuries at School and Negligent Supervision

When your child heads into school each day, you trust that they will come home safe and injury-free. However, children are injured at school in...
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February 16, 2017

Understanding How Car Accidents Cause TBIs

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury commonly sustained in traffic accidents. TBIs can range from mild- such as a concussion – to severe,1 which...
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February 10, 2017

Common Injuries at Construction Sites

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),1 the most common fatal accidents at construction sites are falls, electrocutions, being struck by something, and...
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February 7, 2016

6 Things NOT to Do after a Chicago Bicycle Accident

According to the U.S. Census Bureau,1 the percentage of people who bike to work in Chicago increased from .5 percent to 1.3 percent between 2000...
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January 29, 2016

A Hidden Cause of Fatigued Truck Drivers

Fatigued driving among commercial truck drivers can cause serious and even fatal accidents. In June, 2014 it was a driver who fell asleep at the...
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December 5, 2012

Bounce Houses Equal Party Fun But Fail To Keep Kids Safe

Recent research has found that inflatable bounce houses, which are more popular than ever at children’s parties, fail to keep kids safe. According to NPR,...
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December 1, 2012

Dealing With Injuries To Areas Of The Spinal Cord

Injuries to areas of the spinal cord are typically caused by a sudden and severe impact to the spine, and can lead to life altering...
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