Illinois work zones are often a pain when drivers have somewhere to be. However, they are also dangerous to navigate, requiring the full attention of everyone traveling through them. Road construction creates certain hazards of its own. Yet, when other motorists drive...

Personal injury accidents may inflict serious injuries. The damage may require life-long medical treatment in some instances.  Paying for this treatment should fall to the person responsible. While the action that led to the accident may not appear intentional, it may...

While elderly individuals are at an overall higher risk for slip-and-fall injuries, these types of incidents may also affect younger people who work in the retail sector. Climbing ladders, moving heavy boxes and navigating through crowded stock rooms may all cause a...

Illinois residents like you have a long road of recovery after suffering from brain trauma. The worse the trauma, the longer the recovery period.  Unfortunately, if your memory ends up affected after an injury, it can also take a while to recover. But how does brain...

Most accidents happen at night or in the overnight hours. The limited sight that comes with the darkness makes this time so dangerous. Not only does the darkness prevent you from seeing obstacles in the road or other issues, reducing your reaction time, but also your...

Older drivers often face many challenges in the wake of motor vehicle collisions. For example, some are seriously hurt and have to deal with pain and other physical consequences for the rest of their lives. These wrecks are also devastating emotionally and...

If you have recently suffered an injury in Illinois due to someone else’s negligence, you can pursue damages to compensate for your suffering. Illinois subscribes to modified comparative negligence, meaning that you may still receive damages even if you were partially...

When you have long-term physical complications after a surgery or other procedure, you may rush to place the blame solely on the doctor. However, there is a wide scope of people who may contribute to this injury beyond the attending physician. Improper drug dosages In...

What happens after Illinois residents like you suffer an injury to the head? You may develop symptoms that point to a concussion. Concussive injuries cover a large range of potential damage. Some concussions are a higher severity than others.  It is important to know...

Rotator cuff injuries are common. According to WebMD, these often occur when you are doing routine actions. For instance, you may reach for something off a high shelf and tear your rotator cuff. Your rotator cuff includes muscles and tendons that keep the ball of your...