The unexpected reality of a physical injury can impact a lot of areas of your life. You may have to take time away from work, you may require more support and even your personality could change. Untreated emotional trauma can turn into serious mental illnesses that...
Personal Injury
How do medical professionals diagnose a spinal cord injury?
Because of another driver's negligence, you sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident recently. Do you know the full extent of the harm you suffered? Mayo Clinic describes how medical professionals in Illinois diagnose spinal cord injuries. To get the...
What are some types of negligence?
When you suffer an injury and believe it happened due to someone's carelessness, it is often difficult to prove unless there were any witnesses or the other party takes responsibility. Attorney at Law Magazine reports that there are several different kinds of...
Illinois’ work zones see between 4,500 and 5,500 crashes annually
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...
The role of negligence in personal injury
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...
Why are young retail workers at risk for slip-and-fall injuries?
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...
Can your brain trauma make you lose your memory?
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...
How can I drive more safely after dark?
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...
How can older drivers reduce the odds an accident?
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...
Can I still sue if I signed a liability waiver?
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...