Chicago has come a long way in its roughly 188 years as a city. Early in the city's life, residents had to contend with muddy streets and a cholera outbreak. To improve both situations, officials chose to raise many of Chicago's streets. Raising the streets, of...
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Hit and run accidents rise in Chicago
With its many highways leading in and out of Chicago, the city sees its share of motor vehicle accidents. When crashes occur, most people follow the law and report the incident to the authorities when property damage or injuries result. Recent trends show drivers who...
Should you worry about drowsy driving?
Many driving behaviors endanger both the life of the driver, as well as other drivers on the road, or even pedestrians and cyclists. Most of the top reckless behaviors are well-established as risky, and this includes drowsy driving. In recent years, safety...
The dangers of a cerebrospinal fluid leak misdiagnosis
A healthy central nervous system, which primarily includes your brain and spinal cord, is vital for everything you do. If you suffer a central nervous system injury or develop an illness that affects your brain or spinal cord, your life may never be the same again....
A look at OSHA violations
If you work in the construction industry, you need to watch out for various hazards on the job. Workers in various trades find themselves seriously hurt and even killed when things go wrong, and accidents occur for a host of reasons. Unfortunately, many construction...
Increasing fatalities may lead to more families filing lawsuits
In 2020, Illinois recorded the highest volume of traffic deaths since 2007. As reported by the Chicago Tribune, car crashes in Prairie State resulted in greater than 1,100 fatalities. The 2020 death toll represents about 16% more vehicle fatalities than those recorded...
Brain injuries may cause permanent damage
Sustaining a blow to the head is no laughing manner. Whether it is from a car accident, sports incident or a fall, the result is often a brain injury. The severity of a traumatic brain injury can vary from mild to severe. Although mild cases generally have positive...
A look at brachial plexus injuries
Whether you are the parent of a newborn who recently sustained an injury during the birthing process or you have concerns about potential complications during childbirth, it is very important to take steps to safeguard your child. Unfortunately, there are a number of...
Traffic accidents and traumatic brain injuries
If you become involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, you could face a wide variety of challenges as you try to recover. In fact, some people lose their lives in these crashes, either upon impact or in the months of years following the accident. Traumatic brain...
Uncovering the causes of misdiagnosis
Despite advances in technology, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis remain a leading cause of medical malpractice claims. Diagnostic errors by doctors and other medical professionals continue to cause patients untold pain and suffering and even wrongful death. Some of...
