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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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...
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...
Issues that cause construction worker injuries
Some Illinois jobs are more dangerous than others. If you work in the construction industry, your employer has likely already informed you of many risks that you might encounter in the workplace. Your employer also hopefully has provided all necessary training and...
Staying safe in the heat as a new construction worker
Considering the times, many people find themselves accepting work they may not have previously performed or done for many years. If you recently accepted a job in the construction industry, you may not be used to working outside for many hours at a time, which can...
What causes train derailments?
Train accidents may occur with passenger or cargo trains. They can happen anywhere, even in areas with seemingly safe and flat, straight tracks. In fact, while many people may assume challenging tracks, such as those that go uphill or around curves, are the main...
Wrongful death claims in Illinois
When a family member dies as the result of another's negligence, filing a lawsuit is likely the last thing on your mind. However, you may be able to receive legal compensation for lost wages, outstanding medical bills, funeral expenses and other associated costs....
3 serious issues that make I-80 a dangerous roadway
There is no denying that I-80 is not the safest road in Illinois. It is especially dangerous near Joliet, which is one of the main routes into Chicago. Trying to navigate this stretch of roadway is a challenge for commuters trying to get into the city to work. Not...