Driving in winter weather in Chicago comes with an increased risk of accident and injury due to the hazardous road conditions that are often out of your control. While you may not be able to avoid the slick roads, decreased visibility and extreme temperatures, there...
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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...
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...
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...
An OB might order a C-section if these issues arise
Whether you’re navigating pregnancy for the first time or have already birthed several children in the past, no two pregnancies are exactly the same. What causes a problem for you in one instance might be irrelevant in another. This is one of many reasons it’s...
These 4 hazards kill hundreds of construction workers each year
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries. The latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that one out of every five worker deaths occurred due to construction accidents. Almost 60% of the construction deaths in 2017, over 580, were due to just...