Working on a construction site can leave you continually at risk for certain kinds of injuries. One of the most common kinds that you may struggle with is lasting consequences after falling from or walking on an unsafe scaffold. Learning about how these injuries occur...
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What is the time limit for a wrongful death claim?
A wrongful death claim allows you to seek compensation for the death of a loved one. You may have a claim if another caused the death through negligent or unlawful actions. It is important that you identify your ability to make a claim and file it as soon as possible...
Evolution of fibromyalgia diagnosis
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious condition that causes symptoms of fatigue and pain spread over most of the body. Unfortunately, correctly diagnosing fibromyalgia can be difficult because the symptoms are similar to those of other conditions. Over the decades, there has...
What are different skull fractures?
Motor vehicle accident victims in Illinois deserve to have a medical professional examine them after the collision. Even if they feel fine, they could have injuries such as skull fractures. Johns Hopkins Medicine explains different skull fractures. Knowing which skull...
Can your doctor have prevented birth canal complications?
Birth canal issues can occur for any number of issues. Among others, those include abnormal presentation, too large of a baby, pelvic abnormalities and uterine fibroids. Regardless of why they occur, birth canal issues can cause prolonged labor or hinder labor from...
3 tips to drive safer in Chicago winter weather
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...
Why do vaulted sidewalks collapse?
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...
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....