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Can your doctor have prevented birth canal complications?

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Dec 27, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

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...

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3 tips to drive safer in Chicago winter weather

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Dec 27, 2021 | Firm News

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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Why do vaulted sidewalks collapse?

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Nov 29, 2021 | Personal Injury

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

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Nov 15, 2021 | Firm News

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...

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Should you worry about drowsy driving?

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Nov 1, 2021 | Firm News

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...

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The dangers of a cerebrospinal fluid leak misdiagnosis

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Oct 15, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

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....

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A look at OSHA violations

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Oct 12, 2021 | Personal Injury

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...

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Increasing fatalities may lead to more families filing lawsuits

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Sep 27, 2021 | Firm News

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...

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Brain injuries may cause permanent damage

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Sep 15, 2021 | Personal Injury

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...

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A look at brachial plexus injuries

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Sep 13, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

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...

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