Thousands of workplace accidents happen annually in Illinois. However, not all victims are aware of what they need to do after suffering an injury on the job. As a result, many deserving workers do not get the workers’ compensation benefits to which they’re entitled....
The force of a motor vehicle collision can leave the vehicles unsafe to operate and cause severe injuries for the people inside. Given that motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death and multiple kinds of severe injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, a...
Listening to music in the car is by no means unordinary. In fact, some drivers would probably claim that it would be strange not to listen to anything. No matter how short the drive, they turn on the radio or they connect their phone and choose a playlist every time....
If you live in a retirement community, you may find that a lot of your neighbors use low-speed vehicles (LSV) to get around. While you used to see these primarily on golf courses and large resorts, they seem to be popping up in more places – including camping and...
Today, seniors (those over the age of 65) are driving fewer miles and therefore being involved in fewer accidents. Even though this is the case, when they are involved in an accident, the injuries they sustain are often more serious. There are a few reasons for this....
If you’ve been involved in a vehicle crash, you may be dealing with a variety of injuries from broken bones to serious cuts to head injuries and more. Most people don’t associate hearing loss with crashes. However, it does occur. While most hearing loss after a crash...
Anyone can lose their balance and fall, but older adults are at greater risk than younger people. As you get older, the possibility of falling and getting hurt is higher. So are the risks of suffering significant medical consequences. Businesses should do their best...
Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores are wounds that develop when skin and tissues have prolonged pressure placed on them. They’re most common in areas of the body where bony pressure might exist, such as the elbows or knees, but they can occur anywhere pressure...
Depending on where you work, you may or may not have given a thought to what would happen if you were injured. Most people know that workers’ compensation benefits are there to help pick up the medical bills and cover some of their lost wages – but few have a clear...
People know that dogs can become aggressive and bite someone, but they often dismiss such incidents as minor. Although many dog bites only cause short-term medical issues, sometimes they have more significant consequences. There are several situations in which dog...
