Burns can be some of the most serious and painful injuries a construction worker can suffer. They can occur due to exposure to extreme heat, electrical equipment, certain chemicals or even sunlight. Therefore, it is important for construction workers to understand and...
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What are some medical errors potentially made by OB/GYNs?
OB/GYN stands for obstetrician and gynecologist and is a type of doctor that women visit for many reasons, whether they are expecting a baby or going for an annual checkup. Like any medical professional, OB/GYNs can make mistakes while attending to their patients....
Get checked for these 3 hidden car accident injuries
A car accident can cause devastating damage to your body, but not all injuries are immediately apparent. Without a prompt and thorough medical checkup, these hidden injuries may not present themselves until they cause complications. You should visit a doctor after a...
Identifying commonly misdiagnosed cancer symptoms
Cancer is a serious illness requiring doctors to make prompt and accurate diagnoses to achieve the best possible outcome for patients. Unfortunately, identifying cancer symptoms can be challenging, and healthcare providers may overlook or misdiagnose some symptoms....
Traffic fatalities decline but remain high
Despite a drop in the number of people killed in traffic accidents in 2022, Illinois road users may still be in more danger of being in a motor vehicle crash compared to many years in the past. The drop in fatalities was less than 1% compared to 2021, but that year...
What should I do after a hit-and-run accident?
Being the victim of a hit-and-run can be frightening. It only becomes more upsetting once you realize that the other driver did not stop or turn themselves in. Luckily, this type of accident does bring serious charges for the other driver for leaving the scene....
How do I make sure my hard hat provides the best protection?
In many accident situations on construction sites, the best protection you have is your hard hat. While this piece of plastic may not seem like a big deal, it really could mean the difference between your safety and a serious injury. Ensuring that you wear your hard...
Can personal injury cases involve punitive damages?
In personal injury lawsuits, many of the damages awarded are compensatory and meant to cover expenses such as lost income and medical bills, as well as general pain and suffering. However, in some cases, courts also award punitive damages to penalize willfully harmful...
More commercial truck drivers testing positive for drugs
A growing number of commercial truckers driving in Illinois and across the nation are using drugs, per data compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse, which keeps track of positive drug tests taken...
Could the trucking labor crisis lead to more accidents?
The trucking industry is in the midst of an ongoing labor issue. There are simply not enough trained drivers available to fill the jobs and meet demand. Because of the labor shortage, trucking companies are under a lot of strain, and this bleeds down to the drivers....