Working at a construction site could be a physically intensive experience. The toll on the human body may be more severe than even experienced workers realize. Lifting, carrying, and hauling things around an Illinois site might lead to repetitive motion injuries. Or,...
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Reports of preventable hospital deaths are highly exaggerated
Preventable hospital deaths have always been seen as a topic of acute concern in Illinois. This is a trend that has raised alarm throughout the U.S in the past few years. However, a study that was recently released by the Journal of General Medicine alleges that the...
Common construction injuries
Construction work is one of the most dangerous professions in Illinois and across the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents accounted for 20% of all worker deaths in the private sector in 2019. Here are four of the most...
Shoulder dystocia in a medical malpractice case
Shoulder dystocia results from the failure to deliver a baby safely. Medical malpractice is often the cause, but the problem may be caused by the mother's health problems. In Illinois, the next step is determining who is at a fault for a serious in-hospital injury....
What causes tire damage?
Warm weather, traveling at high rates of speed and other issues can all contribute to a tire blowing out on an Illinois road or highway. In many cases, a blowout results in a driver losing control of his or her truck, which can lead to a collision. Take a closer look...
The legal troubles of a misdiagnosis
When someone or their family member goes to an Illinois doctor’s office, they hope the presiding physician makes an appropriate diagnosis. Unfortunately, a doctor might make a mistake and diagnose a severe problem as something minor. Diagnosing throat cancer as strep...
Gathering evidence to win your truck accident claim
State laws and regulations in Illinois require certain details of a truck accident to be written and recorded. This evidence is necessary to collect once an accident happens. It is critical in proving the accident happened, showing the extent of the damages and...
5 machine guarding mistakes to look out for in Illinois
When it comes to machine guarding, there are a few preventable mistakes that many businesses and workers in Illinois make that can lead to injuries or fatalities in the workplace. Here are the five of the most common machine guarding mistakes and how to avoid them. 1....
How common are wrongful deaths from car accidents?
Wrongful death is a particular type of legal action in Illinois that is similar to personal injury, but damages are classified differently. The proceeds are not typically being provided for the estate of the deceased victim, but rather for the surviving family. There...
What are the most common types of truck accidents?
Trucks regularly travel throughout Illinois. Unfortunately, this can result in catastrophic accidents. These are the most common types that occur. Why do truck accidents happen? Truck accidents occur for various reasons. It could be due to driver error such as...