Most people enjoy listening to the radio when they drive. Unfortunately, cranking the music up loud makes it easy to zone out and turn attention away from the road. It is vital to be aware of how distractions increase the …
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When it comes to motor vehicle collisions in Chicago, the type of vehicle you end up in an accident with might mean the difference between life and death. While many factors affect the outcome of automobile accidents, incidents involving trucks …
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Tractor-trailers are extremely dangerous, and people should only operate one if they know how to use it. In one tragic case in Illinois, a 12-year-old boy lost his life as a passenger inside a tractor-trailer when it overturned after going …
Semitruck drivers are a common sight on interstates throughout the country, and most other drivers take no particular notice of their presence on the freeways. However, every truck driver faces a specific and daily risk factor that can affect everyone …
Interstate 80 is a major thoroughfare in Illinois. This particular interstate freeway runs coast-to-coast, all the way from San Francisco in the west to New Jersey in the east. In Illinois, I-80 crosses the state from Iowa in the west, …
Leaving a parent or elder loved one in the care of staff members at a nursing home or continuing care facility is always difficult. It can prove even more so, however, if you have concerns about the quality of care …
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Over the years, we have seen many improvements made to vehicles in terms of safety features. However, if you are involved in a vehicle accident, the injuries you sustain may be the result of safety features that did not perform …
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The major reason big trucks can cause so much damage to a passenger vehicle is their vastly greater size and weight. A tractor-trailer on Illinois roads can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – about 20 times the weight of the …
Serious auto accidents usually come with visible damage to the vehicles and people involved. Because it can be easier to tell when someone is injured, this reliance on explicit symptoms can result in overlooking invisible injuries. This is why it …
Physicians are supposed to work in the best interest of the patient; however, this is not always the case. When employees seek needed care after an injury on the job, the physicians they see are critical components of their recovery process. Some employees …
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