As the weather warms up and people seek to leave town for a few days, a great vacation can sometimes be ruined by the reckless and negligent actions of other individuals that can cause serious or even permanent injury. Here are some of the common causes of injuries...
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Personal Injury And Death
Should my landlord worry about carbon monoxide?
Landlords in Illinois are responsible for providing a safe, healthy environment for their tenants to live in. This means taking reasonable measures to prevent a dangerous living situation, to maintain the premises and to repair known hazards. One of the common home...
What are defective product injuries?
Illinois residents rely on the products we buy to be safe for use. Unfortunately, that isn't always the face. The can help if you have been injured by a defective product. There are many different types of product defects that can affect...
Is Sterigenics International increasing your risk of cancer?
Residents like you who call Illinois your home want to grow up and spend your life in a place that's conducive to good health. Unfortunately, certain factors can diminish your overall quality of life or even introduce elements that can harm you and your loved ones....
Understand your risks during fall awareness week
At the , we are all too aware that people in Illinois and elsewhere get hurt all the time in falls. Whether you slip on wet tile at the grocery store or fall off a ladder at work, this is one way you can get seriously injured – or worse –...
Handling the side affects of a drug
When Illinois residents begin taking medication, they expect the medicine will help their health improve. Sometimes, though, people may experience side effects that are dangerous for their health. When people find themselves in this situation, it is important for them...
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy remains a mysterious disease
Head trauma can be one of the most devastating injuries to happen to Illinois residents. Whether one suffered a severe concussion or a minor head injury, the effects of brain trauma can be ongoing and life-changing. People who have experienced numerous head injuries...
Falls: When an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious injury and death across the United States. Whether the fall occurred at home or at work, this accident can result in life-changing injuries, especially for older Illinois residents. A fall can happen after slipping,...
Incident with Chicago woman shows suddenness of some dog attacks
Most people who go on walks or hikes rarely consider the possibility of a dog attack occurring out of nowhere. Unfortunately for many in Illinois and across the country, this type of scenario is a possibility. People and other pets can be bitten by dogs that are under...
Is your television a danger to your children?
You may have heard of the negative effects of letting your children watch too much TV. However, the programming is not the only thing you need to look out for. Heavy objects found in most houses, including your big-screen television set, might present a potentially...