Illinois workers rely on their backs every day. Whether you do a lot of lifting, standing, or sitting, your spinal health has a direct impact on how well you can perform. So what happens when your back is injured? If you have an annular tear or herniated disc, how can...
Serious Injuries
Learn More About Serious And Catastrophic Injuries With Attorney Daniel Chaidez
Today we sit down with attorney Daniel Chaidez to discuss injury cases involving serious or catastrophic injuries. Virtually any kind of accident can result in serious, long-term injuries on victims. These cases require a trained eye to collect all necessary evidence...
Acknowledging and confronting behavior changes after a TBI
You may find that you don't quite feel right after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Of course, this isn't surprising considering the trauma you went through, but there may be more to it than that. Your behavior could simply reflect your emotional reaction to how...
Types of spinal cord injuries a person may experience in a crash
A car accident can change your life in an instant, especially if you suffered a serious injury in the crash. Spinal cord injuries are a common result of serious auto collisions, and they have the ability to leave an Illinois victim unable to work, move, walk or...
What you need to know about the risk of spinal cord injury
A serious injury can change a person's life in many ways. From the medical bills to the physical impairment, it can have a far-reaching effect into multiple areas of a person's daily activities and financial security. This is particularly true for individuals who...
What are the different types of fractures?
Bone fractures in Illinois can be serious injuries. This is especially true if the fracture occurs in one of the bones of your leg. The severity of your bone fracture depends on several different factors. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,...
What dangers can you find poolside?
As summer temperatures start setting into Illinois, you may be getting ready to take a dip in the nearest pool as soon as possible. Unfortunately, pools can be very dangerous places. Today, we'll discuss some potential sources of injury to keep an eye out for. FindLaw...
Crane collapse kills bystanders and workers
Construction cranes - those impossibly tall, imposing structures that loom over buildings under construction - are so much a part of the background in Illinois cities that many people rarely notice them, even when they have been present on a worksite for some time....
Knowing the risks of using a ladder
Illinois residents who frequently work with ladders may forget how inherently dangerous they are, especially if they are used day in and out without any incident. However, falls from ladders can be extremely dangerous and may leave a person with severe, lasting...
Hand and wrist injuries following a car crash
When someone is behind the wheel, they may be injured in countless ways if they collide with another vehicle. Moreover, passengers also face these risks, and many lives have been thrown upside down due to auto accident injuries. Some injuries are less common, but also...