Car accidents may result in a wide range of injuries, with broken bones and fractures among the most common and painful. Bones can easily snap or crack during the immense force of a collision. These injuries often manifest as severe pain, swelling, bruising and an...
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Understanding emergency room duty of care
Healthcare professionals are an important part of ensuring patients receive timely care in emergency rooms. To ensure quality healthcare, patients must understand what ER responsibilities and duties are. When medical professionals fail in these duties, it can lead to...
Facts about car accidents
Accidents happen. Millions of them occur every year. They cause millions of injuries and property damage. Thousands of car crashes kill people across the US annually. These should prove that they occur frequently. Here are some more facts about car accidents. Main...
Fatigue and truck collisions
Truck drivers can have a tough job as they often work a full-time schedule that involves traveling on challenging Illinois roads and beyond. Drivers may suffer the effects of fatigue from working long hauls. Tired tractor-trailer drivers may present risks on the road....
How to handle bad-faith estimates after a car accident
Dealing with a car accident can be challenging, especially when dealing with insurance companies. It is a common expectation that, after an accident, you will receive a fair and accurate estimate for your damages. However, what if you suspect the insurance company's...
How do truck rollover accidents happen?
A trucker who fails to control their vehicle can leave you struggling with a truck accident after a rollover occurs. Knowing more about the ways a truck can roll over and why it can become unbalanced can help you even after dealing with injuries from this crash. From...
Foggy weather and traffic collisions
Behind the wheel, it is vital to pay attention to various traffic accident risks. For example, you should keep an eye out for hazards on the road, dangerous intersections, sharp turns, negligent drivers and bad weather, such as fog. Foggy conditions can increase the...
How can coworkers on a scaffold cause injuries?
As you work on a construction site, climbing on a scaffold may feel like second nature. However, the coworkers you are around may leave you in a dangerous situation. Noticing how risky or unsafe coworkers lead to construction injuries can help you after one happens to...
4 Examples of car accidents you may face
When someone injures you, you want compensation. However, insurance companies may try to take minimize the amount they give you because of certain types of accidents. Therefore, it is important to know the common types of vehicular accidents that are out there in case...
How medication errors can lead to malpractice
When it comes to medical care, patients place their trust in healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments. However, healthcare professionals can make medication errors that have severe consequences for patients. According to the...