The Five Most Common Types of Car Accident Injuries
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March 19, 2015
Psychological Trauma Many people only consider the obvious physical injuries in the aftermath of a serious accident, but according to AAFP, emotional trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are equally damaging. Aside from combat, car accidents cause more cases of PTSD than any other event or situation. Even if the crash caused no physical injuries,…
5 Common Workplace Injuries
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March 5, 2015
Workplace injuries are surprisingly common, and they can be debilitating if you do not handle them in the correct manner. Workplace injuries are not just a reality in high-risk professions like construction; they can affect anyone regardless of the job.
3 Important Questions Regarding Construction Accidents
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February 26, 2015
Important Questions Regarding Construction Accidents Construction workers play a vital role in social development by erecting houses, offices and bridges, as well as maintaining and repairing infrastructure. Their work is difficult and dangerous, and they operate in some of the most hazardous and taxing situations. Despite strict safety regulations, construction site accidents still occur,…
How Much is My Case Worth?
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February 23, 2015
How Much Is My Case Worth? During an initial consultation, we’re often asked, “How much is my case worth?” Each and every case is considered on its merit, first and foremost.
Critical Procedures to Remember Following a Car Crash in Illinois
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February 19, 2015
A car crash is a traumatic event, and it is easy to act impulsively in the chaos that follows. Acting rashly can result in further trauma down the road, though, and it is best to keep a cool head and handle the situation in a calm manner. If you can manage that, it may be…
What Should I Do if I am in an Auto Accident in Illinois?
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January 19, 2015
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, speak to one of our experienced car accident attorneys today! Call us at (312)-372-8822 or (toll free) at (800)-985-1819 for a free consultation!
Depression after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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January 9, 2015
Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) No other condition presents itself in such a disguised, varied and riddled form, or invokes the darkness of emotional and physical pain, more so than depression. While any serious physical injury can, and often does present some level of risk for depression, the risk for depression following a…
Depression After a Serious Injury
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January 6, 2015
Depression often invades the life of someone who has been seriously injured, especially for those who face months or years of care to recover. Control over physical pain and function, their finances, their daily life and their future often seems to have disappeared.
Crash Stats for Large Truck and Trailer Rigs on the Rise
In the News,Personal Injury -
December 1, 2014
Very few accidents involving large trucks and/or tractor-trailer rigs are described as ‘fender-benders’. With an average of 10,000 – 80,000 pounds of flexing roadway muscle in motion, serious injury is almost always a given, and sadly, fatalities are all-too-often the result.
Two Workers Injured in Highway Construction Accidents
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September 23, 2014
Highway work zones are often busy, and workers are focused on their jobs. Highly trafficked roads need repairs more often than less busy ones, and more cars make construction workers’ jobs dangerous. Furthermore, diverting traffic generally involves an array of barrels, signs and frequent lane changes. Drivers who are already impaired, fatigued or distracted may…