Surgeons and the professionals assisting them typically do everything in their power to ensure that procedures are successful. Unfortunately, accidents and mistakes do occur during surgical procedures. In some cases, those mistakes are serious enough to have a...
People live in nursing homes because they cannot consistently meet their own needs anymore. They need someone else to help them bathe and keep their living space clean. They may also rely on nursing home employees to prepare all of their meals. Despite nursing home...
Police officers are in a position of authority, which may give them access to people at their most vulnerable. They could also potentially abuse their authority for their own gratification. Police officers should not misuse their positions to engage in sexual...
Transportation safety officials often refer to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” This is the stretch when serious‑injury and fatal crashes rise nationwide. Illinois experiences the same seasonal pattern. According to...
Referrals in the medical field ensure a patient receives care from a physician with specialized expertise. Millions of referrals to specialists occur yearly. Unfortunately, some primary care providers (PCPs) fail to refer patients after determining that a patient’s...
If your teen is applying for a summer job or maybe already has a part-time job after school and on the weekends, you’re likely proud of their initiative – even if it took some prodding from you. What you may not have thought about is workers’ compensation. Certainly,...
Even in nursing homes, where the risks of harm to seniors and other vulnerable adults should be minimized, falls still occur that cause serious and even fatal injuries. These often involve traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and hip fractures. However, falls can also...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the more catastrophic injuries a person can suffer. In many cases, damage to the brain is permanent. However, these injuries can differ significantly from one case to the next. An individual’s symptoms will depend on things...
There are a multitude of cellphone distractions that impact drivers. Texting and driving is incredibly common, but it goes far beyond that. Even talking during a phone call is a distraction. So is using the phone as a GPS or a music streaming device. Smartphones, in...
A trampoline can turn a routine playdate into an emergency in seconds. If your child suffers a serious injury on a friend’s trampoline, the steps you take in the first hours and days can affect medical recovery and any future claim. The following will outline how to...