When you place a loved one in an Illinois nursing home, you probably assume that he or she will receive quality care. After all, you did extensive research to find a facility that would meet the needs of your family member at a price your family could afford. It can...
Month: August 2014
Distractions and their impact on truck drivers
Large trucks and semitrailers play a large role in the American economy. They are responsible for the transportation of various types of goods and products across the country. Because of the large size and weight of these vehicles, the men and women who drive them...
Truck accident might cause serious brain damage
As you drive to town, you notice a semi-truck approaching you. The very next thing you remember is waking up in a hospital bed. Apparently, the truck you saw approaching ended up striking your car.Fortunately, you survived the truck accident. However, unfortunately,...
Two little known causes of truck accidents
Being a passenger in a vehicle can be freeing in some ways. You don't necessarily have to pay attention to the traffic, you can use your phone and you could even fall asleep if you want to do so. However, it also puts you in a precarious position since you completely...
Delayed symptoms could indicate serious brain injury
Brain injuries and trauma to the head are some of the most common types of car accident injuries. However, many people are unaware of the true impact of their injuries until days or even weeks after the initial impact. Delayed symptoms could still indicate a...
Was the truck driver in your crash too tired to safely drive?
Truck accidents happen for a variety of reasons. Some of them may not be directly under a truck driver's control, such as weather, unexpected mechanical issues or other drivers on the road. However, many factors leading to these crashes are within the control of the...
The supersized problem of distracted truckers
You may never forget the day your life changed forever. On the other hand, you may mercifully have no memory of the tractor-trailer accident that caused you catastrophic injuries and perhaps claimed the life of a loved one. While that loss may have been precious to...
Despite your efforts, you could still be a truck accident victim
Like many Illinois residents, you may have a substantial fear of traveling the roadways alongside semi-trucks. These larger vehicles could do considerable damage to your vehicle or to you in the event that an accident takes place. Because of these potential outcomes,...
Should you seek damages for emotional duress after an accident?
If you were hurt in a serious car accident, not only are you dealing with the physical implications of what happened to you, you could also find yourself dealing with severe emotional trauma as well. A harrowing accident can be devastating. It can leave you with...
Is your whiplash injury really that serious?
In the few moments that it takes two cars to collide, your life could change. From extensive damage to your personal property, to lingering and painful injuries, it may not be easy for you to recover and move on after even a seemingly minor accident.Whiplash is a...