After a car crash or a severe fall, the people involved may seem uninjured. However, the true extent of their injuries may not appear until hours, days or weeks after the accident. This is especially true of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While some...
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The risks of sharing the highways with big rigs
According to the United States Department of Transportation, a fatality occurs in commercial truck accidents every 16 minutes nationwide, including Illinois. This is enough to scare any motorist who has to navigate the highways in the company of 18-wheelers, semis and...
Is your loved one getting proper care in his or her nursing home?
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect that he or she will get proper care and support from the staff. You are entrusting them with the care of your loved one, and it can be devastating when you find out that they have failed in their duty to you and...
Truck drivers must be especially cautious when merging
You might be one of many Illinois motorists who wish they didn't have to share the roadway with so many commercial truck drivers. Do you ever plan your travel time or take a back road in order to avoid trucks on the highway? If so, you're definitely not alone in these...
The many risks of driving a large commercial truck while tired
Have you even been sleepy while driving to work in the morning? Have you ever found yourself yawning during the last few hours of a long road trip? Like most people, you probably answered those questions in the affirmative. Almost every driver has experienced...
Nursing home abuse and protecting your loved ones
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...
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...