A woman in Illinois is now facing some serious charges for her part in a car accident that took two lives in late August. It has been alleged that she was under the influence at the time of the wreck.
Woman faces charges after accident takes 2 lives
Slip and fall laws in Illinois
Slip and fall cases usually occur because a business owner was negligent in maintaining their property. This may involve a temporary substance on a floor, or a permanent crack in a walkway. When someone suffers a serious injury in a fall on another person's property, they must prove liability to receive compensation for their damages.
Will you know if you suffered a brain injury? Maybe not
Illinois is home to many busy highways and thoroughfares. At any time of the day or night, motorists might be sharing road space with an unsafe driver. If an accident occurs, victims could suffer a variety of minor or catastrophic injuries.
4 common causes of nursing home abuse and neglect
Oftentimes, nursing homes give the elderly a sense of community. These institutions provide safety and professional care for various individuals. As a family member, you are perhaps paying for your loved one to live a good life. A well-run nursing home will respect its residents and treat them with dignity.
What you should know about catastrophic brain injuries
The brain is truly a miracle of human evolution. More complex and intricate than any modern computer, the human brain can sustain considerable damage yet continue to function. Even more miraculous, brains have the ability to block injury-causing "particles" and they do not contain any pain receptors.
