By R. Mark Maritote | Published January 16, 2019 | Posted in Catastrophic Injuries, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: Catastrophic Injuries | Comments Off on Why is there a risk of serious injury with falls?
Why is there a risk of serious injury with falls?
There are various reasons why people might suffer from catastrophic injuries. One is due to falling. This is particularly common in the winter months when there is ice, snow and the potential for slick conditions. Catastrophic injuries are any injuries that impact your life significantly and change the way you live. For example, you could Read More
Read More5 Tips To Avoid Accidents With Delivery Trucks
Delivery trucks seem to be everywhere these days. Unfortunately, accidents with these vehicles happen all too often. Sometimes the accidents are caused by the truck driver, but many times drivers of cars could have prevented the accidents by understanding the limitations of trucks to react quickly to certain situations. Here are five safety tips to Read More
Read MoreTypes Of Injuries You Can Get From Burns
If you have ever touched something accidentally that was extremely hot, you may have had to deal with the frustration and pain on a finger for maybe a few days. Imagine if that burn was spread over a larger area on your body and the source of the heat was twice as hot. A severe Read More
Read MoreSlip 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. Read More
Read More4 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. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes Read More
Read MoreAccidents Involving A Large Truck Require Special Consideration
A semi driver was killed recently in southern Illinois while his rig was parked on the shoulder of eastbound Interstate 70. Another semi, traveling in the same direction, sideswiped his truck – pinching him between his flatbed trailer and the speeding semi. The driver of the semi fled the scene but was found and arrested Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Are Hit By An Uninsured Driver?
Car insurance is essential to cover expensive medical bills and car repair costs after a motor vehicle accident. While all Illinois drivers are required to hold car insurance, the reality is that not all do. All accidents are stressful, but your stress increases when you learn that the other driver has no insurance. Many questions Read More
Read MoreWhat To Do When The Other Driver Flees The Scene Of An Accident
When you are about to crash, it often seems like everything is moving too fast. After impact, things start to slow down. You realize your hands are trembling. Your hot coffee is now splattered all over the car’s interior. The front of your car looks like a mess. But you are alive. As you consider Read More
Read More7 Signs Of Nerve Damage After An Accident
The wake of an accident can be a frightening and confusing time. Between phone calls and paperwork from insurance companies and your daily routine of work, pets, kids and everything in between, it can be an overwhelming experience. If you begin to feel strange or experience pain after an accident, don’t ignore your symptoms. Nerve Read More
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