There's been an uptick in reports of individuals suffering adverse health complications following breast implant surgeries in recent years, yet few patients hesitate to go under the knife. A recent recall of textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan again...
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Year: 2020
Is distracted driving still a problem in Illinois?
Despite numerous laws and serious consequences, Illinois drivers continue to succumb to the temptation of multitasking while behind the wheel. Whether this means eating, reading, personal grooming or making a phone call, drivers can miss important safety signs,...
Have you been the victim of a surgical ‘never event?’
Having surgery requires that you put a lot of faith in to someone's professional skills. They must act with precision, maintain a sterile environment and catch any issues, like excessive bleeding, quickly in order to keep you safe. While most surgeries are successful...
What is the number one workplace risk in Illinois?
Every job has risks. Secretaries might develop carpal tunnel from typing, while construction workers might fall off of scaffolding and wind up hurt. Companies usually do their best to identify risks, often with the help of the Occupational Safety and Health...
Slips and falls: How to determine if you can file a claim
Most people think that slip and fall incidents can only result in minor injuries such as bruises or cuts. It's not uncommon for someone to suffer broken bones, head injuries and other impairments in a slip-and-fall accident, however. Insurance companies are quick to...
Distracted doctoring: Phones in the operating room
Distracted driving gets a lot of focus when talking about the downsides of smartphones, but the truth is that these devices, which are often addictive, can distract us in many other settings than just the car. Even doctors aren't immune. Patients can come to harm if a...
Unavoidably unsafe products could still be defective
When there are real issues with the products you buy, those problems could put you at risk of injury. It’s important for designers, manufacturers, retailers and others to be honest about the products you’re using and to warn you if they could be potentially dangerous....
How to become a defensive driver
There are many steps you can take to better protect yourself when driving, with becoming a defensive driver at the top of the list. There’s a good chance you’re already taking some steps to drive in a defensive manner. However, if you adjust your style a little bit...
If you’re hurt on the job, workers’ compensation should be there for you
When you work in any job where you have an employer, you are likely an employee. As an employee, you often have the right to workers’ compensation if you are injured in an accident while working. A workplace injury can result in a few days off work or might lead to...
Children, trespassing and injuries
It’s natural for homeowners to assume that they’re not responsible for the injuries that someone suffers while trespassing on their property. The common thought is that the person shouldn’t have been there in the first place so, if they got injured, that’s their own...