Personal injury

If a dog begins coming toward you, without a leash or an owner anywhere in sight, you may feel nervous. The dog may look aggressive, frightened or some combination of the two. What should you do to keep yourself safe? The first thing you should know is to keep all...

Opting for a bicycle can be a great, healthy lifestyle choice and it can help you be more environmentally friendly. With all the benefits that come with cycling, there are also some safety concerns that you should be aware of to keep yourself safe. Cars aren’t always...

After a resident of Illinois suffers from a brain injury, they face many problems. They may deal with physical or mental complications. They may even deal with emotional complications. The latter is a category that does not get the same attention as the first two. But...

Even seemingly minor head injuries can have lasting consequences. In general, the type of head injury a person sustains plays a role in how serious the damage is, and how long it will take to recover. This guide explains a few of the most common head injuries, which...

Burn injuries can be one of the most painful types of injury in Illinois, and they often require medical attention. Less severe burns can be treated at home, but in order to do this properly, one needs to be able to diagnose the burn.  According to Healthline, there...

Auto accidents occur in various ways and each one is different. Sometimes, accidents are especially devastating when they occur in certain ways, such as head-on collisions. When two vehicles collide with each other while traveling in opposite directions, the outcome...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workplace fatigue drastically increases workers’ risk of injury. The injury and accident rates are significantly higher during evening and night shifts than they are during day shifts. They also increase...

Although there are many safety precautions already in place, it is always important to keep in mind tips that can help you avoid injury while working. Stairways and ladders are common places that many workers do not assume can be dangerous. However, unexpected hazards...

Construction work may be risky, whether it is at home or in a commercial space. Usually, there are several incidences of work-related severe injuries reported at construction sites. These are among the challenges you may have to deal with as a construction worker....