When you make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you do this because you want them to receive the kind of attention and support they can no longer manage on their own. You trust that the facility will treat them with respect and meet their daily needs. This should […]

When something is “off” physically, such as an isolated pain or stomach distress, you’ll usually wait a few days to see if it will go away. If the problem persists, it’s time to see your doctor to find out what is going on. You’ll tell your doctor what you’re experiencing, and they’ll conduct an exam […]

You have a story to tell in the aftermath of a car accident. The first person you’ll tell that story to is the police, who respond to the scene. After that, you’ll recount what happened to your family, friends, and doctor. In every retelling of the accident, you’ll assign fault to who you think is […]

The human spine is an amazing and complex structure providing support and flexibility. Comprising 33 vertebrae divided into five regions—cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal—it safeguards the spinal cord while helping us move. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a significant health concern in the United States. Each year, approximately 18,000 new SCI cases are reported, […]

Getting into a car accident brings a lot of stress. In these cases, you usually know who is liable, and that usually falls on the other driver. But what happens if I’m hit by a company vehicle? Now the situation can get even more complicated, whether it is a delivery van, utility truck, or ride-share […]

Losing a loved one is a painful experience, but when that loss comes as a result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, there’s often a deep sense of injustice along with that grief. In these heartbreaking moments, families have the legal right to seek accountability through a wrongful death claim to secure justice and financial […]

A doctor swears an oath to “do no harm” to their patients. Living up to that oath means providing a standard of care to patients regardless of gender, religion, political affiliation, or economic status. At least, that is the theory. In practice, patients can be denied medical treatment for a variety of reasons. However, there […]

Moving into a nursing home brings a host of financial concerns, chief among them being the fear of losing one’s hard-earned assets. It’s a common misconception that nursing homes can directly seize your property or savings, and finances can be a common target of nursing home abuse.  In reality, the situation can be much more […]

One of the first safety lessons our parents taught us growing up was never to take a ride with a stranger. Now, as adults, many of us do just that when we log onto our phones and click for an Uber or Lyft. These are the two most popular companies that have revolutionized the rideshare […]

In the immediate aftermath of an accident, two things happen right away. You check for injuries and determine who is to blame for the accident. In many accidents, it will be easy to assign blame. For instance, if someone was speeding or swerving across lanes, they were at fault. Establishing the at-fault party is vital […]

When you drive on the road, many situations can lead to some frustration. You might be running late for work, stuck behind a driver who won’t go faster than the speed limit, or getting cut off in heavy traffic. However, if you let those feelings boil over, that is road rage. How does road rage […]

“The Pitt” is a new medical drama on MAX starring Noah Wylie that provides a realistic depiction of a fifteen-hour shift in an urban emergency room. Although there are scenarios in the show that would not be considered an everyday occurrence (like a mass shooting event), the series provides a compelling look at what the […]

If you’ve been injured and are considering filing a personal injury claim in Illinois, there are many legal issues that you should consider. One of them is known as an assumption of risk. What is assumption of risk, and how can it impact your injury claim? While it might sound like a technical concept, it […]

There are some folks who put others into two categories: dog people or cat people. If you consider yourself a dog person, then you enjoy the company of dogs. You might own one or two. You might also like to meet a new dog on a walk and say, “Hello.”   Unfortunately, if this is […]

On some level, every part of our body is vulnerable to injury, but our heads might be especially susceptible to harm.   The human skull is between 5.5 and 8.2 millimeters thick. That is not a lot of protection for such a vital organ as the brain. That is why any type of head injury needs […]