With Halloween night finally here, please take proper safety precautions to avoid an injury. Always Trick or Treat in Groups If your child is young, go trick or treating with them. If your child is old enough that you feel comfortable allowing them to trick or treat without an adult, they should go out in…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2013 the deaths of 2,163 teens ages 16-19 were caused by car accidents. Males age 15-24 accounted for 30% of the total costs of car accident injuries and females accounted for 28% of the total costs. Six U.S. teens die every day from car…
Arteries and veins form a network of blood vessels that create the vascular system in the body. The blood vessels carry blood throughout our bodies. Arteries pump blood out from the heart and veins return blood back to the heart. Vascular disease occurs when the blood vessels become abnormal. Serious vascular disease can cause thick…
According to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), approximately 3,000 pedestrians are struck by motor vehicles every year, about 30 of those pedestrians die every year. As of today, February 12, 2016, there have already been 2 pedestrian crash fatalities that we know of. The first pedestrian fatality was a 69-year old woman who was…
Over the past few years, Chicago has become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. Today in Chicago, there are nearly 300 miles of protected bike lanes stretching through city neighborhoods. The implementation of DIVVY bicycles for rental use has resulted in a sizeable increase in riders, both for recreation and daily…
In the United States alone, there are millions of individuals experiencing chronic pain. Those suffering from chronic pain endure more of a burden due to coverage determination policy-making on behalf of major insurance companies. In recent years, there has been an industry-wide shift by health insurance companies to consider alternative treatments for chronic pain (also…
An often misunderstood concept within the sphere of personal injury law is that of subrogation. The legal concept of subrogation has its antecedents dating back as far as Rome in the ancient period, but the individual who brought this concept into the common parlance and practice of law was British Barrister Lord Mansfield in the…
Have you or do you take Nexium, Prilosec or Prevacid to reduce stomach acid associated with acid reflux or heartburn? If yes, keep reading. Acid reflux or heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are linked to acute and chronic kidney disease or kidney failure, increased risk of heart attack, and increased risk…
Rotator Cuff Tears Commonly Associated with Auto Accidents The rotator cuff holds the upper arm bone (humerus) into the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles that come together as tendons and form a cover (cuff) over the top (ball) of the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff attaches the humerus…
During this time of year, many of us celebrate the holiday with friends and family and, as with many other holidays, risks of accidents and injuries tend to increase. To help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe this weekend, we have put together some helpful safety tips: Drunk Driving: Drunk driving accidents, injuries, and…