You go home after surgery at a Chicago hospital, but the pain does not ease. A scan shows that the surgical team left a sponge inside your body. Now you face another operation and more time away from work. You want to know how the team missed it. This is one example...
Receiving the wrong drug or dose can worsen the condition being treated or cause an entirely new injury. If a pharmacist's error causes that harm, Illinois law may allow you to seek compensation. When an error amounts to negligence A prescription mistake does not...
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries after car accidents. The symptoms may not appear immediately. This leads some people to dismiss the injury as minor. However, whiplash can lead to high medical costs and time away from work. Illinois law offers protections...
Chicago intersections stay busy throughout the day where quick decisions and short timing gaps can lead to serious crashes. When a driver enters on a red light, attention quickly turns to how the collision formed and who should carry responsibility. In Illinois,...
Construction sites are full of risks, but faulty equipment can turn everyday tasks into serious hazards. From cranes that fail under heavy loads to power tools with damaged safety guards, defective machinery can create accidents that leave workers injured or worse....
Construction jobs put you at risk every day. When an accident happens, OSHA often plays a major role in showing what caused the injury and whether your employer followed safety rules. How OSHA works before a construction accident OSHA works to reduce injuries before...
The immediate aftermath of a car accident can bring unexpected symptoms making you worry about your health and finances. Back injuries are among the most frequent and debilitating problems people face after a crash even in seemingly minor collisions. Understanding the...
Medical doctors should choose treatment regimens based on what is best for their patients. Unfortunately, kickback schemes for prescription medications undermine this patient focus. There have been multiple high-profile settlements for millions in Illinois as a...
A spinal cord injury can alter daily life, work and family routines in an instant. If you are in such a position, you are likely wondering how soon you can work again or if work will be possible at all. The good news is that yes, you can. According to a 2023 study,...
People don't usually think of the medical field as a dangerous line of work. However, workers in hospitals have a significantly elevated risk of sustaining major injuries on the job. There are many hazards present in hospitals that can sicken or injure workers. They...