My Surgery Was Unnecessary. Can I Sue?
According to a USA TODAY investigation, tens of thousands of patients undergo unnecessary surgeries each year. This is an incredible number that gets very little attention, save for some very high-profile cases. The article states that unnecessary surgeries could account for 10 to 20 percent of all operations in some specialities of medicine, including cardiac…
Read MoreCheerleading and Spinal Cord Injuries
In a discussion about sports injuries, generally football is the first thing that comes to mind. Head injuries and concussions are often talked about, from high school all the way to pro football. However, another group of athletes also suffers catastrophic injuries—competitive cheerleaders. They jump, fly, and twist through the air with what appears to…
Read MoreIndian Motorcycle Company Recalls 7,392 Roadmaster Motorcycles
Indian Motorcycle Company, based out of Spirit Lake Iowa, is recalling 7,392 of its 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. The company states that water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes aren’t being applied. This can cause confusion to vehicles behind the motorcycle—when drivers are unsure…
Read MoreDriver Killed After Truck Falls Off I-355 Ramp
On January 31 in New Lenox, a truck crash on I-355 killed one person and injured another, reports ABC 7 Eyewitness News. The driver, 33-year-old Serghei Balint, was driving his tractor-trailer on the I-355 southbound ramp to I-80 eastbound when the cargo in his rig shifted. The resulting imbalance tipped over the truck, causing it…
Read MoreMedical Emergency Behind the Wheel Causes 9-Car Pileup
ABC 7 Eyewitness News reports that January 28’s fatal nine-car crash in the South Loop began because a man suffered a medical emergency while driving. The 56-year-old driver of the vehicle survived the crash, but a 35-year-old man was killed in the wreck. Six other people were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The…
Read MoreFatal South Carolina Train Crash Brings New Challenges for Amtrak
On Sunday, February 4, an Amtrak passenger train collided with a parked freight train in Cayce, South Carolina, killing two people and injuring over 100 passengers. This is just the latest in a string of accidents for Amtrak: three incidents in the last three months alone. In December, a train derailed near Tacoma, Washington, killing…
Read MoreWhen You’re in Illinois, You Have to Buckle Up; It’s the Law
Drivers and passengers of motor vehicles under Illinois law are required to wear legal restraining devices – i.e., seat belts. Drivers also are responsible to assist passengers who are not able to individually harness a seat belt by themselves. Individuals requiring help may include children, the elderly, and those who are unable buckle up for…
Read MoreOverloaded Trucks and Loose Loads Can Lead to Deadly Accidents
Drivers of motor vehicles traveling the highways of Illinois often encounter various threats and dangers to safety requiring their focused attention and necessary precautions. One of these dangers involves debris falling from large trucks and flatbed trailers. Often, flatbed trucks carry loads that are secured by reliable equipment and devices designed to prevent items from…
Read MorePolice Chases Too Often End in Tragedy
In recent years, police shootings have preoccupied the headlines with much controversy. However, an occurrence involving law enforcement that is talked about much less involves police chases and the injuries and deaths that too often result from these pursuits. A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice concluded that police chases are the number…
Read MoreThe Failure of the Nation’s Hospice Care System
Patients who require hospice care are most often living out the final weeks or months of a terminal health condition, barring a miracle. These individuals depend on hospice to provide the palliative care they need. Nurses who provide hospice care help patients in various ways to manage or minimize pain and achieve the best possible…
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