Personal Injury Blog

When an accident in Illinois results in a herniated disc you may consider filing an  Illinois personal injury claim to try and recover compensation for your medical expenses among other types of damages. If the negligence of another causes you to suffer injuries they may be held liable for your accident injuries, including a herniated […]

Duragesic patches have been used by patients who suffer from ongoing, chronic pain. Unfortunately, the use of these patches has also led to numerous life-threatening illnesses and even death. If you have suffered a severe side effect from using Duragesic patches, you should consult with a Chicago injury lawyer.Duragesic patches contain a narcotic drug that […]

If you have taken anemia drugs to treat kidney disease and have developed heart problems, you may be entitled to file a dangerous drug claim. A Chicago product liability attorney will take the time to evaluate your case and provide you with information about all the legal options that may be available.With the help of […]

If you have suffered broken bones in an accident in Illinois that was caused by the negligence of another, a Chicago personal injury attorney can advise you on pursuing a personal injury claim.Broken bones, or fractures, can sometimes result in more complicated injuries. The healing process will depend on certain factors such as the force […]

One type of common injury that can occur in a car accident is a neck injury. However a neck injury can also affect the back and spinal cord. When there is damage to the discs or you suffer spinal stenosis, neck surgery such as neck fusion may be necessary. If you have been injured in a […]

Debra Hersman, the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, addressed the National Sleep Foundation last week and encouraged them to continue to research causes and cures of fatigue, including sleep apnea.  It is well established that fatigue is a major cause of accidents in the transportation industry and has been a cause of many […]

One of the most common causes of Illinois truck accidents is that the truck driver was too fatigued or otherwise impaired to react quickly enough to a dangerous situation. In 2008 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that 37% of fatal truck accidents were caused by driver-related factors.Commercial truck drivers have federal laws governing […]

People who suffer from trip and fall accidents often sustain serious rotator cuff injuries. Many times, these injuries are so severe that surgery is required to fix them. But now there is a new technique to surgically repair rotator cuff injuries that may be superior to traditional methods.The Net BridgeThe procedure is called a Net […]

Burn injuries are all too common in the United States, and are a frequent result of accidents, including car accidents. You would think that because burn injuries occur so frequently, there would be no confusion as to how to treat them. Unfortunately, some myths persist about how to properly address burn injuries.The Right Way to […]

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for the Hitachi Koki nail gun.  The reason for the recall is that there is a fault feeder device for the nails.  The nail gun product defect could cause nails to be ejected from the gun sideways, posing a risk of harm to users and bystanders.There have […]