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NFL fans in Illinois and around the country who watch footage recorded during preseason workouts and scrimmages may have noticed offensive and defensive linemen were wearing helmets covered in padding. These are known as Guardian Caps, and they are designed to prevent...
When lawmakers in Illinois added Section 2-402 to the Code of Civil Procedure in 1976, their goal was to protect doctors and other health care workers from frivolous lawsuits. To reduce the number of health care providers sued for medical malpractice, the legislation...
An accident can happen to anyone in Illinois without warning. One of the most common situations is a slip-and-fall, which can injure you. These are common traumatic brain injuries stemming from slip-and-fall accidents. Concussion A concussion is a milder but common...
Many Americans in Illinois and other states face death or permanent disability due to a misdiagnosed disease. Many incorrect medical diagnoses have historically remained mostly hidden from the public. As this topic receives more attention, it is essential to...
Anesthesia is critical to Illinois surgical procedures, ensuring patients are pain-free and comfortable during operations. However, preventable anesthetic mistakes can result in serious consequences for patients, leading to serious harm. Healthcare professionals must...
Crashes involving aircraft in Chicago occur less often than many people may think. But this does not mean that their effects can be anything less than deadly. There is a wide distinction to be made between general and commercial aviation. These two main types of...
The odds of being in an aviation accident is one in 1.2 million and a one in 11 million chance of it being fatal. Statistically, flying is safer than driving, but injury victims may have lasting effects. One such instance is when there was depressurization during a...
While pregnant and living in Illinois, you likely have many exciting thoughts about planning for your new baby. However, some complications could occur during labor and delivery, resulting in significant health issues that could be long-lasting. Deprived of oxygen...
Airline travel is safe, and accidents are rare, particularly in commercial airliners with experienced pilots. However, some incidents, such as a bird strike or unexpected turbulence, are unavoidable. This post discusses accidents caused by human errors or mechanical...
Chicago's O'Hare Airport is one of the busiest in the world, acting as a mid-Western hub from Illinois for continental and international travel. Although regulations developed by the FAA in 2015 update safety protocols for commercial passenger carriers, some feel...