If you or someone you know experienced a TBI in Illinois, it's understandable to wonder about this condition's symptoms. As it turns out, the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries can vary. It's helpful to understand the differences between the two main categories of...
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Illinois, you know how devastating it can be. Not only do you suffer physically, but you may also experience psychological trauma as well. You may be wondering about your next steps. Understand what qualifies as...
Any hit or jolt to the head could cause a traumatic brain injury. Your brain moves back and forth when you experience an impact, which could cause bruises and other damage. An object piercing your brain, such as a bullet or piece of shrapnel, could also cause a TBI....
Illinois residents who get into serious accidents could be left with traumatic brain injuries. There are certain physical complications that are common with this type of injury. Infections Sometimes, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to an infection. This is...
Head injuries can be very serious. Residents of Illinois who experience them can find their lives changed. This is because of the way the injury could impact the structure and function of the brain. Understanding traumatic brain injuries A traumatic brain injury (TBI)...
The total number of civil aviation accidents in Illinois decreased by a wide margin in 2020. Much of this was due to a major decrease in the total amount of flight activity. The outbreak of the pandemic put a huge damper on flights of all kinds all across the U.S. The...
Many Illinois seniors are curious about Medicare and “never events.” People want to know what they are and how they affect their healthcare. Never events are care incidents that result in harm or death to a patient and that should never occur. Medicare bears most of...
It's devastating for any Illinois parent to learn that their child has suffered a birth injury. Under some circumstances, parents can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. What is a birth injury? A birth injury can develop when complications occur during labor or...
If you have surgery in Illinois, there are a few anesthesia options that are available depending on the type of surgery and how long the procedure could take. General anesthesia is the most common and involves medications that put you to sleep so that you are unaware...
Illinois residents rightfully expect to get a diagnosis of any medical conditions they develop. Black patients are more likely to have multiple myeloma and get a delayed diagnosis, however. What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a rare type of blood cancer that...