Catastrophic Injury - September 14, 2024

Chicago’s expansive public infrastructure is the city’s backbone, facilitating transportation, commerce, and daily life for millions of residents and visitors. However, when roads, bridges, public transportation systems, and other public facilities are not properly maintained, they can become hazards. Defective or poorly maintained infrastructure can lead to catastrophic injuries, leaving victims with life-altering consequences. The…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury - July 24, 2024

September is designated as National Pain Awareness Month. The purpose of Pain Awareness Month is to bring attention to the genuine physical suffering of an estimated 75 million Americans and to highlight the need for research and new, innovative treatment options. Pain touches everyone at one time or another. Pain does not discriminate; however, its…

Traumatic Brain Injury - November 16, 2023

Many individuals are alerted to changing weather by a change in their bodies. Aches, pains, and stiffness can be more reliable indicators of varying weather patterns than a local forecast to determine the Chicago weather. People who have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be even more susceptible to weather and changing seasons. Of the…

Catastrophic Injury - December 22, 2022

Spinal cord injuries occur in a matter of seconds, but the damage they inflict can last a lifetime. Paralysis is one of the most serious complications of spinal cord injury, and whether it’s limited to the legs (paraplegia) or arms and legs (quadriplegia), these injuries are extremely costly to treat. The good news is, you…

Catastrophic Injury - July 15, 2022

Some industries are more at risk of experiencing injuries, such as power press operators, who account for around 10% of all amputation injuries each year, with some 49% of injuries to power press operators resulting in amputations. Motor vehicle collisions are also a leading cause of amputations. Whatever the cause of your amputation, the costs…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury - November 22, 2021

If you or somebody you love has sustained a spinal cord injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual in Illinois, you will have to contend with various types of expenses. Spinal cord injuries are perhaps the most expensive type of trauma that a person can endure. This is particularly true for those who…

Car Accident,Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury - November 18, 2021

If you or somebody you love has sustained a spinal cord injury caused by the negligence of another driver in Illinois, there are various steps that you can take to help ensure your well-being and that you recover maximum compensation for your losses. Here, we want to walk you through what you need to do…

Car Accident,Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury - November 18, 2021

Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord trauma in the United States. These injuries can occur as a result of severe vehicle accidents or even relatively minor accidents. Here, we want to discuss the most common types of spinal cord injuries that occur due to vehicle accidents in Illinois. We will also discuss…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury - November 15, 2021

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and result in long-lasting disabilities for victims throughout Illinois. Unfortunately, these injuries occur in a wide variety of ways, and no two spinal cord injuries are exactly alike. Here, we want to discuss the most common spinal cord injury symptoms victims in these situations have to endure. It is…

Car Accident,Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury - January 5, 2021

Car accidents often result in significant injuries for victims. In many cases, these injuries are immediately apparent from the moment they occur at the car accident scene. However, it is not uncommon for car accident victims to not feel any pain at all right after an accident occurs, only to later discover that they have…