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Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 1)
Disfigurement and scarring injuries can have a lasting effect on a person’s physical abilities, emotional wellbeing and his overall quality of life. While personal injuries are commonly thought to be physical damage to a person’s internal organs, such as his brain and spinal cord, it’s less common for people to associate personal injuries with dis …
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A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 2)
Nearly 1 in every 3 injury-related deaths that take place in the U.S. involve a traumatic brain injury, and more than 50 percent of TBIs are caused by falls and traffic accidents. Continuing from A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 1), the following presents some additional facts and information regarding traumatic brain injuries. While Part 1 …
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A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 1)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from being mild and treatable to being severe and irreversible and may impact the ability to speak, think, move or walk. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when some type of force impacts the head and brain. While some traumatic brain injuries result from this force penetrating the skull and directly piercing th …
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Illinois Cellphone Laws for Drivers
Illinois cellphone laws for drivers restrict the use of hand-held cellphones when driving in construction zones and for certain drivers, like school bus drivers. Distracted driving is one of the main factors related to driver errors that can cause serious car accidents. With the growing popularity of cellphones, GPS systems and other mobile de …
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Dangerous Drugs and Personal Injury Lawsuits (Part 2)
When dangerous drugs cause patients to develop serious injuries, injured parties will likely be eligible for compensation for their medical bills, losses and mental anguish. As a continuation of Dangerous Drugs and Personal Injury Lawsuits (Part 1), here is some additional important information about some of the prescription medications that have recent …
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Dangerous Drugs and Personal Injury Lawsuits (Part 1)
Although many rely on prescription medications to maintain their health, some dangerous drugs can actually cause people to develop life-threatening side effects. Although many Americans rely on various prescription medications to help them maintain their health, unfortunately, drug manufacturers: May not properly safety test these medications before …
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Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 2)
These teen accident statistics can elucidate how factors like driver distraction are far more likely to end in fatal accidents with teen drivers. Continuing from Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 1), here is some additional important information regarding teen drivers and teen accident statistics. These statistics, which have …
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Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 1)
The primary reason for having driving restrictions on teen drivers is that car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. Many states, including Illinois, have adopted restrictions for teen drivers in order to try to ensure that teen drivers have as much training and supervision as possible to minimize the risk of serious car acc …
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Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics (Part 2)
Distracted driving plays a prominent role in causing serious car accidents, particularly among drivers who are between 18 and 20 years old. As a continuation of Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics (Part 1), here are some additional compelling facts and statistics related to distracted driving. While Part 1 of this blog focused primarily on the natur …
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Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics (Part 1)
Distracted driving is a great concern for many, who are educate the public about putting down electronic devices when driving to minimize the risk of serious car accidents. In the modern age, many people rely on their cellphones, tablets, GPS systems and other electronic devices to not only stay in contact with others but also to stay up-to-date with wh …