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Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 2)


Some of the most common causes of disfigurement and scarring include traffic accidents, falls, falling objects and animal attacks. Picking up from Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 1), the following is some further information regarding disfigurement and scarring injuries. While Part 1 of this blog discussed the effects of th …

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Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 1)


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 disfigurement and scarring, which can have lasting effects on an individual’s: Physical abilities, such as the ability to walk, drive, hug one’s …

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A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 2)


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 of this blog focused on the causes and symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, here in Part 2, we will take a closer look at traumatic brain injury statistics to elucidate how comm …

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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 medicati …

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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 befor …

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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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