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Winter weather in Illinois can become extreme with very little warning. Large amounts of precipitation, incredibly cold weather and blustery winds can all make driving a much more dangerous endeavor than it is in the warmer months. Given that increased danger, you might think that drivers will take more caution on the roads. However,…

It is no secret that using your phone while driving is a major distraction and one of the leading causes of car crashes. However, people continue to engage in the activity, perhaps because of their addiction to their phone or because they believe that they are able to maintain attention on the road while…

When a dog owner witnesses their dog bite another person, perhaps a friend or a stranger, he or she may argue that they could never be held responsible because the dog has never bitten before. As the victim of a dog bite, you will probably be angry about the fact that a dog owner…

The decision to help a loved one relocate into a nursing home is never an easy one to make. Whether you are acting as a child, a sibling or as a spouse, it is likely that you have spent hours thinking about how to help your loved one live the highest quality of life…

When a person is involved in a car accident, their body can be injured permanently. Tragically, this is a reality for many car accident victims across the United States each year. One of the most serious consequences of a car accident is paralysis, which results from an injury to the spinal cord. If you…

If you have a grandparent, parent, spouse or other loved one who is a resident in a long-term care nursing facility, you may be worried about the level of care that they receive. You are right to be concerned. The Journal of the American Medical Association’s (JAMA) findings indicate that many nursing homes fail…

If you have been involved in a car accident in Illinois, there are two main reasons why it is important that you preserve evidence at the scene. First, you need to have evidence that makes it possible for you to defend yourself. Secondly, it is important that you collect evidence that another party was…

If you are renting an apartment from a landlord, it will mean that you expect the apartment and the rest of the building to be in a reasonable condition. If you find the stairs difficult to climb or the floors slippery, you may have considered raising the issue to your landlord. You may also…

Elderly people who reside in nursing homes need extra support in all aspects when it comes to caring for themselves. Many elderly people are likely to deal with appetite loss, and as a result, they may struggle to consume adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals. This lack of basic nutrition can lead to a…

Most commonly, when a person is bitten by a dog, they know the owner. This means that even if they suffered a significant amount of pain and had to pay medical bills as a result of the incident, they may still be reluctant to take legal action. However, dog bite victims must remember that…