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A man from DeKalb has been accused of driving under the influence and then being involved in a deadly accident. He was initially arrested by the police and then released on recognizance. The man is 25 years old. He was behind the wheel of a gold 2006 Jeep at the time of the accident….

Car accidents involving trains are very often deadly, or at least so catastrophic that they leave people with serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that those in cars are about 20 times as likely to be killed in such a crash than in an accident with two automobiles. The reasons are…

A loved one who is in a nursing home isn’t there because it is fun. Instead, residents are in nursing homes because they need help with basic tasks and aren’t able to live life alone. Residents of nursing homes deserve to receive quality care. They have lived long lives and deserve to finish out…

When individuals suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI), it will inevitably be costly to treat it. However, depending on the age of the victim at the time the accident occurs or how severe the injury is, the price can go up considerably. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, among the different…

When you break your arm in a car accident, you often know right away. With a brain injury, though, the overall impact can be far more severe, and the symptoms may take longer to develop. For example, one man was in a serious car crash. He did say that he felt a little off…

When your loved ones age, you take whatever steps are necessary to help. At first, this could include helping with transportation, cooking and maintenance at a home. Eventually, many elderly people need around the clock supervision and care to treat illnesses and prevent injuries. You likely did a lot of research before deciding on…

When you visit an office building, shopping mall, store or other commercial area, you assume that the owner will keep the area safe at all times. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. It is possible to suffer a significant injury because of someone else’s negligence. A slip-and-fall accident is exactly what it sounds…

Tragically, a 19-year-old student was killed at a track meet. He went to Wheaton College and had decided to volunteer at the meet. During the hammer throw, he was accidentally struck with one of the hammers. The accident happened right around 4:15 in the afternoon. Since it was an athletic event, there were already…

Nursing home residents count on the people who work at the nursing home to provide them with life’s necessities. When these caregivers fail to provide adequate food and water, residents can suffer. Malnutrition and dehydration are serious issues in nursing homes that can severely impact the elderly.  What happens when a person is dehydrated?…

You’re putting your loved one in a nursing home because he or she has dementia. Not only is help needed with medication and daily tasks, but you’re always worried about forgetfulness, confusion, and wandering. The nursing home has workers who are trained to deal with these issues, helping to confine residents for their own…