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December 2nd, 2016

Is Vacuum Extraction During Childbirth a Safe Option?

The safety of vacuum extraction depends a great deal upon how it is performed and the particular situation in which a Chicago-area doctor suggests using it as an option during childbirth. In general, the risks are quite similar to those faced in standard childbirth, though typically at a somewhat higher rate. There is also the...

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November 29th, 2016

Is Your Employer Keeping You Safe Enough?

Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to work in America, accounting for more workplace injuries than any other type of business. Chicago construction sites are no exception and proper procedures must be taken by employers to ensure their employees are able to work safely without fear of personal injury or fatality while trying...

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November 25th, 2016

How to Keep Your Car Safer than a One-Horse Open Sleigh

The winter holidays are some of the busiest times of the year for travelers, with millions of people driving short and long distances to be with family and friends. In Chicago, this can also be an especially dangerous time to be a driver, since wintery conditions from snow, ice, and slush create numerous hazards that...

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October 31st, 2016

Chicagoan Charged For $1 Billion Nursing Home Kickback Scheme

A prominent Chicago nursing home operator was arrested in his Florida home and jailed, with no bond, accused of a $1billion nursing home bribery and kickback scam. The man is part of a family who owns nursing homes in Illinois, Florida, and Missouri.  Troubles like this aren’t new to that organization which has been the...

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October 28th, 2016

Did Your Chicago Doctor Warn You About These Possible Anesthesia Complication Injuries?

Injuries due to anesthesia are relatively uncommon in Chicago, which is good news for anyone about to undergo surgery. When injuries do occur, however, they are often due to human error and are avoidable, which means in many of these cases the injury was caused by negligence that could have been avoided through more attentive...

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October 25th, 2016

$9 Million Medical Malpractice Payout for Chicago Hospital Death

A 40-year-old pregnant mother of six complaining of shortness of breath went to the ER at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago in 2010. She was diagnosed with pneumonia, but was never admitted to intensive care.

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October 21st, 2016

When Does a Pedestrian Have the Right of Way in Chicago?

When operating a vehicle or acting as a pedestrian, “right of way” means that one person or vehicle should be allowed to move before any others. When it comes to pedestrians, who often share parts of the road with motor vehicles, it is important to understand when the pedestrian should yield to the vehicle, and...

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October 18th, 2016

What are the Most Common Driving Distractions in Chicago?

Even though driving involves hurling thousands of pounds of metal at very high speeds along potentially narrow streets, among dozens of other drivers performing the same task, long-term vehicle operation can lead to complacency. It is easy to forget just how potentially dangerous the simple act of driving can be, and so people begin to...

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October 12th, 2016

What are the Most Common Injuries in a Rear-End Collision in Chicago?

In 2014, rear-end collisions accounted for about 29% of traffic crashes in Illinois, far more than any other type of accident. By contrast, head-on collisions made up less than 1% of crashes, while collisions with parked vehicles and turning crashes combined accounted for about 26% of cases. Rear-end collisions are, by far, the most common...

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