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Did Legalizing Marijuana Just Make Your Commute More Dangerous?
Illinois joined the ranks of ten other states in America to allow recreational marijuana use as of January 1, 2020. With the new recreational law now in place, it is no wonder why there are lots of questions surrounding this change. For many residents of Illinois,...
What Is Medical Malpractice?
When you go to your doctor for help, or when you register at the hospital for a procedure, you are putting your health in the hands of professionals. While the majority of medical appointments, procedures, diagnoses, and surgeries result in success, there are times...
What You Should Know About Scott’s Law
When you are driving, do you know what to do when you approach a stationary emergency vehicle with its lights on? You likely already know what to do in order to keep you safe, as well as the emergency responders. Slow down, drive with caution and move over into...
Who Pays for My Medical Bills After an Accident
When you’ve been involved in a vehicle accident, the consequences last well after impact. Not only are you focused on your personal recovery, but you also have to worry about filing insurance claims, getting a rental car, and coping with the trauma that lingers after...
Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in a vehicle accident, slip and fall incident, or another occurrence that was not your fault, you can feel a mix of emotions. First of all, it is physically shocking to go through medical treatment and follow up for your injuries. You may also...
Use These Habits to Bust Distracted Driving
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 9 people are killed each day in the United States in vehicle accidents that involve a distracted driver. The same report estimates more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes daily that also involve distracted driving....
PTSD After a Vehicle Accident
When you hear the term “PTSD”, what do you think about? You wouldn’t be alone if you immediately thought of war veterans. Unfortunately, many veterans do live with post-traumatic stress syndrome, or PTSD. However, physicians and mental health professionals now...
Financial Concerns After an Accidental Injury
Accidental injuries are unexpected, unplanned, and stressful. If you have been involved in an incident that resulted in an injury, if it happened to your loved one, you already know an accidental injury leads to physical and emotional concerns. However, it’s not just...
Trump Administration Attempts to Weaken Safety Rules for Truck Drivers
From 2009 to 2017, 44 states have experienced increases in the number of people killed in large truck crashes. Despite this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has presented a proposal to drastically weaken the hours of service (HOS) rules for...
Working with Insurance Companies After a Vehicle Accident
When you are involved in a vehicle accident, you leave the incident feeling shaken, scared, and worried. No matter if you were seriously injured or walked away, or if it was your fault or the other driver’s, you are likely going to need to work with insurance...