You may think of a brain injury in connection with sports; for instance, it is common for football players to experience concussions. However, vehicle crashes, along with falls, account for most of the traumatic brain injuries reported each year in the United States....
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How to stay safe in sub-zero wind chills
As the polar vortex tears through the Midwest, 77 percent of the continental U.S. population is being hit by an unusual cold snap. For many of us, these are the coldest temperatures we've ever experienced. In Illinois, one man has already died in a weather-related...
Steps railroad workers should take after suffering an injury
Railroad work can be hazardous. On-the-job injuries include burns, broken bones and much more. Would you know what to do if you sustained an injury in a railroad-related accident? You may be eligible for compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act....
During the shutdown, federal employees at higher risk of injury
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the 30th day of the partial government shutdown. For the last month, upwards of 800,000 federal government employees and contractors have either been without a job or been forced to work without pay. The situation is...
The link between road construction and car crashes
When you are trying to get somewhere in Illinois within a particular timeframe, road construction can throw a wrench in the works and cause frustrating delays. While construction zones can prove annoying, they can also prove highly dangerous, with America’s...
Don’t let your new year’s resolutions land you in the hospital
The new year is upon us. If you're eager to get rid of the extra weight you put on over the holidays, you may have made a new year's resolution to bump up your exercise routine. Many Americans approach work-out resolutions with gusto--vowing to shed excess pounds and...