Seeking prompt medical attention after a car accident is important. Most people in Illinois already know this, but the prospect of hefty medical bills scares many victims into ignoring their symptoms. Instead, it might feel easier to just go home even when those...
Year: 2020
Healing from a dog bite can be brutal
Those who suffer from a dog bite need to be aware that the issues they face may last for a long time. Healing is not always the simple, straightforward process that people often assume it is. It can actually be a brutal process that is, in some ways, far worse than...
Most car accidents come from this one cause
Does the road ever feel too chaotic? Accidents happen for so many reasons. You have to contend with drunk drivers, distracted drivers, inexperienced drivers, road sign and control issues, poor weather conditions and a whole host of other issues. It feels like...
Some crash injuries could take hours or days to manifest symptoms
As you head out on Illinois roads, you may give little thought to what could happen as you go about your plans for the day. While sharing the roads with countless others, some of whom may be more interested in reading a text than keeping watch on the task at hand,...
10 things not to do after getting divorced
Post-divorce life is going to be different. How different depends on your individual circumstances. If you have children, for instance, it's going to be a lot more complex than if you do not.Regardless of what it looks like, though, you don't want to make any mistakes...
Intoxicated wrong-way driver causes crash
A man in Illinois drove the wrong way down the road and caused a head-on crash. He has been arrested, and police say he was intoxicated at the time of the wreck. That wreck happened on US 34 on Jan. 25. It took place at approximately 7:30 p.m., per reports. The police...
Understand child custody issues before going to court
Did parenting disputes play a role in your decision to divorce? Many Illinois parents can relate to constantly fighting with their spouses about their kids. Perhaps, this wasn't the sole reason you determined you would rather move on in life without your spouse, but...
How parents can help teens be safe drivers
Teens are much-maligned for being unsafe drivers who cause too many accidents, but it does not have to be that way. There are plenty of things that concerned parents can do to help their teens drive safely. Where should you start? Naturally, your teen needs to go...
Divorce may center around money issues
Financial issues can and do lead to divorce, and it's often because the family simply does not have enough money. They feel stressed. One spouse may feel like it is the other person's fault. Even if they don't feel that way, the couple may decide a fresh start can...
Do one thing at a time when driving on ice
Driving on ice is dangerous and often frightening for those who do not do it often. You can feel like you are barely in control of your car -- and that may be true. A lot of accidents happen because people suddenly lose control or can't react the same way they can on...