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The Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) released a new study that estimates the annual cost of car accidents to the Illinois economy at $3.8 billion. The study considers emergency services, medical costs, lost workdays and productivity, and increased congestion. ILEPI used a model for...
A truck accident can cause serious injuries and even death to anyone involved. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. For drivers to stay safe and reduce the risk of injuries, it is important to be familiar with the most common...
There is no question that car accidents can be extremely stressful, but if the accident involved serious injuries or fatalities, victims may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is a psychological condition brought on after a particularly traumatic experience. Whether the victim was...
Truck drivers are confronted with serious risks every day, but the summer months bring a whole new set of safety issues to deal with on the road. As temperatures rise and vacationers hit the highways, the risk of being involved in a serious or...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look at reports of health problems linked to breast implants. Doctors and manufacturers have been dismissing these reports for years, but the number of claims of injury or illness has reached a tipping...
Witnessing a car accident can be a very traumatic event. Depending upon the seriousness of the crash, there could be multiple injuries, fatalities, and dangers at the accident scene itself, including the risks of fuel fires and oncoming traffic. What you do next can...
The digitization of medical records was supposed to reduce medical errors, save money, and provide patients with a way to have quick and easy access to their medical histories. Yet, 10 years after its implementation, the system has not produced the intended positive effects....