In most cases, coronavirus hits victims like a sledgehammer, and the symptoms quickly fade. But that’s not always the case. In 2021, the federal government added long COVID to the list of covered conditions in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Common long-term COVID symptoms, which researchers are still trying to understand, include: Trouble sleeping arrhythmia …
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Steering clear of colliding with a big rig truck is always the objective. Maintaining a generous following distance might be the best way to avoid a big rig accident. The minimum safe following distance behind a large truck is recommended to be about eight seconds. Bad weather, like ice, rain, or snow, should double that …
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Almost two-thirds of the estimated 77,000 lawyers in Illinois are in private practice. Almost all these attorneys handle at least a few vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall, and other injury claims. Upon initial inspection, there is very little to distinguish one lawyer from another. But upon closer inspection, some significant differences emerge, assuming potential clients know what …
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It comes as a surprise to many people that their legal claims have deadlines and a personal injury lawsuit is no exception. Those who are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, for instance, can seek recovery from the at-fault party in court, but only if they do so before the statute of limitations …
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Vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of Americans every year. In serious injury cases, medical bills alone often exceed $100,000. Most health insurance companies refuse to pay these costs and most Illinois families do not have the funds to cover them. A Rockford personal injury attorney does more than obtain financial compensation for these …
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Following a serious accident, medical bills often exceed $100,000. These enormous expenses are completely debilitating to most Winnebago County families, causing many victims to not get the treatment they need. As a result, their serious injuries get go from bad to worse. Vehicle replacement is a concern as well. If the family car is destroyed, …
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Lack of communication and the medical economy are the two underlying reasons roughly one in five patients are misdiagnosed. This proportion is much higher than many doctors believe it to be, which means they are largely unaware of the misdiagnosis crisis. As outlined below, that’s no excuse for negligence, so substantial compensation is available in …
They appear effortless on stage, but dancers face more serious injury risk than almost any other type of performer. Some common injuries include hip impingement, knee injuries, and spinal fractures. Over time, dancers are also at risk for arthritic joints. These injuries may not be life-threatening, but they are certainly life-altering. That’s especially true of …
In 2010, professional golfer Tom Watson became the poster boy for hip implants. Mr. Watson underwent hip replacement surgery in 2008, and two years later he nearly won the British Open. Millions of active older adults thought if he could do that, then so could they. Mr. Watson had one of the new Metal-on-Metal hips …
Daycare abuse comes in many forms. It could be physical, verbal, mental, sexual, or emotional. All these types of abuse are equally harmful to both children and their families. If not dealt with right away, such issues could also cause long-term damage. The good news is that children are very resilient, so prompt and proper …
