Encephalomalacia refers to softening of the brain’s tissue due to hemorrhage or inflammation. It is one of the most serious types of brain injury. It can affect specific parts of the brain, or can be more widespread, and encephalomalacia can lead to complete dysfunction of the part of the brain that is affected. There are… Read More
Construction Site Fall Injuries
It goes without saying that construction is a dangerous industry in which to work. However, the statistics are alarming In 2001 alone, there were 481,400 non-fatal injuries and 1,225 fatal injuries in the construction industry in the United States. Although construction only comprises about 6% of American industry, the industry experiences approximately 20% of work-related… Read More
Study Finds Brain Imaging Can Predict Pain Intensity
Pain and suffering is often difficult to measure, even by the most experienced pain specialists. Patients are typically asked to rate their own pain on a scale of 1-10. Although there are objective ways to confirm physical and psychological injuries consistent with pain, the nature and extent of pain is typically measured by the patient’s… Read More
Trucking Industry Attacks Crucial Safety Program
During recent congressional hearings on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program (the CSA program), the trucking industry took aim at this important program, attempting to undermine this important safety program. In fact, the American Trucking Association, while claiming to support the safety goals of the CSA program, told a congressional panel… Read More
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Every March, the nation recognizes National Brain Injury Awareness Month: a month devoted to raising awareness of the various types and causes of brain injuries, and support for the victims of these injuries. The top Chicago brain injury attorneys of Passen & Powell recognize this important month, as an important part of our mission to… Read More
Irresponsible Criticism of Distracted-Driving Legislation
The experienced Chicago automobile accident attorneys of Passen & Powell have frequently written about the dangers of distracted driving, including the use of handheld cellphones, and even hands-free cellphones, while driving. Indeed, studies have shown that using these devices create a greatly-increased risk of an accident: even as high as a risk equivalent to the… Read More
Driving the Most Dangerous Part of America’s Jobs
When most people think of on-the-job-injuries, they think of falls, working with heavy machinery, factory or construction site injuries, and even chemical spills and exposures. However, the single leading cause of work-related deaths is far more commonplace: motor vehicle accidents. Over one-third of all work-related fatalities stem from motor vehicles. According to data kept by… Read More
‘Understanding Distracted Driving’ Aims to Reduce Crashes
The experienced car accident attorneys of Passen & Powell have frequently written about the dangers of distracted driving. Now, a new video series from the National Safety Council, based here in Illinois, aims to fight this problem with honest, straight-talk discussion of the risks. See chart from The University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research… Read More
Falls from Windows a Major Childhood Danger
In our modern society, baby-proofing and child-proofing have become standard and commonplace. Cautious parents take action to secure or eliminate every small threat or danger their children might face, from cabinet door-locks to bumpers on the edges and corners of fireplaces and furniture. But in doing so, many have overlooked one of the greatest dangers… Read More
Crane Accident Highlights Construction Dangers
They are as much a part of Chicago’s urban landscape as elevated train tracks, skyscrapers, and bridges: construction cranes, large and small. The city of big shoulders built those shoulders one piece at a time, and construction cranes played a large role. But these highly useful pieces of equipment, like all construction equipment, can pose… Read More
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