Category: Personal Injury

Vehicle accidents in the workplace are among the most common workplace accidents in Illinois and across the country. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports, 63 of the fatal occupational injuries that occurred in Illinois in 2013 were transportation-related accidents. Nationally, about 16 percent of fatal transportation incidents (284…

How many concussions – or mild traumatic brain injuries – did National Football League players suffer in 2012? It depends on which source you rely on. According to the NFL 2014 Player Health & Safety Report, there were 261 concussions in 2012. However, PBS Frontline Concussion Watch reports 171 concussions…

Today, there are pending concussion-related lawsuits against the NFL, NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Millions upon millions of dollars are being dedicated to medical research and improvements to helmets and other safety equipment. New rules are also being introduced at all levels of the sport…