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How to Hire a Highway Construction Accident Lawyer in Illinois

Most highways in Illinois seem to be under construction, no matter what time of year it is. Drivers passing through these construction zones must follow certain rules, and the construction crew must do the same. When highway construction accidents happen,...
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How to Prove a SIRVA Injury (and Get Compensation in the VICP)

  You did what you were supposed to do: You got a vaccine, and now your shoulder won't stop hurting. It keeps you up at night, tossing and turning. Your shoulder pain has only gotten worse in the past few...
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SIRVA Isn’t a Diagnosis: 5 Vaccine Shoulder Injuries You Should Know

When getting a vaccine, a patient may experience a rare side effect known as SIRVA, which stands for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. It can happen when a medical professional administers a vaccine too high or too deeply into...
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How to Get Mesothelioma Attorney Assistance in Illinois

  Asbestos was advertised as a “miracle mineral” for over a century in the United States. Today, it’s known as the “mineral of death.”  According to the Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rock and soil....
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Symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) After a Flu Shot

  You got your flu shot, just like you always do. But after a week or two, you start feeling weird. You have trouble chewing and swallowing at meals, your vision seems a bit off, and your hands and feet...
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Impingement Syndrome (Swimmer’s Shoulder) from Flu Shot

Every year, you make the decision to get vaccinated against the flu. Sometimes, your shoulder is sore for a few days, and it goes away. This time, you experience intense shoulder pain and tenderness. It hurts to put your seatbelt...
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Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) from the Flu Shot Permanent?

There are many benefits to getting the annual flu shot, including increased immunity to different influenza virus variants. In most cases, you'll experience no serious or long-lasting side effects.  However, there are a handful of severe reactions from the seasonal...
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5 Top Safety Tips for Drivers and Motorcycle Riders

  May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Millions of Americans enjoy riding their motorcycles on our roads and highways. It’s another way to get around and explore our diverse nation. But most of the time, motorcyclists aren’t sharing the road...
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Illinois

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 319,146 Illinoisans were involved in car accidents in 2018. That is approximately 874 accidents per day. If you are one of the unfortunate many that become part of the statistic, the following reminders...
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos FAQ: What You Need to Know

Asbestos is found virtually everywhere in the United States. It was once mined all across the country and mixed into everyday products. Now, people who were exposed to this mineral are dying from a rare type of cancer called mesothelioma....
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