What are repetitive stress injuries?
When a worker has to repeat the same physical actions while on the job, they risk getting a repetitive stress injury.These injuries may sound on paper like something less problematic than they are. Unfortunately, this can easily lead to people underestimating their impact.What causes RSIs?Healthline discusses the ways repetitive stress injuries impact health. RSIs...
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Is this a sign of a TBI?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is entirely possible and even probable to suffer from a traumatic brain injury accordingly.Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can vary from moderate to severe, but should always get immediate medical attention. Thus, it is important to understand what a TBI can look like.Physical signsMedline Plus discusses...
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Can I get arrested for DUI while I’m not driving?
The common terms for DUI are “drinking and driving” and “drunk driving.” But in Illinois, you do not actually have to be driving to get charged with DUI.The state DUI statute prohibits driving or being “in actual physical control of any vehicle” while you have a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher. “Actual...
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What you must demonstrate during a license reinstatement hearing
When have your Illinois driving privileges revoked after driving under the influence, certain things must be true for you to regain possession of your driver’s license. The state needs to make sure you are not a threat to the public and that giving you your license back does not place anyone else in the...
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