What does the Glasgow Coma Scale mean?
Car accidents are common sources of head injuries. If you or your loved one suffered a head injury, medical professionals use the Glasgow Coma Scale to describe the extent of consciousness.According to the National Library of Medicine, physicians examine three aspects, including verbal response, motor function, and eye-opening.Verbal responsesSince TBIs can impact how you...
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What are the penalties for DUI in Illinois?
Drunk driving in Illinois carries serious legal consequences. There are different punishments to correspond to the age, occurrence and amount of alcohol in the blood at the time of the incident.Facing a DUI charge could lead to imprisonment, paying hefty fines or having your license revoked. Here is what you need to know about...
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How does the new license reinstatement law affect you?
Laws change, and in Illinois, a law passed in 2016 introduced significant changes regarding driver’s license reinstatement.You need your car to get around and are probably used to driving on a daily basis. If the state suspended or revoked your driving privileges, what are the reinstatement requirements?Driving with a BAIIDIf you are a first...
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Can a TBI trigger personality change?
Traumatic brain injuries can impact your life in a number of ways including your mobility and your emotional reasoning. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may suffer a permanent disability.Since your accident, you may feel like you are not the same person as before. Something to note, a TBI can impact your...
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