Head Injuries
Coup-Contrecoup Brain Injury
Head trauma can be caused in a wide variety of ways and can lead to various mental, physical, and emotional health complications as a result. Things like a car accident
Car Accidents
Claw Clip Car Accident
Over the years, trends come and go, only for them to reemerge years later. One trend making a comeback is the claw clip hairstyle. Thanks to social media outlets like
Personal Injury
What Are Special Damages in a Personal Injury Claim?
When a plaintiff suffers harm and/or financial loss due to a defendant’s negligence, they may have grounds to seek compensation via a civil lawsuit. Financial compensation comes in the form
Elder Abuse
Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes
Antibiotics are arguably the greatest tool modern medicine has given us. Thanks to antibiotics, the majority of our population doesn’t drop dead in a matter of days over a minor
Personal Injury
What is Delayed Drowning?
According to CDC data, 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings and 8,000 non-fatal drownings occur every single year in the United States. We tend to hear about fatal drownings the most often,
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death vs Survival Action in Chicago
Losing a loved one is never easy, but when the negligent actions of another cause that death, it can make that loss even more difficult to bear. The last thing
Personal Injury
Symptoms to Look for After a Fall on Back in Chicago
After suffering a slip and fall accident, you may immediately feel pain and seek medical attention. Following some fall accidents, however, you may not feel as if you sustained injuries
Back Injuries
Radiculopathy vs. Neuropathy
When you’ve been involved in a traumatic accident that caused a spinal injury or brain damage, you could suffer from life-altering conditions that affect your daily life. The spine and
Medical Malpractice
Medical Standard of Care in Illinois
All personal injury lawsuits require proof of negligence and lack of duty of care; medical malpractice cases are no different. In the medical field, doctors and other healthcare professionals must
Car Accidents
Dram Shop Attorney Chicago
At Curcio & Casciato, our experienced Chicago dram shop attorneys handle personal injury cases involving drunk driving accidents and injuries sustained in other personal injury accidents caused by an intoxicated individual
Car Accidents
Is it Illegal to Drive With Headphones in Illinois?
Distracted driving is a dangerous practice that is all too familiar to a lot of people. From texting, to eating, to fiddling with navigation devices, many people become distracted every
Elder Abuse
Fall Risk Assessment: Identifying and Preventing Falls in Chicago, IL
Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries among older adults, often resulting in head injuries, fractures, or even death. A fall risk assessment helps healthcare providers and caregivers identify
