The health care debate continues to take center stage as Congress returns from break. Along with calls for a “public” option or a “cooperative” option, fingers are once again being pointed at tort reform, specifically medical malpractice reform. Unfortunately, the discussion has centered around medical malpractice attorneys and medical professionals, rather than the real parties… Read More
Concussions Sustained by Children
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities states that 1 million children a year suffer concussions, more than 30,000 of which will incur serious long term disability as a result of a concussion. Because a concussion, if left untreated, may lead to a severe traumatic brain injury, parents should seek immediate medical treatment for… Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Caused by Negligence
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 1.4 million people in the U.S. sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) annually, and that 50,000 people die each year from a traumatic brain injury. Where a TBI is caused by the negligence of another individual or entity, it is critical to consult with an experienced brain injury… Read More
Spinal Cord Injuries — Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
A previous post talked about severe neck and spine injuries as a result of a car accident, specifically, soft tissue injuries including herniated or ruptured discs. A more severe spinal cord injury that may occur as a result of car or truck accident, or other accident, is paralysis, including paraplegia or quadriplegia. To speak with… Read More
Catastrophic Personal Injury Explanation
A phrase often used in the personal injury context, mostly by personal injury lawyers themselves, is “catastrophic injury” or “catastrophic injuries.” Experienced personal injury lawyers hold themselves out as handling “catastrophic injury cases”, but what does that really mean? The answer is not always clear. Catastrophic, by definition, is something extremely harmful or severe. In… Read More
Distinguishing Medical Malpractice From An Unfortunate Result
One of the most difficult decisions all top medical malpractice lawyers have to make is whether to accept a new medical negligence case. Every day, our attorneys speak with potential clients, many of whom have been permanently injured or deceased family members as a result of medical complications. They come to us with the same… Read More
Porch Collapse Injury Liability
A recent Chicago Tribune article reminded people of the fatal porch collapse in Lincoln Park six years ago. Thirteen people lost their lives in June of 2003 when the porch they were standing on collapsed without warning. The Chicago Building Code 2(13-4-010) defines a porch as an “unheated roofed portion of a building, generally containing… Read More
Construction Site Falls – Scaffold Injuries
Falls are the most common type of construction site accident, especially falls from scaffolds. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), there are more than 50 deaths and 4500 injuries from scaffolding falls each year. Construction workers who fall several stories from scaffolding are often seriously injured, resulting in hospitalization or even death…. Read More
Illinios Repeals Notice Requirement In Negligence Lawsuits Against CTA
As our cost of living continues to increase, and our cities become overpopulated, more people will continue to rely on our public transportation, including the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Because the CTA commutes a mass number of people each day, the result of a CTA train or bus crash can be enormous. Severe personal injury,… Read More
Illinois Rejects Motorcycle Helmet Law – Intended To Reduce Catastrophic Motorcycle Accidents
With summer in full swing, motorcycle riders are coming out of the woodwork in Illinois and across the nation. Unfortunately, many of these motorcycle riders do not wear helmets on Illinois roads and highways for one main reason: Illinois remains one of the only states in the country to without a motorcycle helmet law. The… Read More