Hypoxia is a word that means reduced supply of oxygen to body tissues, and the term “cerebral hypoxia” refers to reduction of oxygen supply to the brain, leaving the vitals neurons in the brain quickly susceptible to long-term damage or cell death. Anoxia means complete lack of oxygen to the tissues. In the context of… Read More
Acute Stroke Injuries
Stroke is a brain injury of which we should all be aware. If an ischemic stroke, or one due to a blood clot or embolus (a clot which travels from the heart or veins) occludes the arteries to the brain and lodges there, stopping blood flow to the brain, there is treatment that is available… Read More
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
This month is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and a good time to talk about traumatic brain injury and its consequences. Traumatic brain injury (TBI), sometimes called “closed head injury,” occurs when an individual experiences a sudden, violent jolt or blow to the head. Sometimes, TBI occurs from the recoil action when the head is struck,… Read More
Pradaxa Death Toll Continues to Rise
In yet another example of a drug meant to help patients, which in fact causes incalculable danger, injury, and death, the drug Pradaxa is receiving increasing scrutiny as its death toll continues to mount. Pradaxa, also known as dabigatran, is used to prevent strokes in those who have atrial fibrillation, a heart-rhythm disorder. The condition… Read More
Keep Your Children Safe From Others’ Negligence on Halloween
Halloween may be the best night of the year for children: costumes, candy, and staying up past bedtime are an unbeatable combination. Unfortunately, it has become an adult party-holiday, as well, leading to sharply increased risks for the little ones from negligent and drunk drivers. In fact, as our Chicago auto accident attorneys know only… Read More
Trucking Industry Attacks Crucial Safety Program
During recent congressional hearings on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program (the CSA program), the trucking industry took aim at this important program, attempting to undermine this important safety program. In fact, the American Trucking Association, while claiming to support the safety goals of the CSA program, told a congressional panel… Read More
Chicago Bus Accidents
The experienced bus accident attorneys of Passen Powell Jenkins know that the majority of accidents involving large commercial vehicles – buses as well as trucks – are caused by the larger vehicle. Whether through hours-of-service violations, poorly maintained equipment, or other problems, commercial truck and bus lines cause numerous accidents each week in the U.S…. Read More
Illinois Megabus Crash: Investigation Continues
The Illinois State Police, Major Accident Investigation Unit, as well as federal investigators are still trying to understand how a double-decker Megabus crashed into a concrete pillar of an overpass Thursday afternoon on Interstate 55 near Litchfield, Illinois, sending over 38 passengers on board to the hospital for treatment, and killing at least one passenger,… Read More
DUI Repeat Offender Sentenced to Six Years
Motorists like to believe that our roadways are kept safe from dangerous drunk drivers by the police and the legal system. The reality, however, is that unless and until a drunk driver causes an accident and serious damage or death, he often receives little more than a slap on the wrist, enabling him to continue… Read More
Illinois House Advances Misguided Bond Limitation Bill
The experienced personal injury attorneys of Passen Powell Jenkins were disappointed to see the Illinois House take action last week to cap appellate bonds. While this action may prevent extremely rare instances of excessive bonds, it also acts to curtail the rights of successful plaintiffs and put them at risk of losing their recovery should… Read More
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