In 2010, distracted driving will remain a hot topic and rightly so. Technology has become an integral part of our every day lives and has transformed methods of transportation, such as automobiles, into remote offices. The problem that our Chicago car accident attorneys are beginning to see, however, is what happens when drivers become distracted… Read More
Study Questions Impact of Banning Cell Phone Usage While Driving
Our last week’s series on distracted driving and technology was interrupted by a discussion of the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Lebron v. Gottlieb, striking down damage caps in medical malpractice actions. Our Chicago car accident attorneys will continue the series this week. The premise behind banning texting or cell phone usage while driving is… Read More
Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Damage Caps in Medical Malpractice Cases as Unconstitutional
Today, the Illinois Supreme Court held that legislative caps on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases violate the separation of powers clause of the Illinois Constitution. This landmark decision, Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, No. 105741 (Ill. Feb. 4, 2010), comes as a huge relief to Chicago medical malpractice lawyers who represent the interests of… Read More
IL Supreme Court Set To Rule on Constitutionality of Damage Caps
Tomorrow, the Illinois Supreme Court is expected to issue its opinion in Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, a case challenging the constitutionality of damage caps in medical malpractice lawsuits pursuant to the Illinois Medical Malpractice Act of 2005. Chicago medical malpractice attorneys and both sides of the bar are highly anticipating this opinion. As noted… Read More
Commercial Drivers Prohibited From Using Cell Phones While Driving
This week, our Chicago injury lawyers will discuss various initiatives and issues relating to distracted driving — in particular, drivers distracted by cell phones, PDAs, handheld devices and other technology. In recent months, an increased number of catastrophic motor vehicle accidents have been found to have been caused by drivers distracted by such devices. The… Read More
Tort Reform is a ‘Distraction’ in Health Care Debate
As Congress continues to grapple with health care reform, many conservatives and lobbyists for the insurance industry have called for tort reform as a way to reduce the costs of healthcare. However, nearly every independent health economist and legal expert who has studied the issue have found that tort reform would have virtually no impact… Read More
Illinois Motor Vehicle Fatalities Lowest Since 1921
The Illinois State Police recently announced that 2009 was the safest year on Illinois roadways since 1921, in terms of the number of traffic fatalities. The number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2009 dropped below 1,000 for the first time in nearly 90 years. The number of traffic fatalities in 2009 was… Read More
No ‘Relation Back’ in Personal Injury Complaint Adding Employer Defendant
People sometimes wonder why it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you suspect an injury was caused by the carelessness or recklessness of another. One important reason is to identify all possible defendants before the statute of limitations (the time in which a lawsuit must be filed)… Read More
Studies Show Many Hospital-Acquired Infections Are Preventable
Previous blog posts from our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers have focused on hospital-acquired infections, or infections patients develop while in the hospital, that can sometimes be fatal. Two new studies, published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week, show that deadly infections often arrive at hospitals with the patient. The studies demonstrate that… Read More
Injured Hockey Trainer’s Negligence Lawsuit Not Barred by Contact Sports Exception
As a former competitive hockey player (and current men’s league player), any hockey-related legal opinions peak my interest. As a personal injury attorney in Chicago, I also make certain to stay abreast of personal injury-related legal news. Which is why I found the recent Illinois appellate court decision, Weisberg v. Chicago Steel, No. 2-08-0789 (Ill…. Read More
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