As many Americans have become aware, Johnson & Johnson recently issued a massive artificial hip recall. More specifically, the company’s DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. unit issued the recall. The product was the much-used metal ASR artificial hip, implanted in about 93,000 patients. According to DuPuy, these artificial hips were found to fail at a “higher-than-expected” rate…. 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
Medical Malpractice Myths: Doctors are Fleeing (Part III)
Today is day three of our series on “Five Myths of Medical Malpractice,” presented by our Chicago injury and wrongful death attorneys. Time for Myth #3: Medical Negligence Myth #3: Doctors are Fleeing Numerous studies, including a recent study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, has debunked the argument that doctors are “fleeing”… Read More