Our Chicago wrongful death attorneys have come to expect the corporations of the world to engage in delay and spin, while gambling with the lives of consumers (aka, the public). Thus it comes as no surprise to learn of continuing revelations from Toyota Motor Corporation, which demonstrate just how much the company is willing to… Read More
BP Hit With Record Fines and Judgment Relating to Unsafe Refinery
At the end of October, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) levied a record-breaking $87.4 million fine against British Petroleum (BP) for failure to correct safety violations after a 2005 explosion at its Texas City, Texas refinery. Fifteen people were killed in the explosion, and 170 others were injured. To contact a top explosion… Read More
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits
In the simplest terms, wrongful death is where someone is killed as a result the negligence, recklessness or wrongful conduct of another. In the personal injury context, wrongful death may occur as a result of transportation-related accidents, construction accidents, defective products and medical negligence. A wrongful death claim generally consists of the following four elements:… Read More
