Our Chicago personal injury lawyers routinely monitor government recalls of dangerous products, which place the public health and safety at risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced earlier this month that it will at last move to ban the manufacture and sale of drop side infant cribs. Drop side cribs, which have been… Read More
Company Behind Mining Explosion Attempts to Settle With Families
The Chicago wrongful death lawyers at Passen & Powell have, over the past few weeks, discussed the recent explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, the worst mining disaster in 40 years. The deaths of the many miners who lost their lives in this disaster are made all the more shocking by… Read More
Illinois Govt. Finds Cancer Cluster from Crestwood Water Well
Every once in a while our Chicago personal injury lawyers come across a story that epitomizes the need for civil accountability for practices which endanger our public health. Today’s Chicago Tribune reported that the Illinois Department of Public Health conducted a study of cancer rates in Crestwood between 1994 and 2006, after an April 2009… Read More
Congressman Murtha’s Death Caused By Medical Malpractice?
Earlier this month, Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa) died from complications after having his gallbladder removed. Soon after his death, speculation arose whether Congressman Murtha fell victim to medical negligence. Our experienced Chicago medical malpractice lawyers discuss this issue below. Gallbladder surgery is a relatively routine procedure. Still, as with all surgeries, there is a risk… 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
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
Who May Recover For Wrongful Death?
Where a family member or someone close to you dies as a result of the carelessness or recklessness of another, it is important to contact the best wrongful death lawyer you can find. An experienced wrongful death attorney can investigate the factual circumstances surrounding the accident or malpractice, and also consult you regarding your legal… Read More
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM) Claims in Illinois
Despite the catchy Safe Auto jingle, many motorists in Illinois remain uninsured or underinsured. As the economy continues to suffer, more people may see car insurance as a luxury they cannot afford. Unfortunately, the presence of uninsured and underinsured motorists takes a huge toll on our society, especially when those uninsured motorists are involved in… Read More
Social Host Liability in Illinois for Underage Alcohol-Related Accidents and Injuries
June is a month filled with graduation parties parties, many of which are attended by children under the age of 21. An unfortunate reality is that alcohol is often consumed at such parties, which are too often followed by children getting into a motor vehicle to drive themselves, and their friends, home. The consequences of… Read More