Seriously Injured Cyclist Files Lawsuit

March 31, 2020

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a cyclist who filed a lawsuit after being injured in an accident involving an e-scooter. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BBG-PODCAST-MARCH-31-2020C.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Chicago announces plans to improve workers’ compensation program

March 10, 2020

Chicago is attempting to overhaul its workers’ compensation program in an effort to improve services for injured workers and to minimize fraud, abuse and waste in the claims administration process. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced major reforms following the…

Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Pays Family $2.6 Million

February 29, 2020

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a medical malpractice lawsuit that resulted in a $2.6 million settlement for the family of a heart patient who passed away from internal bleeding. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bbg-podcast-feb-29-2020B.mp3Podcast: Play…

Father of woman killed in shooting sues Mercy Hospital for wrongful death

February 25, 2020

The father of a 25-year-old pharmacy resident who died in a hospital shooting filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the facility and its security company of negligence in handling the situation. The complaint said they could…

Illinois considers mandatory breaks for pharmacists to reduce medication errors

February 21, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration is taking steps to ease the heavy, demanding workloads of pharmacists. Pharmacists play a vital role in patient safety, but they often work long hours that involve filling hundreds of prescriptions…

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by tow truck at airport

February 14, 2020

Collisions between pedestrians and vehicles can have devastating outcomes. The weight and size of large vehicles like SUVs and trucks can cause severe injuries, or even death. In a recent pedestrian accident, a 70-year-old man was…

Dump truck driver cited in fatal collision with bicyclist

February 7, 2020

Police cited a truck driver for negligent driving and making an improper right turn in an accident that killed a 37-year-old bicyclist. The crash occurred in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Bicyclist Carla Aiello…

Illinois mom wins $101 million in medical malpractice suit over son’s brain damage

February 4, 2020

A Cook County jury awarded a record-breaking $101 million to a woman whose 5-year-old son sustained serious brain damage during birth. She filed a medical malpractice lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against a Chicago-area hospital.…

Make A Mental Note: Stay Safe Out There, It’s Winter

January 31, 2020

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at various ways you can get injured due to the cold weather during winter time. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bbg-pod-jan-31-2020B.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Joliet Steak ‘n Shake customer files slip and fall lawsuit

January 28, 2020

A Steak ‘n Shake customer filed a negligence lawsuit against the restaurant chain’s now-closed Larkin Avenue location in Joliet, Illinois. The lawsuit is seeking damages in excess of $50,000. Germaine Moore suffered a slip and fall…