Devastating Truck Accident Kills 4, Injures 11

June 30, 2018

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal truck accident on southbound I-55 in Madison County. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bbg-podcast-june-2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Girl hospitalized after dog bite inside Illinois Home Depot

June 29, 2018

A three-year-old girl suffered an eye injury after an encounter with a dog at Home Depot in Downers Grove, Illinois. Now her parents are seeking answers about why the store’s no pets policy was not enforced.…

Woman sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged talcum powder cancer risk

June 26, 2018

A woman brought a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the cancer risks associated with its popular talcum powder products. She claimed she would not have purchased Johnson’s…

Study finds Illinois mining injuries are underreported

June 22, 2018

Recent research has found the majority of Illinois mining-related injuries and illnesses go unreported to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA requires mine operators to report all such on-the-job incidents…

Truck driver faces multiple charges in fatal I-55 collision

June 15, 2018

A Colorado truck driver was charged with eight counts of aggravated reckless driving and four counts of reckless homicide in a crash that involved seven vehicles. Four people died in the accident, while 11 others suffered…

Medication Errors Are Higher Due To Opioid Shortage

May 31, 2018

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how a nationwide opioid shortage has caused medication errors throughout hospitals. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bbg-podcast-may-2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Opioid shortage has increased risk of medication errors, say experts

May 29, 2018

Hospitals are struggling with a worrying shortage of crucial painkillers administered to patients suffering from acute pain, battling cancer or undergoing surgery. A nationwide opioid shortage has left doctors and pharmacists unable to obtain sufficient injectable…

Woman’s family files wrongful death lawsuit against DUI suspect in car crash

May 22, 2018

The family of a 79-year-old woman who was killed in a car accident filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver allegedly responsible for it. He faces several DUI criminal charges in connection to the crash…

Employee sues J.F. Electric for retaliation over workers’ compensation claim

May 15, 2018

A former J.F. Electric Inc. employee filed a lawsuit against the company alleging he was wrongfully terminated for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Jack Holshouser sued his employer in Madison County Circuit Court in Illinois on…

Joliet man arrested for reckless driving after crashing car in police chase

May 11, 2018

Joliet police arrested a man who failed to stop for a traffic violation and ended up crashing into the median of Route 6 in Illinois. He was charged with reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, and leaving…