Although the use of antidepressants has skyrocketed in recent years and they are still prescribed to pregnant women, multiple studies have demonstrated a link between antidepressant use during pregnancy and birth injuries. Over the past 20…
Continue ReadingThis month, we talk about the drug, Effexor, getting linked to birth injuries. Plus, we review a case in California about a cyclist who pleaded guilty a manslaughter case after hitting a pedestrian. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bbg-effexor-sept-2013.mp3Podcast: Play in…
Continue ReadingA lawsuit has been filed alleging that a worker was fired after applying for workers’ compensation benefits. Roger Johnson filed suit June 11 in St. Clair County Circuit Court, claiming that he was wrongly discharged. The…
Continue ReadingA Will County jury ruled in favor of an 82-year-old woman who was injured during surgery, awarding her $1 million in a medical malpractice case. Virginia Faletti of the Kankakee, Illinois area, alleged that she was…
Continue ReadingAn Illinois widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a psychiatrist, claiming improper treatment of her husband’s depression contributed to his suicide. Robin Lynn, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Bradley Lynn, filed the…
Continue ReadingThe researchers observed medical staff in nursing homes giving medication to 127 clients over a period of time and noted 428 errors, or 21.2 percent of the total administrations of medication. Another study, published in the…
Continue ReadingStatistics on motor vehicle crashes released by the state of Illinois show a high fatality rate for truck accidents. In 2011, the most recent year for which final data are available, there were 10,033 crashes involving…
Continue ReadingThe family of a Naperville woman killed in a hit-and-run collision has settled a lawsuit against the driver. Melissa Lech was killed in August 2008 when she was hit by a car while walking on McDonough…
Continue ReadingA bill has passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly that would reduce delays in lawsuit settlement payments. Senate Bill 1912 would mandate timely payments of settlements reached out of court. The legislation is important…
Continue ReadingThe Truck Safety Coalition joined with survivors of truck accidents and families of victims for the annual Sorrow to Strength event in Washington, D.C. The event, which is intended to advance truck safety, was comprised of…
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