Illinois Legislature Passes Bill Increasing Attorney Fees in Medical Malpractice Cases

February 28, 2013

The Illinois General Assembly has passed a measure that would increase the attorneys’ fees allowed in medical malpractice cases, but would also prevent attorneys from petitioning the court for higher fees. The Illinois House of Representatives…

Nursing Home Sued in Wrongful Death Case

February 25, 2013

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a nursing home on the South Side of Chicago after a patient, who was allegedly prescribed an overdose of medication, died. A representative of Sonya Eli file the…

Google’s Driverless Car May Herald Historic Shift in Auto Safety

February 21, 2013

The driverless car being developed by Google may be the most important innovation in vehicle safety since safety belts. If Google meets its goals for reduction in traffic accidents, then millions of people could be saved…

Family of MRSA-Infected Nursing Home Resident Files Suit

February 5, 2013

A 90-year-old nursing home resident is once again in the hospital for treatment of ongiong ear infections caused by an infestation of maggots allegedly acquired while living in a local nursing home. Catherine McCann, who suffers…

Major Brain Injury Study Yields Disappointing Results

February 1, 2013

A major scientific study of the effects of a nutritional supplement on brain injuries has yielded disappointing results. The U.S. military had hoped that the the supplement, citicoline, could be used to treat wounded veterans. In…

Safety Officials Recommend Mandates for Crash-Avoidance Systems in Autos

January 30, 2013

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a new recommendation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a recommendation that the federal government require auto manufacturers to include the latest crash-avoidance technologies as standard equipment…

Injured Woman Sues Chicago Go-Kart Facility

January 28, 2013

A customer at a go-kart racetrack in Beford Park is suing the facility’s ownership and management. She claims the seat belt on the go-kart she was driving did not function properly and as a result, she…

Feds Sue Chicago Doctor in Prescription Drug Kickback Case

January 25, 2013

Federal authorities have charged a Chicago doctor with taking kickbacks. Federal authorities filed suit against Dr. Michael J. Reinstein, a Chicago psychiatrist, on November 15, alleging that in exchange for kickbacks from drug companies, he prescribed…

Senior Drivers Present Safety Challenges, but Valuable Resources are Available

January 22, 2013

Seniors on the road can be a sensitive subject. Seniors are safe drivers in that they tend to wear seat belts, obey the speed limit and avoid drinking and driving. However, data from the Insurance Institute…

Firearm Sales Website Sued in Connection with Shooting Death

January 17, 2013

Gun control advocates will try to hold a website that facilitates arms sales legally responsible for the murder of a sixth grade teacher in Oak Brook. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence recently filed suit…