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Statute of limitations for birth injuries in Illinois

January 9, 2016

It is often the case that birth injuries could have been prevented if the treating physician had followed generally accepted medical practices. Such negligence on the part of doctors may lead some parents to file a…

Women sue birth control company for packaging error

December 31, 2015

More than 100 women from across the United States have filed a lawsuit against Qualitest Pharmaceuticals for an alleged birth control packaging error that resulted in unwanted pregnancies. The 113 women from 28 states are seeking…

14.3 Million dollar judgment against medical malpractice insurer

December 29, 2015

A judgment in the amount of $14.3 million was rendered in a medical malpractice lawsuit arising out of a case in which a baby suffered severe brain damage at birth. A jury in Cook County, Chicago,…

Estate administrator files wrongful death lawsuit against nursing home

December 26, 2015

A woman from Cook County, Chicago, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Chicago nursing home, claiming that its actions led to the death of an 87-year-old woman. The plaintiff is Patricia Williams, who is an…

Victim’s brother files wrongful death suit against truck driver and employer

December 23, 2015

In Cook County, Chicago, a man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a truck driver and his employer, claiming that the driver was operating his vehicle at an excessive speed when he hit and killed…

Automatic Brakes Will Be Made Standard Feature by Ten Automakers

December 21, 2015

Automatic braking, a safety feature with the potential to reduce the number of accidents and save lives, has so far been available only as a pricey option that many consumers choose to forgo. Now, 10 automakers…

Couple files negligence lawsuit for child’s birth injuries

December 20, 2015

A couple from Cook County, Illinois, sued the University of Chicago Medical Center for alleged medical negligence that resulted in their daughter suffering permanent birth injuries. The lawsuit was filed against the medical center and two…

Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Personal Injury Lawsuit

December 13, 2015

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a personal injury case that Brookfield Zoo should not have the same protections as governmental organizations in Illinois, despite it being situated on public land. On Sept. 24, the state…

Walgreens pharmacy’s lack of compliance with patient consultation rules

December 11, 2015

A consumer protection lawsuit accusing Walgreens pharmacists in California of failing to comply with patient consultation rules was settled for $502,200. According to Bonnie Dumanis, the District Attorney for San Diego County, pharmacist consultations avert medication…

Illinois Car Accident Deaths Likely to Increase in 2015

December 7, 2015

Traffic fatalities in Illinois are on pace to increase in 2015. In 2014, there were fewer fatalities from car accidents in Illinois than in nearly a century. The total of 910 traffic deaths was the lowest…