September 9, 2008The American Association for Justice news brief recently included an article stating The National Highway Safety Administration said, “it isn't necessary to require that power windows operate in reverse to prevent the injury or deaths of children who could be...
Read More September 3, 2008Trish McCloud was permanently disabled when her motorcycle's rear tire blew out in 2002. After the jury awarded damages to her in her products liability case, the tire manufacturer, Goodyear Dunlop Tires, asked for a new trial, raising a variety...
Read More August 14, 2008According to a recent survey by Active Times, Trek was rated the number one bike brand in 2014 because they consistently produce quality bicycles and make advancements to the industry. How will the recent recall of nearly one million Trek...
Read More January 30, 2008CHICAGO DAILY LAW BULLETIN The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review a case that established the tort of negligent credentialing of doctors by hospitals as a cause of action in Illinois. The petition for leave to appeal was...
Read More July 26, 2007CHICAGO DAILY LAW BULLETIN Ruling in a case of first impression, the 1st District Appellate Court on Thursday affirmed that negligent credentialing of doctors by hospitals is a cause of action in Illinois. In a split decision, the appeals court...
Read More November 2, 2006Drowning cases in Illinois are very difficult to pursue, but can be successful with the proper legal approach. The Centers for Disease Control reports that drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years....
Read More October 22, 2006The Chicago Tribune should be commended for its reporting of the increasing numbers of workplace injuries among immigrants. In the series, Throwaway Lives, the Tribune observes: While fewer American workers are killed yearly on the job, that's not so for...
Read More October 22, 2006Over the past two months, three people have died in the same Best Western hotel room. An elderly couple first passed away in the hotel room in April. Then, on Saturday, a mother and her 11-year-old son were found unresponsive...
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