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Personal Injury Law

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Opinion, news and other information about areas of personal injury law.
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Last Entry: March 05, 2011 at 11:15:33

Personal Plea: Death of Dan Firkins, Still Looking for Cab Driver Responsible

Posted on May 24, 2010
After suffering two skull fractures and other injuries, Danny Firkins life came to an end on Saturday May 22, 2010, just over a week after he had been run over by a Chicago cab driver who fled the scene. Danny was a bright 32 year old man with a great future ahead of him...

Personal Plea: Please Help Find the Cab Driver that Left Dan Firkins Clinging to Life

Posted on May 21, 2010
On May 14, 2010, one of my best friends from college was dragged by a cab and left for dead in broad daylight. Danny Firkins was hailing a cab to go to class one week ago at about 3:30 in the afternoon near the corner of Honore and North Avenue in Bucktown...

Recall for Baxter Infusion Pumps Long Overdue

Posted on May 20, 2010
Infusion pumps used in hospitals are programmed to infuse medicine, nutrients, and other fluids into a patient's body. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently ordered Baxter, an Illinois healthcare company, to 'recall and destroy' over 200,000 of its Colleague pumps for defects discovered back in 2005...

CTA Bus Crashes into Chicago School ? Was Road Rage to Blame?

Posted on May 19, 2010
On May 10 at around 4:00 p.m., a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) collided into the Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy in Humboldt Park. The bus driver was swerving to avoid an SUV driver who abruptly merged into his lane. The 74-year-old SUV driver received a citation after attempting to leave the scene of the accident only after having to pull over from front-end damage to his vehicle...

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Double Baby Crib Recall

Posted on May 15, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recalls for both Simplicity and Graco brand cribs due to faulty hardware. Simplicity All Simplicity cribs with full-size frames have been recalled due to a faulty frame that could potentially bend, creating a space where the infant could get caught...

Water Bottles Still Contain BPA

Posted on May 14, 2010
Summer is just around the corner and that means it's time to stay hydrated. Many Chicagoans try to conserve by using reusable plastic water bottles, but they may want to take a second to reconsider. Many clear, polycarbonate bottles still contain BPA, which can seep into the water...

YAZ ? The Most Popular Oral Contraceptive in the U.S. May be Putting Women at Risk

Posted on May 13, 2010
This past Mother's Day marked another important milestone, the 50th anniversary of the advent of the birth control pill that revolutionized women's reproductive rights. Today, over 100 million women take oral contraceptives worldwide to prevent unwanted pregnancy, alleviate pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and even treat acne...

Children's Pain Medicine Recall Raises More Questions

Posted on May 10, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a recall for all Johnson & Johnson children's liquid pain relievers including Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl medications. A complete list of recalled medications can be found here...

21 Year Old Killed Due to Toyota Safety Problems

Posted on February 26, 2010
A 21 year old woman was killed in a collision in 2007, and her mother believes it was a result of failed brakes. Prior to the collision, the woman who owned a Toyota Yaris had taken the car into the dealership complaining of problems with the brakes...

Toyota Admits Growth More Important Than Safety

Posted on February 23, 2010
Once the manufacturer of one of the most reliable and safe vehicles on the road, Toyota is quickly plummeting to the bottom in the automobile kingdom. Consumers are no longer relying on Toyota's name when it comes to safety and quality. Today's statement by Toyota's president gives consumers more fuel to add to their concerns about Toyota vehicles...

Officer Killed on Lake Shore Drive - Too Icy or Not Enough Salt?

Posted on February 23, 2010
A Chicago police officer was killed during the early morning of February 22, 2010, when his car spun out of control on a Lake Shore Drive off ramp. The ramp was icy and the car smashed into a tree and a pole. The officer was apparently responding to a call regarding a burglary...

Illinois Safer for Patient Victims, Malpractice Caps Overturned

Posted on February 09, 2010
Late last week, the Illinois Supreme Court announced its much anticipated opinion in the Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital case. The Lebron case involved a young child who was injured as a result of medical errors that occurred at birth. Her life was forever changed through no fault of her own...

How Long Has Toyota Known About Accelerator Problems?

Posted on February 09, 2010
In just the last few months Toyota alerted consumers to potential problems with sticking accelerators in several of its vehicles. Many consumers believe these problems have recently come to light, however, the reality may be that Toyota knew it had a problem on its hands for over a year...

Toyota - Recall Intensifies, Answers Still Sought

Posted on January 29, 2010
Toyota's recall related to the acceleration of its vehicles has been brewing for some time now and seems to only be getting worse as the days, weeks and months go along. Toyota initially announced a recall in September of 2009 stating that there was a fear that accelerators could become trapped by floor mats causing unwanted acceleration and the inability to stop the vehicle...

Toyota Recall - Unintended Acceleration Caused by Floor Mats

Posted on December 03, 2009
A recently announced recall by Toyota brings to light the potential for serious injuries and death to millions of Americans. Toyota has determined the floor mats in several Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including, the 2007 - 2010 Camry, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2004-2009 Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2007-2010 Tundra, 2007-2010 ES350, 2006-2010 IS250 and the 2006-2010 IS350 can lead to unintended acceleration in the vehicles...

Serious Side Effects Including Death Related to Yas and Yasmin Birth Control Pills

Posted on September 10, 2009
Most prescription medications, if not all, come with their share of side effects. Recently, however, one prescription has been noticed in both the medical and legal community for the extensive side effects that it has caused. The birth control pill Yaz or Yasmin has now been linked to blood clots, pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, gallbladder problems and other injuries...

Giving Back - Nintendo Wii Finds a Home a Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

Posted on August 17, 2009
Today I was fortunate enough to be able to take the time to give back to the community. I spend most of my time in my office trying to help my clients that have been hurt and are trying to recover through use of the legal system. While this is what I do most days, it is true that many of my clients recovers occur outside of the courtroom and in facilities like Helping Hand...

Investigation Continues at Burr Oak Cemetery, May Re-Open Soon

Posted on July 24, 2009
As the investigation into the mishandling of buried loved ones at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois continues, the court recently appointed Roman Szabelski to oversee the cemetery. Szabelski, who was appointed approximately one week ago, hopes to have the cemetery reopen by August 1, 2009, but realizes that the documents at Burr Oak identifying the gravesites of the deceased are in complete disarray...

Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal Prompts Lawmakers to Act

Posted on July 15, 2009
As the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal grows bigger, lawmakers are moving to enact tougher regulations to ensure buried family members bodies are properly taken care of and respected. The Illinois Senate is expected to vote today on regulations related to record keeping at cemeteries and imposing tougher criminal penalties for people who disrupt the resting places of those who have passed...

Missing Loved Ones at Burr Oak Cemetery

Posted on July 13, 2009
The Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois is being investigated after news broke last week that cemetery workers were removing bodies previously buried at the cemetery and reselling the plots. Since the announcement many people have gone to the cemetery only to find their loved ones headstones in the wrong place or completely removed...

Numerous Side Effects Related to HydroxyCut

Posted on May 04, 2009
The recent recall of Hydroxycut has once again reminded the public of the danger of weight loss medications. Over the past several years, there have been scores of advertisements enticing consumers to take non-prescription supplements to aid them in weight loss...

FDA Announces Hydroxycut Recall

Posted on May 01, 2009
The FDA announced today that people using Hydroxycut products should discontinue use immediately. Hydroxycut has been linked to liver problems, including liver failure. There has been at least one reported death related to the product. There have also been reports of seizures, muscle damage, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems and other serious health problems related to taking Hydroxycut...

Northwestern Doctor Exposes Patients and Visitors to TB

Posted on April 21, 2009
Over the past ten months, a doctor at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago has potentially exposed hundreds of patients and visitors, including infants and children to tuberculosis or TB. The doctor-in-training was working as a pediatric resident at three different hospitals during this time...

Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on January 11, 2009
A recall was announced by King Nut Companies after it was determined a salmonella outbreak iwas linked to peanut butter King Nut manufactures. The Center for Disease Control, (CDC), believes that at least 399 people have been infected throughout the country...

Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

Posted on November 19, 2008
Women are continuing to complain about the terrible side affects that they have and still are experiencing as a result of wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. While at first glance this may seem like a frivolous complaint, it is far from frivolous. Women across the country are complaining of symptoms that have persisted for months including blisters that are bleeding and cracking, extreme breast swelling, itching and bruising...

Complaints of Rashes and Blistering from Victoria's Secrets' Bras Continue

Posted on November 17, 2008
More and more women have been complaining in recent days of Victoria's Secrets' bras causing them rashes and blisters. Several of these women have been suffering for months not knowing until recently the bras were the cause of their pain and discomfort...

Formaldehyde Discovered In Victoria's Secret's Bras

Posted on November 14, 2008
Several complaints have recently surfaced and lawsuits are being filed as a result of women developing rashes and hives after wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. The rashes have resulted in extreme pain, inflammation and can leave scars. It is believed that formaldehyde is being used in the bras and causing the reaction...

FDA Announces Label Change For Raptiva

Posted on October 21, 2008
The FDA has announced the drug Raptiva will undergo a label change that will include a boxed warning, the FDA's strongest warning. Raptiva is a psoriasis drug that has recently been linked to serious infections and death. The FDA is warning consumers that Raptiva may cause a suppression of the immune system...

Family Sues Car Manufacturer for Defective Tire Resulting in Death

Posted on October 21, 2008
The family of an 18 year old man filed a lawsuit against Cooper Tire & Rubber Company after the man was killed when a tire blew out of the vehicle he was a passenger in and caused the vehicle to flip several times and eject the man. He died at the scene of the accident...

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