Just this month, attorneys affiliated with filed a lawsuit in Chicago against Spirit Airlines. The suit alleges that a flight attendant negligently spilled a hot liquid on a passenger causing injury. Of course, this isn’t the first time that an airline has been sued over a hot spill. A woman sued Continental Airlines for emotional...
Read More About Airline in Hot Water Over Spilled Coffee In IllinoisNorth of Chicago in Beach Park Illinois, a school bus that stopped in traffic with 56 students onboard was rear ended by a semi-trailer truck. That bus was then pushed into another semi-trailer truck that was stopped in front. As a result, nine children were injured and transported to Vista West and Vista East Hospitals...
Read More About Nine Students Injured in Beach Park AccidentIt was recently announced that the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have decided to penalize certain hospitals that carry high rates of infection and injuries. As a result of this penalty, certain hospitals may lose 1% of their Medicare reimbursements, which may cost these facilities an estimated twelve million dollars. The Illinois hospitals...
Read More About Chicago Hospitals with High Injury Rates Will Lose MillionsWhere do you turn if you are sick and in need of immediate medical assistance? You turn to your nearest hospital emergency room, of course. If your circumstances can wait a day or two, you make an appointment with your doctor. But, when the situation is so serious that help is needed right away, you...
Read More About Chicago Hospital Sued for Millions Over Child’s DeathYou love your dog. You pamper them, give them treats, and walk them everyday. When it comes to the household pecking order, the dog might even rank higher than some family members. And who could blame you? That is why it is important to train and familiarize your dog with its surroundings. If that pet...
Read More About Chicago Pet Owners Beware – Dog Attacks Can Cost YouIn the hit television show Better Call Saul, comedian Bob Odenkirk plays an unscrupulous attorney that straddles the line between petty criminal and brilliant attorney. In one episode, he describes his less than admirable past to a couple of hoodlums looking to make a quick buck. He tells the story of Slippin’ Jimmy, a young...
Read More About Chicago Slip and Fall Season is Officially HereA recent late night accident along South Lake Shore Drive left 5 people injured and multiple vehicles destroyed, including a CTA bus. The collision took place near the 3200 block of South Lake Shore Drive, in the Douglas neighborhood. Chicago Police responding to the scene found several cars damaged, some even overturned. Investigators believe the...
Read More About Multiple Injuries in CTA Bus CrashJust how dangerous is it to drive in the snow? According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia, it is quite hazardous. “It’s no different than taking shelter from the tornado; staying home might save your life,” said one of the study’s authors. The study compiled crash data spanning the...
Read More About Driving in Illinois Snow – a Deadly Proposition?The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (known as OSHA) is a federal governmental agency tasked with safeguarding the health and safety of over 100 million workers across the nation. This includes office workers as well as those in the construction industry. OSHA covers not only injuries and deaths, but illnesses that can be tied to...
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