Illinois Birth Injury Raises Concerns with Hospital Staff and Procedures
A family in St. Louis, Ill. is dealing with a traumatic birth injury that they blame on Memorial Hospital medical professionals. Mistakes made during the pregnancy caused their daughter to [...]
Man Guilty of Securities Fraud for $10 Million in Losses in Connecticut
Securities fraud does not just happen in the big financial capitals around the world. In late July, an Easton, Conn. man pleaded guilty to securities fraud, money-laundering, and mail and [...]
To Avoid Medical Malpractice Lawsuits, Better Communication is a Must
This is not rocket science – if you do not want to be sued, then make the effort to communicate better. The Archives of Internal Medicine recently released a study [...]
Recent Auto-Bicycle Accident Turns Deadly in Cook County
Bicycling in your neighborhood or to work should be an enjoyable, stress-free activity. But for a man in Cook County, Illinois, and for thousands of other bike riders, careless or [...]
Property Owner Could Have Prevented Injury at Apartment Building
A short walk to leave your apartment should not be dangerous. But for a Pasco County woman, a loose step caused her harm. Many area renters live in big apartment [...]
Deadly Semi Truck Accidents Remind Drivers of Road Hazards
Two people died in two separate semi truck accidents in Macon County in late June. Others suffered injuries. In the first accident, truck driver Dallas Hollin Jr. was killed when [...]
Popular Type II Diabetes Drug to be Pulled from Pharmacy Shelves Due to Heart Risks
Rosiglitazone, an ingredient in popular Type II diabetes drugs such as Avandia, Avandamet, and Avandaryl, has been shown to increase the risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. [...]
Two Heavy Commercial Tow Trucks Collide, Killing Both Drivers
You do not expect the tow truck operators to get into accidents. You expect them to tow disabled vehicles from the scene of accidents. This reported case was truly sad, [...]
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Increase in the US
The United States ranks number 41 in the World Health Organization’s list of maternal death rates. An estimated 500 women die each year from pregnancy complications, and every 15 minutes [...]
There Are Still Cases Of Medical Malpractice With Higher Jury Awards
Despite the rage to cap medical malpractice damages, there are cases that return higher awards. This case is one of them. This reported case happened in Norwalk and the jury [...]