- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Lawsuits on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Joliet
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Lawsuits on Behalf of Christian Brothers Sexual Abuse Victims
- Study: Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors
- Joliet Diocese Shielded Pedophile Priest Last Year
- Files Show How Joliet Diocese Shielded Pedophile Priests
- $8.3 Million Verdict for Plaintiff in Defective Hip Implant Case
- Bartender Fired After Alerting Police to Drunk Driver
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Four Lawsuits Stemming From Abuse By Notorious Sexual Predator
- Catholic Diocese More Concerned About Unauthorized Ceremonies Than Child Sex Abuse
- Records Show Catholic Officials Shielded Pedophile Priests
- Agency Responsible for Policing Doctors Plans to Lay Off Employees
- Former Boy Scout Executive Released from Prison After Child Porn Sentence
- Boy Scouts Leader Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
- Study Shows Prevalence of Surgical Errors
- Victims of Tainted Steroid Injections Continue to Struggle
- Grapefruit Juice Mixed With Certain Medicines Can Be Deadly
- Toyota Recalls Prius and Corolla Models
- Facilitated Communication: Junk Science Causing Devastating Harm
- Chicago Man Gets His Hand Stuck in Meat Grinder
- Chicago School Bus Driver Charged with DUI
- Pharmacy Linked to Meningitis Outbreak Recalls All Drugs
- Second Fatal Bicyclist Accident in Chicago
- Clergy Sex Abuse Article Published in Illinois Bar Journal
- Tragic Death Shows the Danger of “Huffing” and Driving
- Missouri Woman Successfully Challenges Unfair Tort Reform Law
- Boy Scouts Release “Perversion Files”
- High School Students Hospitalized from Food Contaminated by Mouse Droppings
- Report Names Cars with Highest Injury Rate
- Article Stresses the Importance of Protecting Patients’ Rights
- Bicyclist Killed in Tragic Accident
- Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Spinal Injections
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz wins $14 million verdict for boy who suffered a brain injury at birth
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz wins $14 million verdict for boy who suffered a brain injury at birth
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz wins $14 million verdict for boy who suffered a brain injury at birth
- GM Recalling Nearly 500K Cars Due to Dangerous Defect
- Can Genetically Modified Foods Cause Health Problems?
- Is the FDA Approving New Drugs Too Quickly?
- Hospitals Ignoring Requirements to Report Errors
- Brother of Deceased Woman Speaks Out Against Progressive Insurance
- Worrisome Rise in Illinois Traffic Deaths
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Representing 27 Survivors of Christian Brothers Sex Abuse
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Representing 27 Survivors of Christian Brothers Sex Abuse
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Representing 27 Survivors of Christian Brothers Sex Abuse
- Ford Recalls 421,000 Escapes Due to Unintended Acceleration
- Study: Man-made Chemicals Found in Cosmetic Products Raise Likelihood of Diabetes
- Georgia Doctors Endorse Unjust Plan to Replace Medical Malpractice System
- Unsafe Driving May Have Led To Fatal Bike Accident
- Investigation Reveals Parallels Between Penn State and Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandals
- Dangerous Stryker Metal-on-Metal Hip Components Recalled
- FDA Panel Expresses Concern over Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
- Shocking Findings in State Investigation of Cook County Morgue
- GlaxoSmithKline Pleads Guilty in Health-Care Fraud Case
- Victim of Child Sex Abuse Files Suit Against Priest, Joliet Diocese
- Victim of Child Sex Abuse Files Suit Against Priest, Joliet Diocese
- Victim of Child Sex Abuse Files Suit Against Priest, Joliet Diocese
- "Party Buses" Pose Unnecessary Danger to Passengers
- Tragic Drowning Could Have Been Prevented
- Chicago-area Healthcare Provider Warned for Conducting Study Without Patients' Consent
- Study Questions Safety and Value of Knee Injections
- AAU Implements Reforms to Foster a "Culture of Safety"
- Investigation of '09 Plane Crash Reveals Widespread Negligence
- Consumers May Ignore Product Recalls As Recalls Become More Common
- Teen Receives Jail Time for Fatal Accident Caused by Texting
- Letters in Penn State Abuse Trial Demonstrate Warning Signs of Abuse
- New Hampshire Legislators Approve Unjust Tort Reform Bill
- Kids Confusing Mini Laundry Detergent Packets With Candy
- Study: Tired Surgical Residents Raises Risk of Error
- Important Tips for Protecting Loved Ones Against Nursing Home Abuse
- Transportation Dept Proposes Anti-Rollover Requirement for Trucks
- Irish Christian Brothers Files for Bankruptcy, Deadlines Set for Sex Abuse Claims
- Woman Battling Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Zip-Line Accident
- Drug Regulators Warn about Risky Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
- New Survey of Doctors Should Raise Eyebrows
- Federal Regulators Call for Mandatory Brake Override System
- Troubling Findings in the Investigation of the Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
- Former Gymnasts Speak Out Against Abusive Coach
- Railroad Cited for Safety Violations in Fatal Train Crash
- Trial Begins for Church Official Accused of Covering Up Sex Abuse Evidence
- State Suspends License of Doctor Accused of Fondling Patient
- Death on Escalator Could Have Been Prevented
- Senate Passes Crucial Automobile Safety Bill
- Cal. Supreme Court: Schools Liable for Hiring Molesters
- Arizona Senate Passes Law Banning ‘Wrongful Birth’ Lawsuits
- Confession Four Years Later Highlights Impediments to Justice in Hit-and-Run Accidents
- Study Links Popular Sleeping Pills Linked to Increased Likelihood of Death
- PSU Sexual Abuse Scandal: Abuse Occurred Primarily on PSU Grounds, Washington Passes ‘Jerry Sandusky Bill’
- The Growing Problem of Painkiller Abuse in the US
- 2 Workers Fired in Connection with Probe of Morgue
- Boy Scouts of America Ordered to Turn Over Confidential Files in Sex Abuse Case
- Study Finds High Arsenic Levels in Rice Products
- Florida Legislation Aims to Block Medical Malpractice Claims, Protect Negligent Doctors at the Expense of Patients
- Counterfeit Cancer Drug Found in U.S.
- Technology Leading to "Distracted Doctors"
- Cook County Morgue Fails to Identify Body for 14 Months, Suit Alleges
- Cook County Morgue Fails to Identify Body for 14 Months, Suit Alleges
- Cook County Morgue Fails to Identify Body for 14 Months, Suit Alleges
- Verdict in Favor of Police Officer Subjected to Religious and Ethnic Slurs by Boss
- 550 Sexual Abuse Claims Against Archdiocese of Milwaukee Made Before Bankruptcy Court Deadline
- Packaging Flaws Lead to Birth-Control Pill Recall
- Illinois Considering Cell Phone Ban for Drivers
- Italian Cruise Line Offers Discount on Future Cruises to Survivors of Ship Disaster
- Nursing Home Employee Sentenced to 10 Years for Abuse Caught on Tape
- Drug Maker Recalls Over-The-Counter Medicines Following Dangerous Mix-Up
- New Illinois Law Requires Adults to Wear Seat Belt in Back Seat
- Catholic bishop hid evidence of priest's child pornography from parishioners.
- Catholic bishop hid evidence of priest's child pornography from parishioners.
- Catholic bishop hid evidence of priest's child pornography from parishioners.
- State of Illinois ignores vast majority of patient complaints.
- State of Illinois ignores vast majority of patient complaints.
- State of Illinois ignores vast majority of patient complaints.
- Penn State scandal reminds us that teachers/coaches--and churches--must report abuse.
- Penn State scandal reminds us that teachers/coaches--and churches--must report abuse.
- Penn State scandal reminds us that teachers/coaches--and churches--must report abuse.
- Penn State Abuse Scandal Shows That Institutions Can’t Police Themselves
- Penn State Abuse Scandal Shows That Institutions Can’t Police Themselves
- Penn State Abuse Scandal Reveals Same Pattern as Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
- Penn State Abuse Scandal Reveals Same Pattern as Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
- Penn State Abuse Scandal Shows That Institutions Can’t Police Themselves
- Penn State Abuse Scandal Reveals Same Pattern as Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
- Bishop Faces Criminal Charges for Failing to Report Abuse
- New England Medical Journal reports: medical malpractice
- Calirfornia teen arrest for fatal auto accident
- Negligence in Nursing Homes and Hospitals Raise Questions about Care
- Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse A 'Fluke'?
- $6.5 million settlement for Chicago auto accident
- Glenview nursing home homicide raises questions about care
- Defective surgical mesh sparks more questions about FDA’s testing process
- Clearing the air on "jackpot justice"
- HBO Hot Coffee documentary uncovers "tort reform"
- Many metal-on-metal hip implants recalled
- Amusement park death should inspire new legislation
- New trend in more outpatient medical malpractice cases
- 'Bounce house' injuries highlight lack of regulation
- Stihl recalls more than 2 million outdoor power tools
- Automakers investigate potential fuel leaks
- Chicago-based Four Loko maker faces wrongful death suit
- Inadequate staffing blamed for sexual attacks at prominent Chicago hospital
- Chicago attorney urges support for new effort aiming to increase global road safety
- Chicago Nursing Home Attorney Appalled by elder abuse at Pennsylvania facility
- Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER
- FAA to demand inspections of older 737s
- J&J recalls more Tylenol bottles due to musty odor
- Highway deaths fall to lowest level since 1949
- FDA warns of risks with Soladek vitamin solution
- CPSC recalls millions of box fans for fire risk
- FDA Tackles food imports from affected area of Japan
- Honda recalling new Civics due to fuel leakage
- FDA cracks down on J&J plants linked to recalls
- Kids are safest in rear-facing car seats until age 2
- Government Public database for safety complaints
- FDA warns of birth defects with Topamax
- VW to recall minivans for stalling problem
- NRC sanctions Pa. doc in flawed cancer treatments
- Chrysler recalling vehicles over engine stall
- Chicago Tribune Reports “Dangerous Doctors are slipping through the Cracks”
- Recent Product recalls: Exercise bands and bicycles
- Doctors want teenagers banned from tanning salons
- Ford to recall F-150 pickups over air bags
- GM recalling Cadillac CTS over vehicle handling
- Study suggests Harmful medical devices get approved too easily
- Nearly 10,000 babies suffer crib injuries each year
- Malpractice Bill Raises Issues About a Lawsuit
- Nearly 800,000 Dorel Child-Safety Seats Are Recalled
- Dangers Lurking under water
- Daley says Chicago, overall, handled blizzard well
- TSA to test new body scanning system
- Glaxo adds safety restrictions to Avandia label
- Smart phones foster dumb habits among pedestrians
- Nutrition info migrates to front of packaging
- Toyota recalls nearly 1.7 million vehicles
- Blizzard warning issued as massive storm takes aim
- Breast cancer drug may slow lung cancer's march
- Side air bags to be improved to protect motorists
- Marriott Sued for Negligence in Sexual Assualt of Hotel Guest
- Chrysler recalls trucks and SUVs
- FDA orders lowering pain reliever in Vicodin
- FDA warns of liver damage reports with Multag
- A Record Year for Heatstroke Deaths
- More young people are winding up in nursing homes
- US says too much fluoride in water
- CDC: Seat belt use reaches 85 percent
- Drain cleaner burned baby at day care
- A blood test that may revolutionize cancer treatment
- 5 dead in Fla. motel carbon monoxide poisoning
- GM recalls almost 100,000 vehicles due to 2 issues
- Pfizer recalls more bottles of Lipitor over odor
- Eli Lilly suspends cancer study on safety concerns
- Honda recalls 1.35 million Fit subcompacts
- Drivers stranded by snowstorms did the right thing
- JetBlue flight has close call on Boston Runway
- Pfizer pulls Thelin from consumer markets, citing Liver damage.
- Jury rules against Johnson & Johnson in antibiotic suit
- ANATOMY OF A BIRTH INJURY CASE
- Lowe's recalls about 11M blinds, Roman shades
- Gov't offers new rules for rear visibility in cars
- FDA questions effectiveness of weight loss pill
- N.H.T.S.A. Opens Audit of Rental Car Repairs
- Holiday Cheer requires increased safety precautions
- J&J issues wholesale, retail recall of Benadryl
- Merck drug drops cholesterol to new lows in study – Discussed at the AHA Conference in Chicago
- Better US standards mean safer holiday toys
- Toyota seeks to dismiss acceleration lawsuits
- New Report details how hospitals can be risky places
- Feds move to ban alcoholic energy drinks
- Feds say all motorcycle riders should wear helmets, and Illinois is one of three states with no requirement
- Hole found in plane that took off from Miami
- Product recall: Duro Extend Capsules
- Omega-3 pills fail to work in Alzheimer's patients
- Nissan recalls 2 million vehicles worldwide
- $11.5 million awarded to Chicago woman who lost unborn baby in negligence lawsuit
- Safety officials advising flame-resistant costumes
- Chrysler to recall 26,000 vehicles for fluid leak
- Alarms set off by radiation from thyroid cancer patients
- 4 infant deaths prompt Graco stroller recall
- Dangerous runway incidents down by half
- GM recalls 300,000 Impalas because of Seatbelt Issue
- Abbott pulls Meridia off the Canadian market
- Tesla Recalling 439 Roadsters for Fire Hazard
- Drug Maker From China Pleads Guilty
- Kids' science kits may take hit from safety ruling
- Fisher Price Recalls Millions of Toys
- NTSB cites fatigue in fatal Oklahoma crash
- Council approves shorter hours for new doctors
- Hyundai Recalls 139,500 of Its 2011 Sonatas for Steering Defect
- Amgen recalls anemia drugs due to glass flakes
- Govt: Distracted driving deaths fall in 2009
- School Buses Recalled by Thomas Built Buses
- FDA mulls pulling diet pill linked to heart attack
- Chuck E. Cheese recalls rings and toy eyeglasses
- Commuter train kills 2, injures 1 in Calif.
- After Adverse Effects, Roche Ends Trials of Diabetes Drug
- UNC Chapel Hill considers rails on bunks after Fatality
- New Phenomenon of Billing Crash Victims
- ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes
- Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored
- US steps up scrutiny into stalling Corolla cars
- Europe probes swine flu shot, narcolepsy link
- Experts again encourage staying away from raw eggs
- GM recalls 250K vehicles; seat belts may not latch
- F.D.A. Panel Approves Use of Antidepressant for Pain
- Honda recalling nearly 400K vehicles
- Astra pays $198 Million to settle Seroquel lawsuits
- Recent Stroller Recall due to tendency to collapse
- Fido's food could be making kids sick, report says
- Nissan Recalling Cubes for Fuel Leak
- Obesity Rates Keep Rising, Troubling Health Officials
- New Toyota Recall Involves About 400,000 Vehicles
- Finding Skeptics on Alzheimer’s Push, Advocates Make Case
- The Good Samaritan Lifesaver
- Parents turn efforts to pool safety
- Serious Burn Leads to Recall of Vehicles for Children
- Study: Many American doctors don't blow whistle on addicted, incompetent colleagues
- Denver air crash probe focuses on crosswinds
- Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs
- FDA to review first of 3 new weight loss drugs
- Families Win $3.5 Million in Berwyn Band Teacher Abuse Lawsuit
- Blood pressure pills could raise cancer risk
- Diabetes drug risks reported ahead of FDA hearing
- Toyota knew about Lexus problem 2 years ago
- Intel Working on Black Box for your Car
- V.A. Is Easing Rules to Cover Stress Disorder
- Many Workers lack Documentation for oil spill Claim
- Consumers Need More Disclosure, New Safeguards to Improve Vehicle Safety
- Toyota Says Faulty Engines in 137,000 Cars in the U.S.
- New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks
- Woman received lungs of a 30-year smoker
- Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise
- Study shows obesity rates still rising
- Americans are Overtreated to death
- Oil spill stirs study, debate over health impacts
- Number of child deaths from hot cars is on rise
- Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns
- Lexus Hybrid Recalled Over Fuel Leak in Crash Test
- Campbell Soup recalls 15M pounds of SpaghettiOs
- European authorities say Rotarix is safe
- 4 NY teens hurt when driver holds breath, faints
- Sleeping woman left on plane in Philly for 4 hours
- Targeting brain circuits for addiction, relapse
- 2 ice climbers die in Yellowstone National Park
- FDA data shows J&J knew of Motrin problems in 2008
- Nissan Is Recalling 42,000 Trucks
- Swim lessons for toddlers get doctors' approval
- GE coffee makers recalled due to fire hazard
- Cell phones raise teen nighttime driving risks
- Hummer recalls 198,000 H3s worldwide to fix hood
- E. coli Outbreak sickens 19 people in 3 states
- Acura Recalling 167,000 TSX Models for Fire Hazard
- Toyota Offers a Fix for S.U.V.’s Control Problems
- Pregnant women Should consume much more Vitamin D, according to a study
- CPSC announces 2 big crib recalls
- Children's cold, allergy medicine recalled
- Navy subs to ban smoking
- AAJ releases new report, “Driven to Safety: How Litigation Spurred Auto Safety Innovations”
- Study: 2 good choices to prevent breast cancer
- Motorcyclist deaths drop, sagging economy may be the source
- Toyota conducts safety tests on all SUV models
- Witnesses say lights and gates were not working in Fatal Train Crash
- Europeans warned of Toyota pedals well before US
- Feds cited Massey mine twice on day of explosion
- Study: Breast-feeding would save lives and money
- Study finds possible heart risk with prostate drug
- Govt watchdog backs FAA whistle-blower
- Scientist: FDA suppressed imaging safety concerns
- FAA issues safety warning for kit- made planes
- FDA panel mulls tanning bed ban for teens under 18
- Up to a third of breast cancers could be avoided
- Medical testing: more doesn't always mean better
- Veterans Association fined $227K for flawed cancer treatments
- Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem
- Government orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs
- Toyota, US inspectors examine wrecked NY Prius
- FDA warning: some patients cannot process Plavix
- GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problem
- Australian court: Vioxx doubled heart attack risk
- FDA cracks down on misleading food labeling
- Collisions with Trains kills Teenagers in Pennsylvania and Florida
- FDA has concerns with Bristol transplant drug
- Stroke study finds neck stents are safe and effective
- Although there were fewer plane crashes in 2009, death toll higher
- FDA asks Amgen, Johnson & Johnson to discuss Anemia drug risks
- Tobacco Companies take landmark legal battle to the Supreme Court
- FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
- The Whole Truth about Medical Malpractice and Insurance
- FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
- Honda Expands Air Bag Recall to nearly 400,000 More Cars
- Honda Expands Air Bag Recall to nearly 400,000 More Cars
- Birth Injury Cases – Recent Success:
- Toyota’s Problems not over – the company was hit by over 100 Prius brake complaints
- FDA using computer program to track risky imports
- Growing Anger, Frustration, and Confusion among Toyota Drivers
- Chicago Cases of Nursing Home Sexual Violence – too many cases, too little arrests
- Wrongful Death of Children in Foster Care
- Group urges recall of drug for fibromyalgia
- Toyota Issues a 2nd Recall
- Radiation Offers Cures, but Small Mistakes can cause Inordinate Harm
- Its not just distracted driving that is dangerous; distracted walking injuries on the rise
- FAA watching American Airlines Closely after several botched landings
- Critics say large hospital operators that are amassing cash are doing so at the expense of patients
- Tylenol Arthritis Caplet voluntary recall expanded
- Officials: Beware of dangerous holiday toy imports
- Harley-Davidson Recalling 111,000 Motorcycles
- AAA Test of Older Drivers Goes Online
- Temporary Firms are a Magnet for Unfit Nurses
- Illinois Supreme Court to rule on Medical Malpractice
- 50 million blinds recalled as strangulation hazard
- WHO: Smoking kills 5 million every year
- Mark Stephan's inspirational story
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz client Mark Stephan inspires the world with his courage
- Mark Stephan walks out of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
- Mark Stephan refuses to use a wheelchair to leave the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago after months of therapy for his fractured neck
- Devices Help Drivers Put Down the Phone
- Study: New device improves heart failure survival
- Going high-tech to track Alzheimer's patients
- Legislation should Target solving the problem of medical malpractice, not limiting the rights of the injured.
- G.M. Recalling 53,000 Vehicles due to a Fuel Leak
- “Loser Pays” bill is a Medical Malpractice Nightmare
- Chicago psychiatrist received nearly $500K from AstraZeneca.
- Government Looks at Other Strollers after Maclaren Recall
- Chrysler Is Recalling Jeeps for Transmission Issue
- FAA grounds wayward Northwest Airlines pilots
- Labor issues record $87 million fine to BP
- Nursing Home Doctors are untouched even as facilities are cited
- PTSD Linked to higher post-surgery death rate
- Recalls: Off-road Utility Vehicles
- Substandard Medical Care: More is not always better
- Nissan Recalling 143,000 Vehicles Vulnerable to Road Salt
- Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects
- Death Toll rises to three in Arizona Sweatbox case
- Highway Deaths at Record Low in first half of 2009
- Nursing home dangers: Illinois Attorney General demands Reforms
- EPA to review health risk from popular weed killer
- Toyota issues huge recall over accelerator risk
- FDA tells doctors new heparin formula less potent
- Target penalized for toys with lead paint
- Sorting Out Differences in Helmet Standards
- FDA approved device despite problems during review
- School nurse shortage hampers H1N1 response
- Toyota Orders Inspections after a Deadly Crash in Southern California
- 45,000 deaths per year are associated with lack of Health Insurance
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld San Francisco's ban on cigarette sales in any licensed pharmacy within the city limits.
- FDA requires faster food safety reporting
- Health care issues: Medical malpractice lawsuits
- Volvo Recalls Cars for Fuel Pump Problem
- Columnists oppose tort reform.
- NHTSA proposed rule will not require automatically reversing windows
- FAA orders replacement of Airbus airspeed sensors
- Chrysler Reverses Stance on Product Liability
- FDA: Problems with Genzyme study of Leukemia Drug
- Six companies recall blinds, shades after deaths
- Heat Deaths put pressure on Football Tradition
- Controller was on phone during Hudson River crash
- VW DSG Transmission Problem Leads to Recall
- Legislation would Aid Consumers in Holding Foreign Manufacturers Accountable for Dangerous Products
- Study: Ibuprofen is best for kids with broken arms
- 6 more cases of botched cancer treatment at Pa. VA
- Recalls Include Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon
- New Study: Older Drivers and Medication
- Suit alleges medical device used to treat pelvic organ prolapse caused injury, deformity.
- Process of getting informed consent seen as "haphazard at best."
- Study finds "BPA-free" bottles may contain traces of the chemical.
- House passes food safety bill
- Recent Study says that Texting while Driving Increases risk of Crashing by larger margin
- WI court: Doctors must tell patients all options
- Legislation Critical in Settling Arbitration Landscape
- Support Grows for Alcohol Interlocks on Cars
- Former Umpire seeks accountability for Failed Hip Replacement
- Pool Upkeep is down, giving West Nile a chance to spread
- Ford Focus and Volvo C30 excel in Crash Tests
- When Caregivers Harm: Problem Nurses Stay on the Job as Patients Suffer
- Porch Safety: Chicago Says its up to You
- Data on Distracted Drivers withheld due to Political Pressures
- $148,000 claim for preauthorized back surgery initially denied
- In many States young kids can hunt alone, but Washington accident brings lack of age requirement into the limelight
- Helping the Elderly Keep Their Driving Skills
- Speed Kills but Ticketing Falls
- Nursing Homes: An Overall lack of care and a Racial Divide
- Colorado: Surgery Tech suspected of exposing 5,700 to Hepatitis C
- The Insurance world from an inside perspective
- Elderly Patients: The Patients Doctors Don’t Know
- An emergency device for motorcyclists
- Texting is more dangerous than driving drunk
- Illinois Lasik doctor still practicing despite wealth of lawsuits
- Banned Pool Drains still present in many public pools
- Brooklyn hospital staff falsified records to hide neglect
- A “parade of errors” fails the Plaintiff in 15 year civil court battle over a foster child’s suffocation
- Safety Investigations stepped up on several models
- General Motors attempts to leave injured families behind in the bankruptcy process
- FDA seizes generic drugs at Michigan facilities and calls on experts to discuss how to limit liver injury in patients who take acetaminophen
- University of Wisconsin requires physicians to divulge outside income
- EPA: Recycled rubber may not be safe for playgrounds
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law Elder Law Initiative Lecture Series
- One killed, three injured in Illinois train derailment
- 43 Vehicle Recalls issued this month
- Massachusetts General residents doctors not getting enough sleep
- "Rogue" VA cancer unit reportedly botched 92 of 116 procedures
- SCOTUS ruling makes age discrimination more difficult to prove
- Warning of smoking's dangers, Obama signs tobacco bill into law
- Medical device maker accused of improper marketing
- Mercedes Benz unveils safety research car
- Airbags may cause hand injuries
- Loophole in the Courts Leaves Dangerous Products on the Market
- Arbitration Fairness Act before Congress could ban mandatory arbitration
- AAJ Response to President Obama’s Comments at the AMA
- Pilots involved in regional crashes had failed skills tests
- AAJ: Transportation Agencies Need to Quickly Enact Safety Standards
- Illinois Attorney General sues Crestwood for lying over tainted water
- Massey ruling said to highlight problems with judicial elections
- More Transparency for Civil Lawsuit Documents
- Study shows that growth in Medical Malpractice claims is exaggerated
- Questions about new Hip Resurfacing Procedure attract attention
- FDA tobacco regulation legislation to reach Senate floor Tuesday
- Governor Signs CTA Section 41 Notice Repeal
- Missouri columnist: Nixon should veto motorcycle helmet bill
- Obama's preemption directive seen as victory for consumers
- Florida jury awards $30 million to widow of smoker
- Illinois Court Issues Landmark Wrongful Birth Decision; Allows Parents to Seek Damages for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress and Lifetime Medical Expenses
- Illinois Death by Dragracing Results in Settlement; Highlights Need for Adequate Underinsured Coverage
- Illinois Court Issues Landmark Wrongful Birth Decision; Allows Parents to Seek Damages for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress and Lifetime Medical Expenses
- Dangerous Drop Side Cribs to be Discontinued
- ER Patient Neglected in Chicago
- Facilitated Communication - Discredited by the American Psychological Association
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta is not the right choice for Surgeon General
- Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed his wife
- Electronic health records may help reduce malpractice suits
- Hospital infection lawsuits on the rise
- Hit and run accident kills Chicago girl
- Chicago family wants more serious charges filed in fatal DUI accident
- City of Chicago has laws in place to make winters easier on handicapped
- Growing Sense of Outrage Over Executive Pay
- $11 million settlement reached in Chicago Metra wrongful death suit
- Patient sues Chicago Hospital, doctor for contracting HIV and hepatitis from infected kidney donor
- Minority Trauma Victims More Likely To Die Than Whites
- ELECTRA BIKE RECALL EXPANDED
- Failure to perform timely PSA tests leads parties to settle wrongful death case for $875,000
- MANUFACTURERS RECALL COUGH MEDICINES USED FOR SMALL CHILDREN
- Insurance study shows ABS cuts rider deaths and bike damage
- Increase in fuel prices may contribute to more truck accidents on Illinois roads
- DUI Death Toll Decreased in Illinois in 2007
- ILLINOIS CONSUMER ADVISORY: Five Million Unrepaired Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys Pose Serious Fire Hazard
- Hospital and Illinois Drug Company sued for Heparin overdoes
- FDA Warning: Chicagoans Should Avoid Infant Formula Made In China
- Chicago cyclists be on alert for Electra Amsterdam recall
- Chicago Alderman Calls For Ban On Texting While Driving
- Does Linking Chicago Doctors’ Pay to Performance Mean Better Healthcare?
- NHTSA issues a recall to Illinois Nissan Altima Drivers
- Illinois judge rules that expert need not pinpoint exact cause of tire failure
- 18 California Hospitals cited for substandard care
- Antidepressants and depression may increase chance of car accidents
- Supreme Court to hear arguments on Unconstitutionality of Illinois' Medical Malpractice caps
- Supreme Court to hear arguments on Unconstitutionality of Illinois' Medical Malpractice caps
- Car accidents eliminated by 2020?
- Medical Credit Scores unethical and illegal
- 80,000 Look Bicycle Pedals Recalled to Prevent Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury sufferers may not show outward signs of brain damage
- City sues Chicago School Bus Company for Fire Truck Accident
- FDA warns that CT scans can interfere with pacemakers or defibrillator function
- BCBS of Illinois to Refuse to Pay for Medical Errors
- New Bicycle Laws Protect Illinois Bicyclists
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Suit for Murder of Nursing Home Resident
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files Suit for Murder of Nursing Home Resident
- Expert testimony
- Apologies can be more effective than an army of defense lawyers
- Chicago Lawyers File Boy Scout Sex Abuse Case
- Chicago Lawyers File Boy Scout Sex Abuse Case
- Abused Boy Scouts
- Suit Exposes Sexual Abuse by Illinois Boy Scout Executive
- Suit filed against Boy Scouts of America and Charles Bickerstaff
- Caps on Damages Unconstitutional for Victims of Malpractice
- Illinois Court Holds Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages Unconstitutional
- Product Liability
- Woman Ignored in Emergency Room Files Suit
- Railroad pressured families into settlements without the benefit of legal counsel
- Boy Scout sex abuse
- Boy Scout sex abuse
- Medtronic Leads may be riskier for children
- FDA approval does not insure a the safety of a medical device
- Medical Care on Cruises
- Why are medical errors kept secret?
- Illinois Issues New Driver's Licenses to Deter Identity Theft
- Bike Accidents More Likely With Disc Brakes
- Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse Cases Revealed
- Madison County Adopts Rule Requiring Mediation
- Insurance Companies Avoid Paying Claims
- Hospital Liability Claims at 8 Year Low
- McDonalds Liable in Sex Abuse Case
- Limits On Pain and Suffering
- Medtronic Recall
- Medtronic Recalls Defective Sprint Fidelis Leads
- Boy Scout Sex Abuse
- Sex Abuse
- Illinois Jury Finds Motorcycle Tire Was Defective; Awards $15 Million to Brain Injured Woman
- Illinois Moves to Limit Hospital Infections
- Minnesota State Officials Knew of Bridge Collapse Risk
- Medicare Will Not Cover Hospital Errors
- State Lawsuits Against Railroads Have New Life Under New Homeland Security Legislation
- Drunk driver relies on obesity to avoid DUI conviction in Illinois
- Nursing Home to Pay $54M For Resident Who Bled to Death
- Illinois Medical Malpractice victims beware
- $5.5 Million for Death From Pain Patch
- Illinois Appellate Court affirms Hurley McKenna & Mertz negligent credentialing trial victory against hospital
- Illinois Appellate Court affirms Hurley McKenna & Mertz negligent credentialing trial victory against hospital
- Drunk driver kills three in Chicago collision
- 35W Bridge collapse demonstrates that tort immunity spawns complacency
- No excuse for lead paint in children's toys
- Minneapolis bridge collapse demonstrates that tort immunity leads to complacency
- Minneapolis bridge collapse demonstrates that tort immunity leads to complacency
- Illinois Appellate Court affirms Hurley McKenna & Mertz negligent credentialing trial victory against hospital
- Discovery Rule: The only reasonable approach to statutes of limitation
- Tort reform is bad, even for its advocates
- Chicago Transit Authority to add "DriveCams" to reduce accidents
- Vioxx Still in the News
- High - Low agreements must be disclosed in NY
- Medical malpractice is a major cause of death in the US
- Guidant sued for defective defibrillators
- Peanut butter lawsuit
- Plaintiffs Build Case Against Diabetes Drug
- New Jersey Passes Law Banning Quick-Release Hubs
- Tort Reformer Pursues His right to a Jury Trial
- Add Robert Bork to the List of Tort Reform Hypocrites
- Dangers of Mountain Bike Quick-Release Hubs Revealed
- Malpractice suits decline
- Malpractice myth
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz brief in Kunz v. Little Company of Mary Hospital
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz wins medical malpractice decision regarding expert testimony and medical bills
- Kunz v. Little Company of Mary : Plaintiff's appellate brief
- Hurley McKenna & Mertz wins medical malpractice decision in Illinois Appellate Court
- Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese ask for immunity
- Archdiocese of Chicago makes business decision to end Catholic Charities' foster program; lawsuit for abused and neglected children blamed
- More details about the Catholic Charities settlement
- The Truth About Catholic Charities Foster Care Settlement
- Gross neglect by Catholic Charities leads to foster child abuse
- A Response to Catholic Charities Dropping Foster Care
- Trial lawyers need to screen for bloggers on their juries
- Caps have no impact on amount or frequency of awards
- Congress considers removing antitrust exemption from insurance industry
- More on Facilitated Communication (FC)
- Chicago Family Files Peanut Butter Lawsuit
- Chicago Woman Sues Over Tainted Peanut Butter
- Chicago Lawyer Files Peanut Butter Case
- Illinois confirms peanut butter illnesses
- Peanut Butter Causing Illness in Chicago and Nationwide
- Advocates for the blind argue that hybrid cars endanger lives
- Chicago should protect those injured by dog bites
- Jury awards $21.5 million for wrongful death
- Baxter medication error
- Facilitated Communication: A dangerous fad
- Jury questions should be answered by the court
- Chicago Woman Killed by Hit-and-Run Bus
- Four More Chicagoland Teens Die in Car Accident
- Tort reform does not reduce insurance premiums
- Psychiatrist and psychologist malpractice
- $200 million seems like a lot
- Medtronic heart device testing questioned
- California medical malpractice law: Stuck in the 70's
- Reports by Oregon hospitals reveal 18 wronful deaths
- Insurance rates do not come down with caps on damages
- Illinois legislation proposes school bus seat belts
- Medical malpractice awards have declined in recent years
- Sloppy records kill patients
- Medical malpractice crisis is a hoax
- Illinois must tighten standards for teen drivers
- Update on fatal Elevator Accident
- Chicago Study -- Car accidents are the leading cause of teenage deaths
- Judicial pay needs to be raised to preserve our fair and independent judiciary
- Strict Graduated Licensing Programs Protect Teen Drivers
- Teenage Drivers and Safety
- Illinois court allows step-down auto insurance provisions
- Birth patch contraceptive leads to multiple lawsuits
- FDA wants tougher warnings on pain relievers
- Medical malpractice - apparent agency
- As Trucking Rules Are Eased, a Debate on Safety Intensifies
- Overworked residents in hospitals can make deadly errors
- Illinois Part of Encouraging Trend in Corporate Fraud Cases
- Illinois Company Recalls Necklaces -- Risk of Lead Poisoning
- Update on Alabama Bus Crash
- Japan is returning to the jury system after 63 years
- Medications can raise suicide risks in young adults
- Pfizer pulls drug off market
- Jury Awards Damages against Manufacturer of Infants' Tylenol
- Champaign County, Illinois accident kills Michigan teen standing on highway
- Trucker fatigue and highway safety
- Automakers hide auto safety files
- Neglect in Nursing Homes - more common than people realize
- Law capping damages in medical malpractice suits being challenged
- Businesses refuse to pay for medical malpractice
- Hospital acquired infections are preventable
- Ten billion dollar tobacco verdict thrown out by Illinois and US Supreme Courts
- Medical malpractice insurance premiums will fall with new competition
- New method for monitoring fetal oxygenation
- Rockford man collides with Illinois State Trooper on Thanksgiving
- Number of witnesses jury instruction not controlling and can be given under some circumstances
- Fourth Teen Dies In Alabama Bus Crash
- School bus crash kills three students; Bus had no seat belts
- Commuter trains kill two
- Chicago Woman Killed in Hit-And-Run Accident
- Two Chicago Men Injured in Construction Accident
- Berkelely, Illinois man killed by alleged drunk driver
- Stop the rising cost of health care by holding big tobacco responsible - not capping damages for victims of medical malpractice
- Use of implanted hardware for low back surgery is questioned
- Use caution when identifying the correct defendant in nursing home cases
- Doctors threatened with disciplinary proceeding for helping plaintiffs
- Chicago train service interrupted as car flips onto tracks
- Man in Chicago Trench Collapse Avoids injury
- Another Chicago Resident Injured in Porch Collapse
- Acetaminophen Recalled Due To Metal Fragments
- School bus injuries and seat belts
- Rockford, Illinois death could lead to Illinois Dram Shop claim
- Caps on medical malpractice awards are not the answer
- Medical malpractice verdict against hospital for failure to maintain clean environment
- Avoid medical malpractice by staying healthy
- Chicago Accounts for 70% of all Illinois Accidents
- Illinois Drowning Cases
- Chicago Burn Injury Lawsuits
- Tragic Fall Results in Worker's Death
- An Interesting Chicago Accident
- Lobbying group accused of tax violations
- New book by victim of Medical malpractice
- To prevent medical malpractice safety experts push a list of "Safe Practices"
- To prevent medical malpractice safety experts push a list of "Safe Practices"
- Medical malpractice can be prevented with a lesson from the aviation industry
- Chicago area trucker killed in tollway chain reaction collision
- Chicago taxi strikes Frankfort, Illinois woman
- Trial court reversed for refusing to publish medical records to jury
- Naperville, Illinois collision injures police officer
- Illinois needs an online directory of doctor's malpractice and disciplinary histories
- Kane County collision with truck kills Batavia, Illinois teen
- Nursing Home malpractice cases require careful search for the actual owner of the home
- Advocate for tort reform files personal injury suit
- Brain damaged baby awarded 16.5 million by Federal Judge
- Chain reaction collision on Illinois tollway; Trucking's dangers highlighted
- Waukegan SUV crash kills one
- Medical malpractice kills 98,000 Americans per year
- Teen killed in Champaign County collision; Graduated licensing rules a factor?
- Experts can be cross examined on their personal practices
- Truck kills pedestrian in busy Chicago neighborhood
- Insurance companies are having a good year -- can we expect premiums to go down?
- Chicago Lawyer Reminds Snowblower Users to Be Careful
- Chicago Workplace Injuries on Rise for Immigrants
- Chicago Lawyer Comments on Careless Death
- Illinois Lawyer Represents Dog Bite Victims
- Chicago Lawyer: There Are Potential Injuries Around Every Corner
- Lawyer Represents Chicagoans Injured by Medical Devices
- Chicago Lawyer's Perspectives on Illinois and Federal Boating Laws
- Thousands of Dangerous Batteries in Chicago Computers
- Does your car have a "black box?"
- Side airbags that protect the head substantially reduce death risk in cars & SUVs
- Trucking companies push profit over safety
- Sexual abuse in nursing homes
- Truck/school bus collision injues 6 students
- Failure to follow up on Group B strep lab test
- Driver killed in fiery crash with stopped truck
- Jury awards $6.4 million for wrongful death of 68 year old woman
- Congress still trying to pass caps on victims of medical malpractice
- Punitive Damages awards have not increased for 10 years
- Corporate boards need to take a lesson from the Oakland A's
- Former stock exchange chairman ordered to repay millions in compensation
- Nobody is worth $27 million per year
- Safety not a one way street
- Trucking Accidents--Is Fatigue a Factor?
- He is a hard worker and a nice guy -- but $1.78 BILLION??!!
- Chicago Lawyer Comments on Construction Accidents
- Illinois Study Shows No Lawsuit Abuse in State
- Fallacy of Caps on Damages is Exposed
- The world's second richest man, Warren Buffett, talks about overpaid CEO's
- Inagural winner: Maurice (Hank) Greenberg former CEO of AIG Insurance Company
