Personal Injury Blog

Car accidents happen every day and can result in great financial loss from lost wages, medical bills, or inadequate auto insurance. In every car accident case, someone is legally liable. Unfortunately, sometimes the liable party has no liability insurance. The state of Illinois requires insurance policies to automatically include uninsured motorist coverage with the purchase of […]

A recent news story featured the use of a headlight modulator as a possible safety device to help prevent motorcycle accidents.  The device alternates the headlight of the motorcycle between normal and bright lights.  Proponents of the device claim that it draws attention from otherwise inattentive car drivers who may have otherwise pulled in front […]

For individuals who are severely obese and need to lose a significant amount of weight, gastric bypass surgery or gastric banding may be the best option. However with any type of surgery there are risks involved.Complications from gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding are possible but can many times be prevented.Some of the complications that […]

Fosamax, a prescription drug used to treat bone loss, is just one bisphosphonate drug on the market currently under investigation for its link to femur fractures. An expert panel has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include special warnings on these medications.The recommendations ask the FDA to include a warning which states […]

If you have experienced serious side effects from taking Fosamax, a prescription drug used to treat osteoporosis, you may be eligible to file an Illinois dangerous prescription drug claim against the makers of Fosamax.An experienced Chicago product liability attorney can evaluate the facts in your case and determine if your injuries are related to taking […]

Trucking accidents can be expensive and deadly. One way to prevent such tragedies is to make sure that all tractor trailers in the U.S. are properly registered and insured. This responsibility falls on the shoulders of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).The FMCSA was established in 2000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The […]

The recently concluded Child Passenger Safety Week shone a spotlight on the need to reduce the risk of child injuries related to car seats and restraints, something that is critical all year round. Parents need to make sure that their child’s car seat and seat belts are free from defects before properly securing their children […]

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blair LLC have issued a voluntary recall of 162,000 full length chenille robes.  This product was originally recalled in April, 2009 after reports of three robes catching fire, with one resulting in second degree burns.  After the recall was announced, the manufacturer learned of 6 additional fires, including five […]

The prescription drug Avandia, which helps control diabetes, has been shown to cause serious side effects. Despite these risks, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is not issuing a recall; instead, they are restricting the use of Avandia.This comes after a study revealed that there was an increased risk of stroke and heart attack for […]

Time is of the essence when it comes to filing a personal injury claim involving an Illinois government entity. A government entity can include:  counties townships municipalities municipal corporations school districts park districts fire protection districts sanitary districts  State-governed entities such as state troopers or state parks are also considered government entities.With personal injury claims […]