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by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 21, 2021 | Personal Injury
When a drunk driver causes a car accident that results in fatalities, the driver can face a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court, as well as criminal charges. Drunk Driving: A Leading Cause of Death Drunk driving is a leading cause of serious and fatal car accidents...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 13, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
During 2020, the number of fatal traffic accidents rose significantly despite COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and fewer drivers on the road. Spike in Car Crashes and Fatalities According to the National Safety Council (NSC), traffic fatalities rose by 8% in 2020 even...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Oct 11, 2021 | Personal Injury
When a drowning or near-drowning occurs in Lake Michigan, another body of water or a swimming pool, many people can play a role in this tragic event. Young victims especially rely on the appropriate behavior of adults. The parents, the operators of a community or...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 6, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Illinois nursing homes have one of the country's highest rates of patient injuries caused by inappropriate or lack of resident care, as well as incidents of resident neglect and abuse. Safety in Illinois Nursing Homes Illinois nursing homes are licensed and regulated...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 27, 2021 | Personal Injury
While Halloween is supposed to be fun, it can turn deadly at a moment's notice for children and their parents who are out trick-or-treating. Even the highest degree of caution may not protect a family who is in the wrong place at the wrong time. The potential for...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 22, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
When patients visit their doctors or local hospitals in Illinois, they need to feel confident that the people there are going to provide them with a high quality of care. Drug diversion occurs when doctors, nurses or other health care professionals divert drugs...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 20, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Staffing issues are often cited as the cause for nursing home neglect cases as facilities may cut back on personnel in order to increase their own profits. These nursing homes could end up liable in a lawsuit when family members sue for injuries that their loved ones...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 13, 2021 | Personal Injury
Many motorists feel uneasy when they have to drive near commercial trucks, and they may be wise to exercise vigilance when doing so. While commercial trucks create threats to the public because of their size and weight, they become even more dangerous when the people...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 13, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors can be held liable for far more than just their own mistakes in a medical malpractice case. The term is broad enough to encompass many things that happen during the medical care process that injures the patient, where the doctor acts unreasonably. They may...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 8, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
When you go to see medical professionals, you often vest your whole trust in them. After all, without knowing with certainty how anything works, you need to trust that your doctor will have everything figured out on your behalf and will make the best choices for you....
