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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 19, 2021 | Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice
If your baby has cerebral palsy, it may be the result of medical malpractice. According to Mayo Clinic, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect muscle tone, posture, and movement. Cerebral palsy occurs because of damage to a developing brain, often during...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Apr 19, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Staffing shortages in Chicago nursing homes and throughout the U.S. have worsened over the last year, putting residents at risk for neglect or abuse. Approximately 15,000 nursing homes operate across the country, providing residency and care for people who need...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Apr 12, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Following an auto accident, insurance companies may use the information from electronic data recorders as evidence for the denial of claims. EDRs record vehicle and occupant details in the seconds before, during, and after auto accidents. In a crash, the data from...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 5, 2021 | Product Liability
Diabetic patients rely on an insulin pump rely on their device to deliver insulin correctly. When it does not do its job, manufacturers may recall the device but not always before it causes injury. According to the FDA, there is a database with medical device...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Apr 5, 2021 | Personal Injury
Fires and explosions occurring in underground vaults may cause serious or fatal injuries. Underground vaults exist throughout Chicago and other cities across the U.S. to house infrastructure elements such as natural gas pipes, water valves, fiber optic cables, phone...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Mar 25, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
In the health care arena, scientific research has established knowledge that experts use to create evidence-based practices for patient safety. Infection Control Today notes that ignoring these practices may be medical negligence. Hand washing is one of the...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Mar 25, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
With family members and state watchdogs not allowed to visit nursing homes, the strict lockdown measures allowed abuse to happen under the radar. Recent reports of injuries and deaths point to abuse occurring during the nursing home lockdowns. Rapid Increase in...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Mar 18, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While the number of fatalities for passengers and drivers of cars and light trucks has been falling since 1999, the number of deaths associated with motorcycle crashes has more than doubled. More than 80% of reported motorcycle accidents result in injury or death...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Mar 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you are an older adult and you worry about your safety on the road or you have concerns about a loved one, it is very important to review statistics on older adults and the consequences of motor vehicle accidents. Even if you do not drive, riding in a vehicle,...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Mar 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Although an attorney makes a case much easier for an accident victim, the victim can choose to handle the case without an attorney. The victim will need to know how to get a copy of the police report, order video surveillance footage, and file his or her own...
