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by brucegoodman | Jan 20, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
You visit your doctor in Illinois fully expecting them to pinpoint your exact ailment. Getting the right diagnosis at every initial visit may be an unrealistic expectation given that even the most advanced diagnostic technologies have certain limitations. Yet the hope...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jan 18, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
While coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 90,000 long-term care residents, tens of thousands of residents have died for different reasons. A majority of these deaths are because of pandemic-related neglect. Burned-out workers have been unable to give...
by brucegoodman | Jan 11, 2021 | Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are relatively rare, occurring in only about five out of every 1,000 births in the United States. Unfortunately, they can cause lifelong disabilities when they do occur. Cerebral palsy is a disability that causes muscle dysfunction due to damage to the...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jan 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Cell phone records, video footage, photography, and law enforcement or witness testimonies can help prove that a driver was distracted at the time of an accident. Claims against distracted drivers can be successful if victims offer evidence that the negligent driver...
by brucegoodman | Jan 4, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
According to the Cleveland Clinic, surgical mesh is a material that is used to strengthen bodily tissues, including bone. It is often used to correct pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, two conditions which affect numerous women. Despite its...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jan 4, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis, wrong-site surgery, and mistaken patient identities are some of the medical errors that frequently occur in U.S. hospitals. They can result in serious injury or death. A Johns Hopkins study puts the number of people who die every year from medical errors...
by brucegoodman | Dec 22, 2020 | Firm News
What happens when a faulty product causes serious injury? Who is to blame? Typically, the courts decide that the most negligent people pay the most in these types of cases. However, the exact execution of this principle tends to shift over time. What is product...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Dec 21, 2020 | Traumatic Brain Injuries
Mild brain injuries can progress to chronic health problems as people age. In fact, approximately 15% of people with mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) continue to experience debilitating injuries later on in life. Concussions May Have Life-Long Consequences...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Dec 18, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Candida auris is a contagious fungus that spreads rapidly in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, often with deadly consequences. The Deadly Dangers of Candida Auris Candida auris, also referred to as C. auris, is a type of fungus that is highly contagious and...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Dec 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
More than 14,000 Americans are injured and 200 are killed each year while riding snowmobiles during the winter months. Beware of Snowmobile Dangers Snowmobiles create fun-filled outdoor activities, as well as reliable transportation in areas with cold winter climates...
