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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Oct 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
If you suffered an injury during or after surgery, you may feel certain that the doctor should shoulder the blame. This may very well prove true, but surgical staplers may also have a role to play. The devices have a history of malfunctioning and the FDA reviewed them...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 19, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Medical experts suspect that 1 in 20 patients who visit the doctor for illness experience a misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis for his or her condition. Diagnostic Errors Put Patients at Risk Medical illnesses and diseases that are misdiagnosed or go undiagnosed put...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 12, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
National traffic reports for 2019 show a drop in fatal car crashes compared to 2018 in nine out of 10 regions in the country. Traffic Fatalities Drop in 2019 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT),...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 5, 2020 | Premises Liability
Slip and fall accidents caused by costumes, yard decorations, dim lighting, and spooky special effects are a leading cause of injury on Halloween. Homeowners may be liable for fall injuries that occur on their property. Beware of Halloween Falls Halloween is the one...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Oct 2, 2020 | Premises Liability
If you have ever looked down from a great height, you may have wondered what would happen if you accidentally dropped something from your fingers. Unfortunately, some people in Illinois and across the country do not have to wonder since they have already suffered a...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Cameras can help detect and deter abuse in nursing homes. Nursing home staff members are significantly less likely to mistreat residents when they are aware of video monitoring. When abuse is detected, video cameras provide invaluable evidence. Daughter Catches...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You can often spot Illinois truckers on the highway making their rounds. What you cannot spot is whether the driver behind the wheel has gotten enough sleep before hitting the road. Drowsy driving has recently gained spotlight attention as national awareness of its...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 18, 2020 | Personal Injury
Psychological injury is defined as some type of mental impairment or dysfunction caused by a physical injury, an act of violence, or a traumatic event that results in mental harm. Psychological Injury Some types of accidents or traumatic incidents result in physical...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 11, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
A new law allows non-combat servicemembers to file medical malpractice claims and recover compensation for their losses from the federal government when they are injured by military healthcare provider negligence. Impact of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 8, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
You trust your doctor and pharmacist in Illinois to take proper care of your health, but either of them could accidentally put your health at risk by making a medication error. Do you know how you can help avoid such an unnecessary mistake? The Mayo Clinic offers...
