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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 12, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Dangerous drug interactions are a considerable health crisis that can have severe, and even lethal consequences for patients. It is estimated that adverse drug reactions cause injuries to nearly 2 million people in the United States each year. Approximately...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 7, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
December and January are some of the most dangerous months for drivers and certain behaviors are responsible for causing the lion's share of accidents. There are plenty of driving dangers to be wary of as the holiday season approaches but drug or alcohol impairment,...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Nov 22, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Mandatory ReportingCertain professionals in Illinois are required by law to report instances of known or suspected elder abuse to Adult Protective Services. This must be done within 24-hours of the professional becoming aware of the situation. Individuals are required...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Nov 16, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are many risk factors that increase a driver's risk of getting into an accident. This includes driving while intoxicated or driving while distracted. However, there is one cause of car accidents that many people overlook because it is a silent threat: sleep...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Nov 14, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Cell phones are significant distractions that can cause physicians to make serious medical errors. Doctors who are distracted while examining or treating a patient can miss vital information, make critical mistakes, and put patient health and safety in jeopardy....
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 25, 2017 | Firm News
Children's toys can be anything but child's play and there are a number of toys that present significant health and safety risks. These risks can range from burns and cuts to broken bones and toxic exposures. In 2014, roughly 155,400 children under the age of 14 were...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 14, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Nursing home abuse might seem like an issue that occurs only rarely. However, it is shockingly prevalent. In fact, a report from ABC News showed that nearly one out of every three nursing homes had at least one instance of abuse occur. Some of the most...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 14, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Medical procedures carry an element of risk and physicians and healthcare providers have a duty of care to inform their patients that these risks are present. When physicians or healthcare providers fail to warn their patients of the risks involved in a procedure,...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 4, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Cars with the greatest fuel economy are often smaller and more compact which can reduce the amount of protection they offer in an accident. While many modern sub-compact and compact vehicles are equipped with the same safety features as larger automobiles, their small...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Aug 23, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
In recent years, a controversial medical procedure has been touted for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other nervous system disorders. Called transvascular autonomic modulation (TVAM), the treatment involves the insertion of a balloon...
