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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jun 15, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
At long last, the City of Chicago has released its Vision Zero Chicago plan. The city thus joins New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and a number of other cities around the world in developing such a plan. The near term goal of Vision Zero Chicago is to reduce...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jun 12, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Every year, millions older Americans suffer physical abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Many suffer in silence, too afraid or intimidated to draw attention to their suffering. Often they are often being tormented by caregivers who are responsible for providing...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jun 12, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
The Illinois Good Samaritan Act was designed to protect individuals from civil liability if they provide emergency care to victims without a fee and an injury or death occurs. There are a number of exceptions to the rule, however, that can have a significant impact on...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 24, 2017 | Personal Injury
Collapsed lungs, which may result from trauma, lung damage or other problems, can cause additional injuries or death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Illinois residents should understand the signs of collapsed lungs so that they can seek medical attention for...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 12, 2017 |
Remember Dr. David Dao, the man who was dragged off a United Airlines plane even though he had paid for his seat? His attorney negotiated a settlement with the carrier, and though its terms were confidential, most observers assume that the settlement was...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 8, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
While the majority of cosmetic surgeries are considered elective procedures, that does not bar patients from pursuing claims of medical malpractice. Indeed, cosmetic surgeries and the surgeons who perform them are held to the same standards as those performing...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 27, 2017 |
As Chicagoans prepare to head to pools and outdoor water playgrounds this summer, park, and pool owners need to take steps to prevent outbreaks of crypto. Since 2014, outbreaks of this parasitic disease have doubled, leaving victims seriously ill. The Centers for...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 19, 2017 |
The average damages in a dog bite case are $37,000.More than one-third of American homes have a dog. In all, 70 million dogs, most of them gentle, faithful companions. But any dog can bite, inflicting serious injuries, disfigurement and emotional trauma.Under Illinois...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 17, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Surgeons are responsible for hundreds of thousands of surgical errors in the United States each year. These errors include improper sterilization, leaving sponges and other surgical tools inside the patient, and conducting wrong-site surgeries. These errors can cause...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 7, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice has become the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer, and sadly, many medical errors are preventable. Despite efforts to ensure safe healthcare in America, however, this under-recognized epidemic continues...
