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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jan 14, 2016 | Firm News
Medical malpractice is more common than you might think. In fact, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, with estimates indicating that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die each year due to some type of medical error....
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jan 7, 2016 |
When an injured party files a lawsuit against an allegedly responsible party, the injured party must generally prove that the harm he or she suffered was caused by the other party. Proof in a lawsuit is often called evidence, and when a person files a lawsuit based on...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 31, 2015 |
The festive mood that generally surrounds the holidays in Chicago was marred for some by a violent car accident that occurred in Hillside on Christmas night. At approximately fifteen minutes to eleven o'clock at night, a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old man crashed...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 23, 2015 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
The decision to enter a nursing home is never easy for an individual or his or her family. All throughout the greater Chicago area, families are struggling with how to best handle the medical and care decisions of their loved ones with special needs. If and when an...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 16, 2015 |
Normally when a Chicago resident checks into a hospital the person expects to leave the facility in better shape than when the person arrived. For many people this is the case. However, for patients who suffer falls while under the care of hospitals and other...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 13, 2015 |
This month the movie "Concussion," starring Will Smith, will open in theaters across the country, tackling head on the issue of head injuries among NFL football players. The film chronicles the work of Nigerian-born forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, who...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 10, 2015 | Construction Accidents
Anyone who lives in or near Chicago has likely driven on or rode in a car while it has traveled on an interstate or highway. The state of Illinois has many throughways with relatively high speeds that allow travelers to get from one part of the state to another or to...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 8, 2015 |
Victims of medical malpractice may suffer a number of injuries, including exacerbation of the original medical condition and as well as new injuries. In many cases, the most obvious injuries are physical in nature, but emotional injuries can also occur as a result of...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 3, 2015 |
The holiday season is upon us. While this is an exciting time of the year for many people, it can also be a dangerous time of the year. The following article highlights some of the top holiday safety hazards, and provides tips on how to prevent accidents from...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 2, 2015 |
Illinois residents have a lot to contend with when they take to the state's roads. On any given day during the work week they face grueling traffic and long commutes around the state's metropolitan centers. In the winter they must contend with ice, snow and other...
