Dedicated To Protecting Injured Victims And Their Families Since 1931
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Aug 5, 2015 |
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] While some auto accidents and other personal injury accidents are caused by one person's negligence, in some cases, more than one party may have been negligent. In fact, in some situations, the victim of an accident may have,...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 29, 2015 | Construction Accidents
In 2013, more than one-third of all construction-related deaths involved falls from higher ground to lower levels. In Chicago, construction workers are subject to fall dangers every day when they climb up onto buildings' roofs, scaffolding structures, and even just up...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 22, 2015 |
Many people who live in the greater Chicago area have the opportunity to choose their own doctors and medical facilities. While insurance restrictions sometimes direct a patient toward a particular health system, in some cases individuals can choose the health...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 17, 2015 |
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Nearly every driver has, at one time or another, been frustrated with traffic conditions or the actions of another driver. But there is a difference between frustration and aggressive driving or road rage. The National Highway...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 15, 2015 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Every year thousands of complaints are lodged with the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding alleged nursing home abuse and neglect. Nursing homes provide care for senior citizens and other individuals with diminished physical and mental capacities who need...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 15, 2015 |
When a driver injures or kills another person as a result of reckless or negligence behavior, he or she can generally be held liable in a personal injury lawsuit. But what about a passenger who encourages negligence or reckless driving? Can the passenger be held...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 13, 2015 |
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Museums are popular attractions, with niche museums dedicated to all aspects of American life. There are museums for everything from mustard and baseball, to U.S. history and astronomy. And soon there will be a museum...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 11, 2015 |
Optimal health care relies on accurate and effective communication, not only among doctors and medical staff, but also between the health care providers and their patients. In an effort to promote effective and efficient communication between clinicians and...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 9, 2015 |
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Hospitals are supposed to be places of care and treatment, and patients trust that a hospital will do everything it can to help them heal. Unfortunately, hospitals can and do make mistakes. When this happens, the hospital and...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 8, 2015 |
Summer is a season of festivities. From Memorial Day to Labor Day and with the Fourth of July right in between, Chicago residents often barely finish planning one holiday party before the next cookout or get-together is coming up on the calendar. For many, alcohol is...
