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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 5, 2015 |
The death of a loved one is always painful, confusing, and shocking. Often times loved ones are consumed with grief and may even be in a state of shock following the death, especially if the death was untimely or accidental. Although it is difficult, it is important...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 1, 2015 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
This Chicago personal injury law blog has looked at some of the horrific problems that can occur when nursing home residents suffer from neglect and abuse. From bed sores and falls to mental trauma and assault, the harm that some nursing home residents must endure...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 23, 2015 |
Image credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured or killed as a result of inadequate medical care and negligence. Common reasons for medical malpractice include: misdiagnosis, lack of communication among medical staff,...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 22, 2015 |
Prior posts on this Chicago personal injury law blog have talked about the legal requirements for bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Generally, a patient and a doctor must have a relationship before a claim can be filed, meaning that the doctor has agreed to...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 21, 2015 |
Surgical malpractice is one of the most common types of preventable medical error, with approximately 80 surgical "never events" - those errors that should never happen - occurring every week. According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins University, surgical...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 19, 2015 |
If you were injured as a result of the actions - or inactions of someone else - you may wonder if you have a legal right to money damages. In order to pursue a personal injury lawsuit, you must file a claim within the applicable statute of limitations. Statutes of...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 17, 2015 |
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Medical malpractice holds doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers liable for injuries caused by negligence. It is important to understand that not all medical errors are considered medical malpractice. In order to...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 15, 2015 |
Chicago residents may be familiar with actress Tori Spelling from her years on television dramas and more recently on reality programming. She has lived much of her life in front of the camera and has had many major events in her life documented by the press. Just...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 15, 2015 |
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Accidents and injuries that happen outside of your own home may implicate issues of premises liability. While premises liability is a complex legal theory, with several nuances, it basically holds property owners - including...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 13, 2015 |
The dangers of distracted driving are well-known and widely publicized. In fact, the risks of distracted driving are so significant that many states, including Illinois, have implemented bans on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Unfortunately, many...
