STUDY: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PAYOUTS NOT THE CULPRIT IN SKYROCKETING HEALTH CARE COSTS Researchers at Johns Hopkins debunk claims that large frivolous malpractice payouts are driving high health care costs Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – Attempts to lower health care costs in the United States have frequently focused on the medical malpractice system, with tort
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Amusement Park Injuries: Safety Tips for Thrill Seekers: Common amusement park and ride injuries, statistics and tips for avoiding injuries as well as for handling them properly when they occur. STUDY: AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES INJURE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN EVERY YEAR 4,423 injuries each year and 20 injuries daily from May through September Chicago, IL, May
MAN SENTENCED TO 13-YEAR PRISON TERM AFTER 8TH DUI CONVICTION Illinois drivers face dangerous drivers every time they get behind the wheel Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – The recent sentencing of Timothy Morrow to 13 years in prison for his 8th DUI conviction offers a prime example of the dangers Illinois drivers face on a
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- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
2012 AFL-CIO REPORT SHOWS WORKPLACE SAFTY PROGRESS STAGNATES Advocates concerned by what 2012 AFL-CIO Death on the Job Report Reveals Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – We’ve seen a great deal of improvement in workplace safety since the 1970’s, enjoying steady progress, year after year. However, a recent report by the AFL-CIO, shows that progress
STATISTICS SHOW ROOFING MORE HAZARDOUS THAN BEING A POLICE OFFICER Injuries more serious, thus more costly, making legal assessment of third party liability a smart move. Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – As counter-intuitive as it may seem, a roofer is more likely to die at work than a police officer is. According to an
TEN WORKERS INJURED IN ILLINOIS FOUNDRY EXPLOSION Three employees hospitalized with critical injuries Granite City, IL, May 26, 2013 – A March, 2013 explosion at the American Steel plant in Granite City, Illinois injured ten workers, three of them critically. The blast at the southwestern Illinois steel castings plant, which produces rail car components and
NON-PROFIT GROUP REPORTS DRAMATIC RISE IN INJURIES AND DEATHS RELATED TO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS Fewer children’s product recalls in 2012, but more child injuries and deaths. Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – In 2012, injures related to children’s products were up 42 percent and deaths rose by 200 percent, according to KID, a Chicago non-profit group
You’re driving down a street on your way home from an appointment. Twenty yards ahead, the traffic light turns yellow, and the car in front of you brakes. No problem – you’re at a safe following distance. You start braking, too. Suddenly you hear a deafening crash. Your car lurches as it’s hit from behind.
Chicago, IL, May 26, 2013 – The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) lists automotive accidents as the leading cause of death for American teens. According to the 2013 Illinois DUI Handbook, just over one third of all traffic fatalities in the state are alcohol related. Incidents of underage drinking typically see a sharp increase during
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