Injured by a Defective Product? Who is Responsible?
Manufacturers have a legal obligation to design and manufacture safe products that do not injure consumers. A manufacturer’s duty follows the benefit of using our system of commerce on product sales. When a manufacturer makes an unreasonably dangerous product that seriously injures someone, they can be liable for the damages caused by their product. There are […]
Continue readingBicycle Safety and Safe Cycling
In a frightening accident, a bicyclist was hospitalized after he was hit and dragged by an SUV at the corner of 35th and Lowe in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The bicyclist was drug by the car for approximately a quarter of a mile. His pelvis was broken in three places, and his femur was also fractured. The […]
Continue readingMedical Device Recalls – How it Affects You
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for making certain that medical devices that are on the market and used for surgical implants are safe. When such a device is discovered to have a defect that may present a danger to a person, the device is recalled, which means it is taken off of […]
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Insurance Company Claims Games
Insurance “games”? Insurance is serious business right? You buy insurance for the peace of mind you are provided against unforeseen loss. Insurance company advertisements promise the warm fuzzies of protection to you and your family. And certainly, many claims are paid promptly and fully. Certainly, some claims are without merit and are properly denied. What […]
Continue readingSupermarket Pays $6 Million Dollars to Paralyzed Shopper
Edythe Burnette, was catastrophically injured when she tripped on a rug at the entrance of a Jewel Food Store in Chicago. Her lawyers helped her receive a $6 million settlement from the food store chain. As she fell, Mrs. Burnette, snapped her neck on the nearby handrail. The accident left Burnette an incomplete quadriplegic. She […]
Continue readingBicycle and Vehicle Collisions
Earlier this year, a 53-year old Loveland Colorado bicyclist was critically injured in a collision with a car as she was navigating her way across the intersection of College Avenue and Conifer Street. She had successfully crossed the southbound lanes when she was hit by a northbound driver. The impact of the crash threw the […]
Continue readingBack to School Safety
September is back to school day for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students. There will be approximately 396,000 students traveling to and from school every day. Some children will ride the bus, but to qualify for bus service, students must live at least 1.5 miles from school. This means that, in addition to some bus riders, […]
Continue readingHit-and-Run Accidents Have Increased a Staggering 60% Since 2009
A hit-and-run accident occurs in the U.S. every 43 seconds. And, there is a startling development: the number of hit-and-run accidents has increased by 60 percent since 2009. This is according to a report recently released by the Automobile Association of America (AAA).1. “The problem is bigger than I think most people are aware,” says […]
Continue readingWho is at Fault When an Accident Occurs on a Golf Course?
The short answer to the question, “Who is responsible when a serious injury occurs on a golf course,” is: “It depends.” If a company or another person violated a safety rule, or was careless and caused injury, they may be liable. It is also true that it just might not be anyone’s fault unless a […]
Continue readingWater Park Injuries and Deaths
Who is watching out for the safety of children and adults at waterparks? It appears that official regulation is inconsistent and in many cases insufficient. The statistics and reports of injuries and deaths suggests that greater enforcement of safety rules at water parks would prevent unnecessary harm to visitors. And, as a threshold issue, many […]
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