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According to the Chicago Tribune, the estate of a man from Quebec, who was killed in the recent train derailment, has filed a negligence lawsuit in Cook County against 10 different defendants. The litigation stems from an accident that killed more than 40 people, as the train carrying oil exploded when it derailed and crashed…
Last July 4th a couple was killed when a Union Pacific Bridge collapsed in Glenview, a suburban community north of Chicago. As reported in the Daily Herald last year, the husband and wife lived only a mile from the accident site. Their son, who is a personal injury attorney and was in a law practice…
The Chicago Tribune reports that a civil lawsuit brought against a teen driver in a “huffing” death car accident has been settled recently for an undisclosed amount. According to reports, the teenager had been driving in Highland Park when she lost control of her car and crossed over several lanes of traffic along Central Avenue…
The prospect of undergoing surgery is fraught with many anxiety-provoking concerns — from the hospital stay to the length of recovery — patients and their families worry. The greatest concern is the patient’s well-being and speedy recovery. When this doesn’t happen, and in a tragic situation, when the patient dies after being under the care…
When a child dies in his or her own bedroom, as a result of a preventable incident, the words “unthinkable tragedy” come to mind. In February 2011, a two-year boy from suburban Chicago was killed when the dresser in his bedroom tipped over and trapped him between the furniture and the floor, causing him to…
For the most part, elderly people who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are there because they are unable to properly take care of themselves. They typically need “around the clock” assistance, and in some cases require frequent medical attention. They are dependent upon, and rely almost exclusively on, nursing home staff to…
According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, a man whose blood alcohol content (BAC) was more than double the legal limit, drove into a group of pedestrians who were waiting to cross a Northwest Side street. After careening into the group of pedestrians, the driver continued north on Central for at least a mile before…
When a family member or loved one is in a nursing home, an array of concerns may arise: are they receiving the appropriate level of care, are their daily needs met, and most importantly, are their specific health issues being adequately addressed. Nursing home residents may be infirm and unable to express whether these items…
A wrongful death claim, unfortunately, can take many different forms. It may arise when an entity or person intentionally or negligently causes the death of another person. A personal representative of the decedent, typically brings a court action on behalf of the estate, seeking damages. When this happens, the claim can include damages for financial…
Statistics have been released for the number of people killed in Chicago during 2012 while walking or riding bicycles. The numbers are incredible. Last year there were 48 pedestrians and eight cyclists killed. This means that walking was six times more dangerous than riding a bicycle. The 48 pedestrians who lost their lives in 2012…
