Congress Fails to Pass “Motor Safety Vehicle Act of 2010”
For 9 months, proponents of the “Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010” tried to get Congress to pass the landmark legislation which would have overhauled automobile safety. Unfortunately, because of staunch opposition from automakers and despite a last minute push to get the Act passed, Congress failed to vote on it before it adjourned for […]
Chicago Personal Injury Lawsuit Based on Motorized Wheelchair Collision
Can negligence in operating a motorized wheelchair result in liability for personal injuries? It’s an interesting question and is inspired by a pending Chicago personal injury lawsuit. Attorney Bob Kraft recently blogged about this case, noting that a motorized wheelchair collision had the potential to cause severe injuries. In this case, the elderly Chicago plaintiff […]
Illinois Court Rules Personal Injury Case Can Proceed
The First District Appellate Court of Illinois recently addressed the issue of whether a personal injury claim against Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) could proceed. At issue in Torf v. Chicago Transit Authority, No. 1-09-1710, was whether the CTA was immune from liability. In Torf, the plaintiff was injured when she was pushed to the floor […]
Surgical Errors Continue to Persist in High Numbers
The recent report published in the Archives of Surgery in October 2010 paints a grim picture regarding surgical errors. According to the report, there is a “persisting high frequency of surgical ‘never events, or errors that are entirely preventable and should never occur, despite the fact that hospitals must abide by a universal protocol of […]
Graco Recalls 2 Million Popular Strollers
Graco recently recalled approximately 2 million Graco strollers because the strollers have been known to cause entrapment and strangulation, including four deaths between 2003 and 2005. There have also been several reports of infants becoming entrapped in the stroller, resulting in cuts, bruises and difficulty breathing. The recall includes the older versions of the Graco […]
Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Round Up
Here’s what other personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers have been talking about over the past few weeks: “Cost of Auto Accidents” Day on Torts “Defendants Win Summary Judgment in Peanut Butter Salmonella Cases” Mass Tort Defense “Is The Workers’ Compensation Lien Really Bulletproof?” New York Personal Injury Law Blog “NJ Denies Occupational Workers Compensation […]
Workers’ Compensation Protects You
The workers’ compensation system was designed to provide certainty for injured workers in the event of a workplace injury. In exchange for certain benefits, the law does not allow a direct lawsuit against the employer at common law. The unfortunate truth about Workers’ Compensation cases is that employees often times find themselves pitted against the […]
Illinois Court Considers Application of the Dead-Man’s Act to Deposition Testimony
In a recent case, one issue considered by Second District Appellate Court of Illinois in Balma v. Henry, No. 2-09-1301, was whether the Dead-Man’s Act (the Act) can be used to prevent statements in discovery depositions from being admitted in summary judgment proceedings and/or at trial. Balma involved a car accident which resulted in a […]
Court Holds Private Social Media Postings Discoverable in Personal Injury Lawsuit
It’s undeniable–social media use is increasing exponentially. And, with this rapid increase in the use of social media, more attorneys are quickly realizing the utility of social media postings in litigation. When witnesses or parties to a lawsuit publicly post about their activities and whereabouts, the information can be used to dispute claims of injury […]
Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Round Up
Here’s what other personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers have been talking about over the past few weeks: “Philadelphia Eagles Under Fire after Players Sustain Concussions” – Brain Injury Lawyer blog “Workers’ Comp in Washington State – I-1082 Will Raise Costs and Reduce Benefits” – The Pop Tort “The Corruption Of Medical Research By Industry […]