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• $3 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict Paid

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 15, 2007 6:17 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Paul Montgomery had surgery on his legs in 1998, which was not done properly and caused him to lose a leg. Montgomery underwent femoral bypass surgery on his legs and afterward had repeated problems. His right leg eventually had to be amputated because of all the problems that were occurring. The jury found Montgomery's doctor, Dr. Mark McCoy, was negligent when he performed the surgery on...

• Another Chinese Manufacturer Cited in Toy Recall

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 14, 2007 10:05 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The latest recall issued in the toy world is by Mattell for 9 million of its toys. The list includes character dolls Batman, Barbie, Polly Pockets as well as several others. The fear is the magnets in the toys will be swallowed by children and cause harmful affects and possible death. These toys were all manufactured in China.In recent weeks and months scores of recalls have been issued...

• Monster Truck Crash in Dekalb, Illinois

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 10, 2007 3:52 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A monster truck show in DeKalb, Illinois turned into a nightmare Thursday afternoon when the truck lost control and crashed into the crowd injuring nine people. The nine injured were taken to the hospital including Amy List who suffered a spinal cord injury and was in serious condition. Prior to the accident witnesses said that the monster truck began jumping increasingly closer to the crowd...

• Lead Found in Mattel Toys, Recall Announced

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 03, 2007 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Mattel Inc. announced a recall of nearly 1 million of its Chinese manufactured toys after fear the toys may contain lead. The maker of popular Fisher Price toys including "Dora the Explorer" and several Sesame Street characters has recalled at least 83 types of toys. Some listed include Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters. The toys are believed to have excessive amounts of lead in them...

• Accident on Chicago's Eisenhower Injures 2

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 02, 2007 11:20 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A rollover car accident Wednesday afternoon left two people injured. The accident happened at Kostner Avenue on the Eisenhower expressway in Chicago. The two injured people were taken to the hospital as trauma patients. There is no information at this time on their condition or what caused the accident.Victims of car accidents may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. They may have...

• Death Toll Rises in Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 02, 2007 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The initial report of six dead has now risen to seven, and it is believed twenty to thirty people or more are still missing. At least 79 people were injured in the horrific collapse. As many as 50 cars still remain in the river, and it is unknown if those cars hold additional victims. The water is seven to eight feet deep, which is high enough to cover most cars.Videos taken of the bridge...

• Minneapolis Bridge Collapse at Least 6 Killed

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 02, 2007 10:44 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A Minneapolis bridge collapsed during the Wednesday evening rush hour killing at least six people. The Interstate 35W bridge was being repaired when it collapsed into several sections. There is information as to why the bridge collapsed at this time, but authorities do not believe it was an act of terrorism.Early estimates believe there were at least 50 cars that fell into the water and land...

• Jury Awards $2.5 Million After Surgeon Botches Cyst Removal

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 02, 2007 9:47 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  James Van Buren brought a lawsuit against his surgeon after his cyst removal surgery went very wrong. During the surgery, Dr. Sian Evans was attempting to drain the infected cyst and instead cut Van Buren's sphincter muscle. This caused Van Buren to lose control of his bowels.James Van Buren who is now 43 years old must wear diapers for the rest of his life as a result of the botched surgery. ...

• Pars Cove Salmonella Plagues Over 700 At Taste Of Chicago

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 01, 2007 3:28 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The latest reports show over 700 people came down with salmonella after eating at Pars Cove's booth at Taste of Chicago. This number has nearly doubled from the original reports. Of the reports, it is estimated that 31 people had to be hospitalized. It is believed the shirazi salad from Pars Cove is the cause of the outbreak.City food inspectors review food at each booth at least four times...

• Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Not The Cause Of Rate Increases

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 01, 2007 9:26 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Doctors and tort reformers continue to wage a propaganda war about the cost of medical malpractice premiums increasing because of outrageous medical malpractice awards. The real reason premiums are on the rise in some states, however, is what they are hiding from you. Research shows that lawsuits and jury awards are not causing the premiums to rise.In New York recent headlines complained of...