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• Ford Recalls Cruise Control Switch

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 20, 2007 3:48 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Ford recently announced it is recalling 3.6 million vehicles due to a faulty cruise control switch. The switch may be a fire hazard. Ford has reported at least a few vehicle owners have complained of fires. Ford has settled at leat one lawsuit. Earl Mohlis filed suit against Ford after his wife died as a result of a fire caused by the faulty switch.The problematic switch was first brought to...

• Three Injured in Car Accident

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 16, 2007 11:00 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Reverend Eduardo Malagon and his father and sister were involved in a car accident on August 6, 2007. The Reverend suffered a broken arm but his father and sister were in serious condition and remain in a Chicago area hospital. There is no current information on what caused the accident.The three victims may be able to recover for their injuries they suffered as a result of the accident. When...

• Chicago Man Killed While Riding Bicycle

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 16, 2007 6:45 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Ryan Boudreau of Chicago died Monday after being hit by a truck. Boudreau, who was 27 at the time of his death, was riding his bicycle on Clark Street in Chicago when he was hit by the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Officers have determined the fatal collision was an accident. However, Boudreau's family may be able to recover against the truck driver for the wrongful death of...

• Lap Band Procedure on Louisiana Child Causes Pancreatitis

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 15, 2007 6:32 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A young Louisiana child had lap band surgery to help her reduce her body weight. The obese child went into surgery on June 24, 2005 and had reoccurring complaints shortly after the surgery. She returned to Dr. Felix Spiegel's office on several occasions complaining of problems keeping certain foods down, abdominal pain and a choking sensation. The daughter of Warren and Melissa Strother was...

• $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...