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• Unattended Patient Dies After 22 Hour Stay In Chair

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 20, 2008 4:36 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Steven Sabock died after he was left unattended for 22 hours in a North Carolina mental institution. No one checked on Sabock who sat in a chair for the 22 hours and choked on his medication....

• Truck Rollover in Chicago Injures 3 People

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 16, 2008 1:15 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Two trucks rolled over this morning near interstate 294 and 9th street causing injuries to three people. An SUV was also involved in the collision. At least three people were transported to local...

• Woman settles for $15 million in birth malpractice suit

  Jenny Albano | May 21, 2008 9:33 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A woman from Aurora, whose child suffered extensive brain damage during birth six years ago, settled a malpractice lawsuit for $15.35 million against the doctor, hospital, and staff. This is one of...

• Popcorn Flavoring Causes Lung Problems in Workers

  Jamie G. Goldstein | December 20, 2007 5:47 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The chemical diacetyl is used in popcorn to create the buttery flavor many Americans enjoy. It is also used to create flavoring in candy and often baked goods. The problem, however, is the chemical has been linked to severe lung problems in workers in plants that produce these products.Recently, the four biggest microwave popcorn manufacturers in the US announced they were removing the...

• Greyhound Bus Traveling from Chicago to Indiana Crashes

  Jamie G. Goldstein | November 14, 2007 9:35 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A greyhound bus traveling along interstate 65 crashed in the early morning hours injuring at least three. The bus was traveling from Chicago to Indianapolis when it possibly blew a tire. It was in Boone County at the time of the accident.The injured people on the bus may have a legal right to recover for any expenses incurred due to the Greyhound accident. They may also be able to recover for...

• Chicago Hit and Run Severs Man's legs

  Jamie G. Goldstein | October 18, 2007 12:14 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  A sixty year old man was the victim of a hit and run in Chicago's South Suburbs on Friday. Michael Cranston was killed when he was hit by a car while on Matteson roadway. The collision caused Cranston to be propelled through the air, landing with his body through the windshield of the suspect's car. His legs were severed and were found by police on Friday evening. Cranston's body was not...

• 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...

• $534K Award in Malpractice Suit Stands

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 25, 2007 8:30 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The family of Brenda Easter was awarded $534,025 in a medical malpractice case against the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Easter became ill after she gave birth to her daughter. She complained of trouble breathing but the hospital failed to treat her and instead sent her home. She died of pneumonia two days after she was released from the hospital.The University appealed the...

• Jurors Favor Doctors Over Patients

  Jamie G. Goldstein | April 18, 2007 5:20 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  The push for tort reform would make anyone believe that doctors are losing the battle in the courtroom. One would think that if a doctor is sued for medical malpractice the patient is coming out a winner and the doctor's practice is over. The truth, however, is far from what those pushing tort reform want the public to believe. A recent study showed that the reality is that jurors are more...

• Pet Food Recall Expanded Again

  Jamie G. Goldstein | April 17, 2007 4:09 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  According to the FDA, Natural Balance Pet Food has issued a recall on two of its pet food lines due to complaints of pets becoming ill and experiencing kidney failure. These symptoms are the same symptoms pet owners were complaining of after feeding their pets various brands of pet food that have now been recalled by Menu Foods.The pet foods currently being recalled by Natural Balance are...