Miscellaneous

• Absolutely Stun-ning -- TASERS Reportedly Being Used in Hospitals

  Jamie G. Goldstein | July 21, 2010 4:43 PM | 7 CommentsChicago, IL

  A hospital security guard used a stun gun on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ nephew, Derek Thomas, after he refused to wear a gown and attempted to leave the grounds of West Jefferson...

• Giving Back - Nintendo Wii Finds a Home at Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 17, 2009 3:53 PM | 3 CommentsChicago, IL

  Today I was fortunate enough to be able to take the time to give back to the community. I spend most of my time in my office trying to help my clients that have been hurt and are trying to recover...

• Personal Plea: Please Help Find the Cab Driver that Left Dan Firkins Clinging to Life

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 21, 2010 2:16 PM | 2 CommentsChicago, IL

  On May 14, 2010, one of my best friends from college was dragged by a cab and left for dead in broad daylight. Danny Firkins was hailing a cab to go to class one week ago at about 3:30 in the...

• Missing Loved Ones at Burr Oak Cemetery

  Jamie G. Goldstein | July 13, 2009 4:28 PM | 2 CommentsChicago, IL

  The Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois is being investigated after news broke last week that cemetery workers were removing bodies previously buried at the cemetery and reselling the plots. Since...

• Girls Feet Amputated After Six Flag Ride Fails

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 22, 2007 4:57 PM | 2 CommentsChicago, IL

  A thirteen year old girl's feet were amputated after a ride at Kentucky's Six Flags theme park malfunctioned. The Superman ride at the theme park raises riders into the air 154 feet and drops them at a rate of 54 miles per hour. The ride stops just 20 feet before the riders hit the ground. It is believed that a cable broke during the ride and became wrapped around the girl's feet causing them...

• Teacher Drags Student Down Hall by His Shirt

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 17, 2007 5:15 PM | 1 CommentChicago, IL

  Douglas Tracia, a substitute teacher, pulled a seven year old boy in the first grade at a Lawrence, Massachusetts school down the hallway by his shirt. Tracia apparently went after the boy who left the room after he was involved in an altercation with another student.The boy's mother, Lina Tejada went to the police after the school tried to persuade her not to speak to the authorities. ...

• Have a Merry and Safe Holiday Season

  Jamie G. Goldstein | December 24, 2010 3:27 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Everyone loves the holiday season, but every year around 8,700 people visit the hospital for injuries caused by holiday festivities. The number of fire responses also typically increases. Keeping...

• Over 1 in 100 Hospitalized Patients in U.S. Acquire Bacterial Infection

  Jamie G. Goldstein | August 04, 2010 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  Clostridium difficile has now become the most common hospital acquired infection (HAI) in the United States. This bacteria can cause diarrhea and colon inflammation that could possibly be deadly. ...

• Personal Plea: New Information on Dan Firkins Death, Still No One to Blame

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 27, 2010 5:29 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  It has been almost two weeks since Dan Firkins' life was taken away from him. As more information begins to surface there are more unanswered questions. Danny was found with 2 skull fracture lying...

• Personal Plea: Death of Dan Firkins, Still Looking for Cab Driver Responsible

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 24, 2010 10:18 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  After suffering two skull fractures and other injuries, Danny Firkins life came to an end on Saturday May 22, 2010, just over a week after he had been run over by a Chicago cab driver who fled the...