Posts tagged Personal Injury

• Four Injured In Chicago Van Accident

  Jamie G. Goldstein | July 11, 2007 10:43 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A van drove up onto the sidewalk at 230 West Washington Monday morning causing injuries to three pedestrians and the driver of the van. The van struck two of the pedestrians and then a garbage can causing it to crash into the windows at Cosi, a local restaurant. There was no immediate information on what caused the van to drive onto the sidewalk.All four of the injured people were taken to the...

• Bus Crashes In Kentucky After Driver Doses Off

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 25, 2007 4:00 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Another early morning bus crash was reported today. A bus caring a family from Buffalo, New York back to Alabama crashed Monday morning possibly after the driver dosed off during the trip. The crash left at least one person dead and 66 other people injured. The crash took place in Kentucky on Interstate 65 near the 42 mile marker.This most recent bus crash is one of several over the past few...

• Lawsuits Filed In Chicago To New York Bus Crash

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 23, 2007 9:29 AM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A bus traveling from Chicago to New York in May of this year crashed injuring several passengers and killing two. Several lawsuits have now been filed against the bus company, OK Travel Bus Company, for the injuries resulting from the accident. It is believed that a combination of a fatigued bus driver and speeding caused the bus to crash in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.The bus company...

• Girls Feet Amputated After Six Flag Ride Fails

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

  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...

• Worker Injured After Falling Into Hole

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 21, 2007 4:21 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A worker fell into a hole at a construction site this afternoon and suffered back and neck injuries. The man was removed from a hole with a five foot opening by a harness and then transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The accident took place near 8th Street and State Street in Chicago.The worker may be able to file a claim against his employer and others responsible for the...

• Once An Advocate For Tort Reform Now Suing For Punitive Damages

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 12, 2007 12:41 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  A lawsuit was recently filed on behalf of Judge Robert Bork against the Yale Club of New York City. Bork a leading advocate in the tort reform movement and has pushed to limit plaintiff damages on numerous occasions. He is now in the plaintiff's seat and seeking $1 million in compensatory damages, plus punitive damages. Bork filed the lawsuit after he fell at the Yale Club just prior to...

• Chicago Bus Crash Injures 17

  Jamie G. Goldstein | June 06, 2007 1:03 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A bus crash Tuesday evening on the Chicago Skyway sent 17 people to the hospital. A private charter bus hit a semi-trailer truck and caused the accident. The bus driver, who was operating a bus owned by Chicago Entertainment Tour, was cited for following to close to the truck. It is unknown at this time where the bus was heading or where it began its journey. As of Wednesday morning 13...

• Bus Driver Admits Drinking Prior To Crash

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 25, 2007 4:15 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Jerry Moncrease, a school bus driver who previously was charged for the death of a pedestrian, appeared in court today. Moncrease admitted to authorities that he drank whiskey before he drove the children to school the morning of the crash. After he dropped the children he drank a six pack of beer and then the horrific crash occurred killing one and injuring several others.Moncrease works for...

• Car Crashes Into Chicago Day Care

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 24, 2007 7:30 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A car crashed into a day care center Wednesday morning just before 11:00 am on Chicago's West Side. The driver of the car was critically injured and three children at the day care were also hurt. The children and driver were transported to local hospitals.There is no information on what caused the crash, but it has been reported that a second car was involved in the crash. It also appeared...

• Monkfish Recall - Two People From Chicago Fall Ill

  Jamie G. Goldstein | May 24, 2007 6:13 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Two people from Chicago fell ill recently after ingesting what they thought was monkfish. The fish is produced by Hong Chang Corporation of Santa Fe Springs, California, and it is believed that there were toxins present in the fish. The toxins are found in pufferfish and the company believes that the monkfish may have really been pufferfish. The company is now recalling the monkfish.The...