Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer - Wrongful Death

Drunk Driver Kills 17 Man In Chicago

Jamie G. Goldstein — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:35:33 GMT

Tracy Bolden was drunk and speeding in his van in the Garfield Park neighborhood when he rear ended the car Marlon Tate was driving. Tate was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. The passenger of Tate's car, 17 year old Laura Kubiak survived the crash despite the van resting on top of the car after the incident.

Bolden was charged with DUI but the charges may be upgraded to felony charges. The family of Marlon Tate may be able to file a claim on behalf of Tate for his wrongful death. Kubiak may also be able to file a claim against Bolden for her injuries. Kubiak and the family of Tate should contact an attorney to find out their legal rights.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Commuter Train Kills Man

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:38:37 GMT

Charles Jones was killed the morning of December 5, 2007 after his truck became stuck on a patch of ice on a train crossing in Gary, Indiana. Jones vehicle was struck by a South Shore Line train. It is being reported that the gates were down at the time of the accident, but Jones decided to drive around the gates causing his truck to become stuck on the tracks when the train was passing.

Train accidents in Chicago and around the country have been in the news quite often in recent years sometimes due to people going around gates but also sometimes due to gates not properly working or crossing not being clearly marked. People should always be alert around train crossings but it is important train crossings are safe. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a train collision, contact an attorney to learn about what your legal rights are and if you can take action against the train company.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Mass Transit Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Wrong Prescription Leads to Miscarriage

Jamie G. Goldstein — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:57:51 GMT

Chandra and Courtenay Givens filed a lawsuit against Walgreens after Chandra was allegedly given the wrong prescription, which led to her miscarrying. Walgreens, a Deerfield, Illinois based pharmacy chain, has been accused of giving out wrong prescriptions in the past. These mis-filled prescriptions can lead to serious health problems, including death.

Chandra Givens was prescribed a pre-natal vitamin but she received Matulane, a chemotherapy drug. The drug causes problems with cell growth and DNA development. Givens filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit against Walgreens and is asking for medical expenses as well as damages for the lost life of her unborn child. If you or someone you know has had a prescription mis-filled and as a result had adverse side effects, contact an attorney immediately.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Wrongful Death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Minneapolis Bridge Death Toll Stands at 13

Jamie G. Goldstein — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:21:45 GMT

On Monday the last known missing person's body was pulled from the water where the Minneapolis Interstate 35W bridge once stood. Gregory Jolstad was a 45 year old construction worker that died in the collapse. He was part of the bridge's resurfacing crew. The official death toll now stands at 13.

The bridge collapse has raised a lot of questions and concerns about bridge construction around the country. Many of the victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse are looking for answers from those in charge of the maintenance and safety of the bridge but are not getting the answers they would like. People injured in the collapse and families of those killed may have a right to recover against the city and others in charge of maintaining the bridge. If you or someone you know was injured or killed as a result of the bridge collapse, contact an attorney to find out your legal rights.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on the Minneapolis Bridge Collapse.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Com Ed Work Dies in Chicago Suburb

Jamie G. Goldstein — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:01:23 GMT

Daniel Yost was working on overhead power lines in Lombard, Illinois when he was electrocuted. The 24 year old Yost was working near 135 S. Dodge Lane in Lombard on Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital but did not survive.

ComEd and the Lombard police are currently investigating the matter. Yost's family may be able to recover for his wrongful death. They may be able to seek money damages for their financial and emotional loss.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Wrongful Death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Chicago Area Man Killed by Freight Train

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:53:12 GMT

Thomas Bujnowski was only 47 years old when he died Friday morning. Bujnowski's body was found near the train tracks at Route 14 and Lincoln Street in Fox River Grove, Illinois. It is believed Bujnowski was hit by a Union Pacific freight train. His death has been ruled an accident but there is an ongoing investigation.

Police hope to find additional answers to how Thomas Bujnowski was killed and to determine if the train operator or train line was at fault for the accident. If Bujnowski's death was caused by the train operator his family may be able to recover for his wrongful death and should contact an attorney to learn more about their legal rights.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Wrongful Death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Rescue Efforts Halted in Utah Mine Collapse

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:06:38 GMT

Digging has been halted at the Crandall Canyon coal mine after 3 rescue workers recently died and six others were injured. Experts have examined the mine and say it is too dangerous to continue digging. The head of the federal Mine and Safety Health Administration, however, has said that if there are any signs of life they will continue rescue efforts.

Four holes have now been dug into the mine in search for Luis Hernandez, Manuel Sanchez, Kerry Allred, Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips and Don Erickson. There has been no sign of life but friends and family are stilling hoping the miners are found alive. Reports have varied on whether the air quality is enough to sustain life in the mine.

The mine owner has repeatedly stated that seismic activity caused the mine to collapse, but no seismic activity has been reported. Many problems with the mine had been reported in the past. Several lawsuits are likely to follow due to the deaths of the three rescue miners and the unknown fate of the trapped miners.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

TASER Death, Lawsuit Settled $100,000

Jamie G. Goldstein — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:09:23 GMT

Ray Charles Austin died in September 2003 after he was shocked by a Taser several times. Austin was an inmate in the Gwinnett County Jail at the time of his death. Austin was shocked as a result of a fight he was engaged in where he bit part of a deputy's ear off.

Austin's family settled the suit for $100,000 and agreed not to make public statements about the settlement. The agreement for confidentiality is an ongoing trend in settlements. Defendants do not want the public to see what they are paying for these cases and they do not want the public to know that they were at fault. The public has a right to know what products are harmful, what doctors are not practicing safe medicine and other valuable information that is often hidden when a settlement is labeled confidential.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Wrongful Death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Chicago Man Killed While Riding Bicycle

Jamie G. Goldstein — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:45:05 GMT

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 Boudreau if it is determined that the driver caused the accident. Ryan Boudreau's family should contact an attorney to determine what type of legal action they may be able to take.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Family Awarded $35.3 Million After Father's/Husband's Death

Jamie G. Goldstein — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:19:57 GMT

A jury awarded the family of Danny Oppenheim Jr. $35.3 million. Danny Oppenheim died after his doctors failed to properly monitor him during surgery. While he was under anesthesia he was not receiving the proper amount of oxygen. The lack of oxygen caused brain damage and eventually Oppenheim's death.

The two doctors, Aeneas Guiney and Robert Wolf have had other patients become severally ill under there watch and at least one other patient die. Their licenses were suspended in November 2006 after a second patient in their care died.

This lawsuit is an example of why doctors need to be held accountable for their actions. They should not be allowed to hide behind state imposed caps on damages. The family of Danny Oppenheim deserves what the jury found adequate to award them. They, as well as other families, should not have to worry about state imposed caps on damages. Juries are given the job of determining what a person or family deserves to be compensated, and their determinations should not be disturbed.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Wrongful Death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein