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We all would like to think that the justice system would protect us in the event of a tragic injury. Illinois law does provide that you are entitled to compensation in the event of an injury. Specifically, you are entitled to compensatory damages for your pain and suffering, medical bills, out of pocket expenses, and lost wages, among other things. If the defendant’s actions were conducted with malice or deliberate violence, you may also be entitled to “punitive damages.” Punitive … Continue Reading >
On October 13, 2009, Ford Motor Co. announced an expansion to its existing vehicle recall. Ford has now added 4.5 million vehicles to the recall regarding a faulty switch linked to hundreds of vehicle fires. There have been eight separate recalls over a 10-year period and a massive federal investigation as a result of this fire hazard problem.
The cruise-control deactivation switches, made by Texas Instruments, were installed in 16 million Ford vehicles. Ford stopped using them in early 2003 … Continue Reading >
Let’s think about it. Why are there laws in place preventing motorists from driving while intoxicated? Is it because the lawmakers don’t want us to have any fun? Hardly. The DUI (Illinois) and DWI (Missouri) laws exist to protect us. It is a proven fact that intoxicated drivers are not able to quickly react or keep a proper lookout on the roadway. Intoxicated drivers are distracted and distraction leads to accidents. Similarly, a motorist looking at his phone instead of … Continue Reading >
The North Carolina Medical Board recently decided that doctors should be required to tell their current and future patients of their wrongdoings. North Carolina has been criticized over the past few years for failing to protect its residents from bad doctors. The Board now requires its 35,000 physicians practicing medicine or licensed in North Carolina to submit medical malpractice claims as well as criminal activity. Consumers can now go to www.ncmedboard.org and view malpractice payments, misdemeanor and felony convictions, hospital … Continue Reading >
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. , is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs. This recall is being performed in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. The loss of steering control has been deemed a safety hazard to riders and bystanders.
Name of Product: Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs
Distributor: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Description: The recall involves Model … Continue Reading >
The family of Dennis Riegel, Jr. of Washington, Missouri was awarded $89 million dollars as a result of his death caused by a drunk driver. In February 2008, Mr. Riegel were driving on Highway 100 as they returned from registering for their wedding. Troy Zerna was driving on the same road at the same time. Mr. Zerna crossed the center line and hit Mr. Riegel and his fiance head-on.
Ms. Hodge, who survived the crash, described how the force of … Continue Reading >
Yesterday, the Missouri Supreme Court, determined that the Missouri Work Comp Second Injury Fund can pursue subrogation actions in the circuit courts of Missouri. The Supreme Court’s ruled that “the [second injury] fund’s common-law subrogation interest does not arise under the worker’s compensation act.”
What does this mean to you? There are several things you should know. If you were hurt at work because someone or something (other than your employer or fellow employees) hurt you, you might be able … Continue Reading >
The Journal of the American Academy of Neurology has linked various denture creams to excess amounts of zinc. Zinc poisoning can be deadly if not caught and treated quickly. Excess amounts of zinc can cause serious neurological side effects, including neuropathy. Neuropathy affects the hands and feet by causing weakness, numbness, tingling and even pain. Because zinc is an intestinal irritant, you may first experience vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea. You may also experience low blood pressure, urine retention, … Continue Reading >
