The family of a Naperville woman killed in a hit-and-run collision has settled a lawsuit against the driver. Melissa Lech was killed in August 2008 when she was hit by a car while walking on McDonough Street in Joliet, Illinois. David McCarthy IV allegedly went to the home of Lech’s sister in February 2012 to …
A bill has passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly that would reduce delays in lawsuit settlement payments. Senate Bill 1912 would mandate timely payments of settlements reached out of court. The legislation is important for all plaintiffs, but particularly so for victims of nursing home abuse. When an elderly or disabled person is …
The Truck Safety Coalition joined with survivors of truck accidents and families of victims for the annual Sorrow to Strength event in Washington, D.C. The event, which is intended to advance truck safety, was comprised of workshops and meetings with transportation officials and members of Congress.. The coalition is working to build support for the …
It is often assumed that the threat of medical malpractice lawsuits causes health providers to be more secretive about medical errors, which could prevent advances in patient safety. However, a new survey by Joanna C. Schwartz in cooperation with the American Society of Health Care Risk Managers, shows that hospitals are actually moving toward more …
Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have shown that a certain kind of rehabilitation can add gray matter to the brains of children, effectively remodeling their brains. The research involved therapy for children with cerebral palsy and the findings were published in the medical journal, Pediatrics. The study was conducted over the course …
A bill has been sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn that would raise the state’s speed limit on rural interstate highways to 70 mph from the current 65 mph. Supporters of the change said that an increase in the speed limit would be a boon for the trucking industry and would bring Illinois in line …
Researchers say that a small change in the way hospitals record data could have a big impact on preventing occupational safety and health hazards. The researchers, from Drexel University’s School of Health, say that recording industry and occupation data for injuries will supply valuable information that can help health care professionals and industry decision-makers learn …
A doctor has had his medical license suspended after the state of Illinois learned of a medical malpractice case against him over the death of a jail inmate. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the doctor has agreed to place his medical license on permanent inactive status after a suspension of …
The insurance company Allstate Corp. is preparing to launch products aimed at parents who want to monitor the driving habits of their teenage children. The Northbrook, Illinois-based insurer is adding the features to its usage-based policies. Usage-based insurance policies are already expanding at Allstate and many other insurers. In exchange for allowing the insurance company …
The family of a fraternity pledge who died after drinking heavily at a party is attempting to add defendants to a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity and some members. The family of David Bogenberger plans to add 16 women to the lawsuit and may add other students as well. A separate lawsuit is possible …
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