Spinal damage is typically considered to be one of the most severe types of injuries that a Chicago resident can sustain. There are a variety of ways that spinal damage occurs, including car accidents, slip and falls, and blunt force trauma to the back. Spinal injuries often result in paralyzation which is typically irreversible, although>> Read More

Concerns over bacteria contamination have prompted recent recalls for both human and pet products. Contaminated food is one of the primary causes of illness in Illinois and sometimes sparks product liability litigation against manufacturers. Salmonella and listeria are the most common causes of food product recalls because they can cause serious illnesses. The manufacturer MKG>> Read More

The controversy over concussions and their impact on current and former NFL players continues to build. Alongside the issues facing professional athletes are the brain injuries suffered by children and teenagers in a wide range of sporting events. One activity that may soon face increased pressure is soccer. As the popularity of the sport rises>> Read More

GWC attorney, Janine M. Rosana, obtained a $102,000 settlement for a seven-year-old boy who sustained injuries when an unanchored soccer goal fell on top of him. Unanchored soccer goals have caused serious injuries and even deaths throughout the United States. Recently Illinois passed regulations pertaining to movable soccer goals. Illinois Public Act 097-0234 was passed>> Read More

In our last post we discussed a form of traumatic brain injury called a concussion. Concussions are the most common types of brain injuries and often occur in athletes and car accident victims. More serious forms of traumatic brain injury have been extensively studied in veteran populations. One recent study presented at the American Headache>> Read More

A recent study into Illinois workers’ compensation awards found that white non-Hispanic construction workers tended to receive more benefits than Hispanic or black construction workers. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health who compared state workers’ compensation data and public health records from 2000 to>> Read More

Thousands of women in Chicago and across the country are filing product liability lawsuits after being harmed by surgical mesh implants. Mesh implants are used to treat a condition known as organ prolapse, which occurs when weakened tissues allow muscles to slip in a woman’s pelvis. For years, surgeons used surgical mesh to replace these>> Read More

Requiring workers to wear fall arrest equipment and devices Adequate perimeter protection Secure and covered floor openings Safe ladder and scaffold use The other leading causes of Illinois construction accidents were as follows: Exposure to harmful substances or environments Contact with objects and equipment Transportation accidents>> Read More

A 21-month-old Oregon child was killed recently when he fell into a washing machine and drowned. The tragic accident has inspired the family to help educate other parents about the dangers of washing machines. Laundry rooms often contain a number of hazards that threaten the health and safety of children. Parents need to understand the>> Read More