OSHA Fines Railroad $923K For Firing Workers

A major railroad company was recently fined over $932,000 for illegally terminating two workers who were injured on the job. Investigators from The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that Norfolk Southern Railway Co. illegally terminated the workers for reporting their workplace injuries. “Firing workers for reporting an injury is not>> Read More

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Rat Experiments Give Hope To Spinal Injury Victims

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

Methadone Deaths Raise Concerns

Health officials are worried about a large increase in deaths linked to the dangerous pharmaceuticalmethadone. Methadone only accounts for around two percent of all painkiller prescriptions but this drug is responsible for a third of U.S. painkiller overdose deaths, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although widely known as a>> Read More

Human & Pet Food Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns

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

Soccer Player Head Injuries

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

Settlement Obtained for Minor Injured by Unanchored Soccer Goal

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

Victims Of Brain Injuries Can Suffer Lifelong Issues

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

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