by Administrator
15. February 2011 14:42
The Lincoln Home nursing home in Belleville, Illinois is being sued by Doris I. Schaeperkoetter's estate executor, Carol Kiefer, for nursing home malpractice, negligence and wrongful death. The lawsuit filed in St. Clair County Court also names the home's owner, Weiss Management Group, LLC, as a defendant.
Schaeperkoetter stayed at the nursing home from July 2008 until her passing in January 2010. Kiefer says she filed the suit against The Lincolm Home because she felt that during he stay, Schaeperkoetter was not given the proper attention or care expected to keep her healthy. Court documents state that because of the home's negligence, Schaeperkoetter suffered from hypoxia, sepsis and dehydration, all of which led to her death.
The lawsuit seeks more than $200,000 in damages.
by Administrator
29. November 2010 14:23
The Department of Health & Human Services recently released a report of statistics concerning hospital injuries and fatalities. According to the report, 1 in 7 hospitalized Medicare patients is the victim of a treatment mistake. Medical researchers estimated that these mistakes account for 180,000 deaths a year.
The report indicated three main causes for the treatment mistakes including urinary tract infections from catheters, incorrect medications and excessive bleeding after surgery. CNN Health suggests that patients always bring someone with them to the hospital, know the medications they are taking and beware of catheters to lessen the chance of suffering from a treatment mistake.
The President and CEO of the American Hospital Association, Rich Umbdenstock, stated, "While hospitals have made great strides in improving care, this report highlights that there is more we can do".
To discuss filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, contact the Chicago injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 today.
by Administrator
22. November 2010 13:31
According to a study conducted by Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, half of doctors graduating from medical school in Illinois plan to leave the state to begin their practice. The study involved 561 medical students in Illinois and asked them where they hoped to practice after graduating and why. Approximately 50 percent of participants said that they planned to leave the state.
Researchers found the most common reason for medical students wanting to leave Illinois were to be closer to family, more opportunities to work in their specialty and salary. 70 percent of medical students that said they planned to leave Illinois to start their practice cited high medical malpractice insurance premiums and the state's recent removal of a cap on damages in medical malpractice cases as a reason.
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice or hospital negligence, contact the Chicago medical malpractice attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to set up an appointment to discuss your options.
by Administrator
29. June 2010 15:12
Earlier this month, the Obama administration approved funds to be distributed to universities, medical centers, and state health departments in an attempt to reduce the costs and number of medical malpractice suits across the country. 25 million dollars worth of grants will hopefully reduce injury and improve doctor/patient communication, and as a result lower liability insurance premiums and minimize medical malpractice lawsuits.
President Obama promised Republicans in Congress last September that he would address the issue of medical malpractice in the United States. He stated, "I don't believe malpractice reform is a silver bullet, but I've talked to enough doctors to know that defensive medicine may be contributing unnecessary costs".
If your or someone you love has been a victim of medical malpractice, contact the Chicago medical malpractice attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to learn more about your rights.
by Administrator
26. June 2009 13:15
Far and away the greatest danger that a driver of a minivan, SUV, or pickup truck faces is the possibility of a rollover accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, reports that almost 300,000 of these incidents occur annually, with a death toll totaling over 10,000 lives.
The problem in these cases is that top-heavy vehicles have a higher center of gravity, making them extremely vulnerable to tipping over when traveling even at moderate speeds. With the percentage of fatal SUV rollovers being more than double that of other passenger cars, the risk for driver and passenger alike is clear.
Causes
Rollovers are caused by the ratio of track width, or how far about the vehicles’ wheels are apart, to center of gravity as it applies to stability during turns. Trucks and SUVs are designed with a premise of off-road capability in mind that translates into a narrow track in conjunction with a high center of gravity for greater ground clearance.
Unfortunately, on the open road, this means that when a vehicle starts to skid, it is much more likely to tip over. Other factors that seem to contribute to the likelihood of a serious event include age and gender demographics, with males under the age of 25 most frequently behind the wheel in a single-vehicle accident.
Responses
The disproportionate number of rollover incidents involving SUVs has come to greater social attention as these types of vehicles have soared in popularity in recent years, resulting in pressure on the federal government to implement safety regulations. While no enforced standards exist as yet in terms of rollover prevention, the NHTSA has introduced a five-star safety rating system to keep consumers alert and informed.
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If you or someone you love has been involved in a rollover accident and you believe another party’s negligence was at fault for any injuries, contact the experienced Chicago car wreck lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today by calling 312-466-82000 for help during this difficult time.