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Posted On: June 20, 2008

Another White Sox Tragedy: Brain Surgery in the Works for Boy hit by Ball

A youth injured at a Chicago, Illinois White Sox Game may face a serious medical surgery. The nine year old was hit by a ball at the game resulting in personal injury and a brain injury. The boy remains optimistic as his family hopes he will recover from the freak accident with ease. Serious injuries are common at sporting events but rarely result in personal injury lawsuits due to the “assumption of risk” doctrine. Suprinsingly the youth still remains a Chicago, Illinois White Sox fan…a result that Cubs fans would say is just another side effect of the personal injury he suffered. To read the full story on this brave little boy click here.

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Posted On: June 11, 2008

55 Million Dollar Verdict for Car Accident Victim

A four year old car crash victim finally received civil court justice after reaching receiving a nearly 55 million dollar jury verdict. The four year old, was a car accident passenger who faced nearly life threatening injuries. Five years after the crash the youth remains a quadriplegic suffering brain injuries and placed on a ventilator. The crash occurred roughly five years ago at dispute over a red light green light intersection. Such intersection accidents are common places for motor vehicle accidents. The large jury verdict awarded to the plaintiff was to compensate her for personal injuries, medical expenses and pain and suffering. To see the full story log in to Jury Verdict and Analysis here.

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Posted On: June 10, 2008

Wandering Nursing Home Resident Found Brutally Murdered

A nursing home lawsuit is to be filed by the family of a woman who was prone to nursing home wandering. The woman, a 46 year old, with a history of seizures and brain injuries was found naked in a motel in Chicago, Illinois after wandering off from an alleged negligent nursing home. The woman found in Cook County was beaten to death and had suffered serious personal injuries caused by an unknown suspect. The woman went missing after leaving Somerset Nursing Home. The family will likely also file a wrongful death suit against the defendant nursing home. To see the full story on this alleged Somerset Nursing home abuse click here.

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Posted In: Wrongful Death

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Posted On: June 9, 2008

Boy Suffers Coma after Public School Boxing Match.

A young boy is left in a coma after suffering serious personal injuries following a boxing match at a public school. A personal injury lawsuit has been filed by the boy’s parents who will seek personal injury damages after their son was left with brain injuries following the match including a coma subdural hematoma injuries. The lawsuits plaintiffs, the boys parents have named several defendants. To see to full story click here.

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Posted In: Brain injuries in children

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Posted On: June 4, 2008

Hearts Pumping with Anger after Trasylol Recall

Trasylol medical product recall is another announcement its manufacturer Bayer made earlier this month. Trasylol used during heart surgery was recalled after findings that the drug relates to surgical personal injuries. The drug product recall may be too late as many patients already suffered kidney problems, stroke brain injuries and even personal injury deaths. Although medical drugs like Trasylol may have been FDA approved a FDA recall of Trasylol leaves many seeking redress. Trasylol lawsuits will no doubt appear throughout the nation, and in Chicago, Illinois just as those for many other FDA recalled drugs. To see the full story of future wrongful death lawsuits in the making click here.

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Posted In: Products Liability/Pharmaceutical Liability

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Posted On: June 3, 2008

Hope for Brain Injured Hinges on Court Ruling

Brain injury may not be the end of the road for some nursing home residents. An upcoming nursing home lawsuit will determine if some brain injured nursing home residents may be able to seek solace in more intimate and communal rehabilitation centers. Brain injuries can result from car accidents, medical malpractice leading to strokes or serious falls. Some brain injured individuals may through the court’s ruling on the Americans with Disabilities Act be able to live in adequate homes and care facilities outside of the nursing home area. To see the full story on a ruling that could individuals over America & possibly one day Chicago, Illinois tort reform. To see the full story click here.

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