Firm News | February 17, 2014 A recent early-morning crash in Chicago’s South Side neighborhood caused injury to eight people, including three children. The two-vehicle crash was caused by an alleged intoxicated driver. The driver was a 29-year-old woman who is now facing several charges. The accident occurred on the…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 Medical conditions can interfere with a driver’s safe operation of a vehicle. When a truck accident results in a fatality, investigators may attempt to determine if the driver’s medical status contributed to the event. Truck drivers may face certain health requirements to ensure they…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 Rail crossings are common sites for train accidents. They can occur due to a failure of safety equipment such as crossing gates, warning lights and traffic control devices. The Illinois Commerce Commission is responsible for rail safety in Illinois. The ICC also tracks statistics…
Legal Articles,Medical malpractice | February 11, 2014 Medical malpractice is an act or omission by a medical professional that results in medical care that fails to meet accepted standards. It can include a variety of errors such as failure to diagnose, medication errors and surgical errors. Medical malpractice claims are…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 Not every motor vehicle accident comes with easy answers. Sometimes it is hard even for investigators and first responders to pinpoint the cause of a motorcycle accident. Survivors of fatal motorcycle crashes often face both physical and emotional recoveries, especially if the deceased was…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 When a routine dental or medical procedure results in the death of an otherwise healthy person, allegations of medical malpractice may be filed. In addition, the person’s heirs may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Sepsis Caused Death of 17-Year-Old Boy After Root Canal in…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 Electrocutions can happen both at work and at home due to defective products, lack of safety precautions and power company negligence. The Electrical Safety Foundation International, or ESFI, reports more than 30,000 electricity-related injuries on the job in the past 10 years. Some of…
Product Liability | January 29, 2014 In July 2012, a Chicago woman was trying out a chair she was looking to purchase at a TJ Maxx store in nearby Crestwood. The woman, who was almost 8 months pregnant, sat in the chair, and it collapsed. As a result, she alleges…
Firm News | January 28, 2014 Laws concerning driving under the influence of alcohol have evolved substantially over the years. Significant pressure from the federal government was required to compel all 50 states to adopt a blood alcohol content level of .08 as the legal limit for DUI. Recently, the…
Legal Articles | January 7, 2014 RELEASED: January 2014 CHICAGO, IL Seidman Margulis & Fairman, LLP has named two new partners, Ryan A. Margulis and Melanie K. Fairman. Effective January 1, 2014, the firm will be known as Seidman Margulis & Fairman, LLP. While the name has changed, Seidman Margulis…