Category Archives: Wrongful Death

Washington Post – Wrong Site Surgery Happens 40 Times a Week

Holy crap… that’s about all I can say about that. This article is amazing. You would think that wrong site/wrong person surgery could be prevented (and it can), but it still happens. A lot. All sorts of problems still happen … Continue reading

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Our Firm in the News

Here is an article about a dram shop case we filed last week. I won’t add much to what is in the article because the case is pending. It should be noted, though, that a bar only needs to be … Continue reading

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The Defense Attorney Wants me to Sign a “HIPAA Protective Order.” Should I Do It?

I assume everyone in Illinois has seen a few purported “HIPAA Protective Orders.” (Especially if you practice in Peoria, for some reason). While I assume a lot of lawyers sign these rather blindly, is it a good idea? Is it … Continue reading

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