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Blawg news, events, information, and coverage of Illinois injury law including the topics of car accidents, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, wrongful death, and nursing home abuse.

Author: Levin & Perconti is based in Chicago. The firm also authors Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer Blog, Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Blog, Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog and Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort LawInjury & Accident LawMedical MalpracticeTrials & LitigationVerdicts & SettlementsStatesIllinoisSolo / Small FirmWorkers Compensation


Recent Posts from Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

  • Warning issued against concomitant use of Plavix and omeprazole

    Levin & Perconti wanted to highlight a recent piece of drug liability news that may affect you or someone you know. This week, the FDA warned that popular drugs like Prilosec and Nexium can weaken…

  • Chicago family reaches $850,000 settlement in premises liability lawsuit

    Jiffy Lube has agreed to settle a personal injury lawsuit with the family of an 88 year-old Illinois injury victim who was hurt due to a fall at a Chicago Jiffy Lube. The personal injuries…

  • Is blaming lawyers the new "strategy" for halting any meaningful health reform?

    CNN.com recently featured an Op-Ed by Anthony Tarricone, the president of the American Association for Justice. The interesting Op-Ed highlighted the recent uptick in “lawyer blaming” that opponents of health care reform are using. Mr.…

  • Legal opinions just got easier to access

    The attorneys at Levin & Perconti wanted to share some great news with other attorneys – Legal opinions are now available on Google Scholar! Google Scholar users have the ability to search for specific opinions…

  • CVS settles expired products lawsuit

    CVS Pharmacy has reached an $875,000 settlement and will stop sales of expired products, including food, medicine, and baby formula. The agreement was announced on Tuesday. Investigators had bought expired goods in 60% of CVS…

  • CPSC records reveal iPod fire incidents

    KIRO-TV has reported that consumer investigator has received documents concerning Apple iPod personal injuries from the CPSC. The documents reveal that on a number of occasions, iPods have suddenly burst into flames, started to smoke,…

  • Following stroller recall, more investigations

    The CPSC has begun to investigate other stroller brands following the Maclaren recall. The million stroller recall by Maclaren after reports of finger amputation has prompted the CPSC to look at all “umbrella strollers.” To…

  • Anemia drugs may increase blood clot risk

    Drugs that are used to stimulate red-blood cell production in cancer patients may increase the risk of venous thromboemboolism. In 2007, the FDA required a strong warning on the labels of the drugs and suggested…

  • Chicago psychiatrist received nearly $500K from pharmaceutical company

    Chicago Tribune recently reported that AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company, paid a Chicago psychiatrist $490,000 over a decade to travel the nation promoting Seroquel. Seroquel is an anti-psychotic drug that the psychiatrist used to medicate thousands…

  • Target settles expired products lawsuit

    Target has reached a settlement in an expired products and mispricing lawsuit. Target has agreed to pay $375,000 to settle the product liability lawsuit. The retail giant will establish a position for a senior manager…


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