Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog
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 Law • Injury & Accident Law • Medical Malpractice • Trials & Litigation • Verdicts & Settlements • States • Illinois • Solo / Small Firm • Workers Compensation
Recent Posts from Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog
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Chinese experts indicate drywall problems may be caused by synthetic gypsum
Some Chinese experts in building materials say that the odors, personal injuries, and corrosions blamed on the Chinese drywall may actually be caused by failure to remove sulfur and contaminants from synthetic gypsum. They add…
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Industrial accident victim wins $16.25M settlement
An ex-Marine who lost both legs in a gruesome industrial accident has obtained a $16M personal injury settlement. The firm that owns the landfill where the injury occurred and Caterpillar, Inc., the maker of the…
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This Independence Day: another concern about fireworks
The EPA is worried about fireworks, according to a recent National Geographic article. This time, the concerns are not about the potential personal injuries from the fireworks themselves, such as burn injuries. This time, it’s…
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FDA recommends smaller acetaminophen doses and painkiller bans
An FDA panel recommended that prescription Vicodin and Percocet be banned and that over-the-counter acetaminophen drugs contain stronger warning labels. The FDA has found product side effects in that acetaminophen can cause liver damage. To…
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Taser company to soon unveil new Taser X3
Taser International Inc.’s newest law enforcement stun gun is about to be unveiled, but the company is keeping quiet about the technology specifics. The company has been the subject of numerous product liability and wrongful…
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Illinois recall alert: Kroger recalls ground beef
Kroger has recalled ground beef sold in some of its grocery store because of possible E.coli contamination. Illinois stores where ground beef may be recalled include Food 4 Less and Fry’s. The attorneys at Levin…
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Drug giant disputes studies linking drug to increased cancer risk
Some recent studies have suggested a product liability link between the diabetes treatment Lantus and cancer. Some medical experts have cautioned that the studies are inconclusive. To read more about the drug’s possible link to…
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Push for Singulair to receive black box warning
The FDA recently warned the makers of Singulair and three other asthma drugs that the labels must include a dozen mood and behavior changes as possible product side effects. Users of the drugs have experienced…
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FDA discusses acetaminophen OD protection
The FDA yesterday was considering calling some acetaminophen products off the shelves due to product liability concerns. Makers of drugs you may take daily such as Tyenol and Excedrin tried to dissuade regulators from placing…
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Biogen releases information on brain injury side effects
Biogen recently released information on a multiple-sclerosis patient who had bad product side effects after taking Tysabri. The patient developed a debilitating brain infection, which was the 13th such infection in a Tysabri patient. To…