Most Dangerous Industries In America
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 13 people die while on the job each day. Annually, that number comes out to about 4,700 people who die while at work. This statistic only measures fatalities and does not account for Covid-19 related deaths. Almost 1/3 of the total workplace deaths comes from the transportation industry. Jobs requiring transportation of…Read More
Long Emergency Room Wait Times Cause Issues
After having to wait hours in the emergency room at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, a 25-year-old teacher has died. However, she is not the only one who has experienced delays in receiving medical care at this facility. According to federal documents, Froedtert Hospital staff did not check the woman’s vital signs as often as they should have after she arrived…Read More
Article in 2014 Winter Trial Journal discusses wrongful death claims
An article published in the 2014 Winter Trial Journal, sent by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and written by attorneys James D. Spiros and Miranda L. Soucie details the nuances of wrongful death and survival action claims. From defining these legal terms to describing who can file these claims and how to file them to answering frequently asked questions, Spiros and Soucie provide an…Read More
Illinois Traffic Accident Fatalities on the Increase for 2012
Traffic accidents resulting in fatalities are on the upswing for Illinois motorists. Last week, the Illinois Department of Transportation noted that traffic fatalities in 2012 are up 9 percent from 2011. The reasons why are many. Roughly 10 percent of this year’s fatalities are related to distracted driving, specifically drivers checking text and email messages. Another group that has seen…Read More
Investigation findings about Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Reported to State Fair Commission
Last week, the Indiana State Fair Commission heard a 90-minute presentation about the investigation into the stage collapse at last year’s state fair that killed seven people and injured dozens of other people who were waiting for a scheduled performance by the Sugarland band. On August 13, a temporary stage set up for the Indiana State Fair collapsed on concertgoers…Read More
