Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/ Published by Levin & Perconti en Copyright 2009 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:38:13 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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 bulldozer that crushed his legs, agreed to pay the personal injury plaintiff the large settlement mid-trial.

To read more about the personal injury settlement.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/industrial_accident_victim_win.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/industrial_accident_victim_win.html Verdicts and Settlements Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:38:13 -0600 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 the toxic chemical that provides the oxygen needed to burn the fuel – perchlorate. The fear is that it can seep into drinking water and hinder thyroid production.

The attorneys at Levin & Perconti wish you and yours a safe and happy Independence Day!

To read more about the EPA fireworks concern.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/this_independence_day_another.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/this_independence_day_another.html Products liability Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:40:12 -0600 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 read more about the FDA recommendations.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/fda_recommends_smaller_acetami.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/fda_recommends_smaller_acetami.html Products liability Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:36:25 -0600 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 death lawsuits over the use of its stun guns.

To read more about the new stun gun.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/taser_company_to_soon_unveil_n.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/taser_company_to_soon_unveil_n.html Wrongful Death Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:34:37 -0600 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 & Perconti want you to be careful and look at warnings when you are grocery shopping, especially over the holiday weekend!

To read more about the Illinois beef recall.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/illinois_recall_alert_kroger_r.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/illinois_recall_alert_kroger_r.html Food Poisoning Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:32:10 -0600 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 cancer.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/drug_giant_disputes_studies_li.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/drug_giant_disputes_studies_li.html Products liability Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:33:25 -0600 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 severe behavioral product side effects and now there is a push for the drugs to contain a more severe warning.

To read more about the black box warning push.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/push_for_singulair_to_receive.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/push_for_singulair_to_receive.html Products liability Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:31:43 -0600 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 new restrictions on the painkillers. Acetaminophen remains the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S.

To read more about the acetaminophen side effects.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/fda_discusses_acetaminophen_od.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/fda_discusses_acetaminophen_od.html Products liability Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:30:02 -0600 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 read more about the brain injury side effects.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/biogen_releases_information_on.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/biogen_releases_information_on.html Products liability Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:27:34 -0600 FDA will not shield tobacco firms from tort liability Recently, President Obama signed the FDA tobacco regulation bill into law. The law allows the FDA to require specifications on warning labels and advertising. Additionally, the law specifically states that no provision of the Act modifies or otherwise affects any action or liability under the product liability law of any state.

To read more about the tobacco regulation law.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/fda_will_not_shield_tobacco_fi.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/fda_will_not_shield_tobacco_fi.html Legislation Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:24:20 -0600 Chinese regulators come to U.S. to investigate drywall problem Chinese regulators have sent representatives to the U.S. to investigate the tainted Chinese drywall product liability that has hit homes. Two Chinese experts met with CPSC to observe conditions in homes affected by the tainted drywall.

To read more about the drywall problem.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/chinese_regulators_come_to_us.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/07/chinese_regulators_come_to_us.html Products liability Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:32:01 -0600 Company found liable for lead-contaminated paint A jury recently ruled against Sherwin Williams, finding it liable for the personal injuries and illnesses of a boy who ate lead-contaminated paint chips. $7 million in personal injury damages was awarded to the plaintiffs.

To read more about the lead liability.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/06/company_found_liable_for_leadc.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/06/company_found_liable_for_leadc.html Lead Products Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:18 -0600 Pharma company seeks laxative’s return to the shelves Thirty-eight drug liability lawsuits were recently consolidated into one against pharmaceutical company C.B. Fleet over two of its laxative drugs. The product liability lawsuits allege that the laxatives have caused serious kidney damage. The company is currently considering ways to put the drugs back on the market.

To read more about the defendant laxative company.

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To read more about the company’s prior premise liability.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/06/builder_in_facility_collapse_f.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/06/builder_in_facility_collapse_f.html Building safety Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:24:04 -0600 Court rules employee injured on way to work not compensable A court recently affirmed a Workers’ Compensation Board ruling that a prison employee, injured in an automobile accident merely ten feet away from her work’s entrance, did not sustain an accidental injury arising out of her employment. This means that situations like these may not be compensable by workers’ compensation.

To read more about the workers’ comp ruling.

]]> http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/06/court_rules_employee_injured_o.html http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2009/06/court_rules_employee_injured_o.html Workers' Compensation Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:20:23 -0600