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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Reforming Tort Reform After the Mid-term Elections: Reality vs. Politicking
Medical malpractice tort reform is a familiar yet controversial topic that has been making its way back into the spotlight due to November’s mid-term elections and the recent federal health care law. St. Louis attorney Christopher K. Yarbro wrote an … Continue reading
Hot or Not? Car Seat Heaters Are Further Disabling America’s Drivers and Passengers
Who’s in the hot seat now? Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. alerted America’s drivers and passengers of motor vehicles this week to an important safety concern that has flown under the radar for years: seat heaters in cars cause (preventable) … Continue reading
There Is No Medical Malpractice Crisis, And Never Was
Every ten years or so, when insurance companies suffer losses from low interest rates, investment income from bonds, and stock market losses, they manufacture another “Tort Reform Crisis”. There is no crisis. Insurance companies are merely gouging insureds, including doctors, … Continue reading
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Basic Answers for Questions about Car/Auto Accidents
AT THE SCENE: Depending on whether anyone is injured, your mental checklist should be: IF NO INJURIES AND THE OTHER PERSONS AT FAULT: Be sure to obtain all identification for the driver and car owner (driver’s license name, number, address, … Continue reading
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Injured on the Job?
If yes, you need to be aware of your rights under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. This Act requires employers to insure their employees for work related accidents or illnesses. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT? … Continue reading
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A Bird’s Eye View on Buying Auto Insurance
Since auto insurance is mandatory in Illinois, The Margolis Firm believes you should make sure that your paid premiums guarantee the compensation you would expect for any future loss. Let your fingers do the walking. Call and compare apples with … Continue reading
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Some Practical Safety Tips About Hearing Protection
READ MY LIPS, “Get Your Ears Checked!” It is said that Helen Keller, who was born deaf and blind, was once asked which of her senses she would want most if possible to restore, and she replied, “Give me my … Continue reading
House Bill To Eliminate “Learned Intermediary” Defense
Product Manufacturers often escape liability by blaming physicians for the dangerous side effects of their own products or drugs. This effective defense tactic relies on the doctine of the “learned intermediary”, which has been successful to avoid legal responsibility in … Continue reading
Plug The Pool Drain Hazard
According to the Chicago Tribune Watchdog Update, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin wants the federal consumer protection agency to tighten up the regulations on pool safety equipment, to prevent swimmers from a drowning hazard. Durbin’s letter to Inez Tenenbaum, Chairman of … Continue reading