0% at Fault A 2008 Supreme Court ruling held that the makers of FDA-approved medical devices can’t be held responsible for injuries, even if their product is defective and later recalled. Source: Unequal Harm, American Association for Justice
21% of Crashes It is estimated that people talking on cell phones while driving are involved in 21 percent of all traffic crashes in the United States. Source: The Great Multitasking Lie, National Safety Council Contact us to speak with an experienced and compassionate Chicago car accident attorney today.
2-Fold Increase Energy drinks were cited as the primary cause for 20,783 emergency room visits in 2011, double the total reported in 2007. Source: More Emergency Room Visits Linked to Energy Drinks, The New York Times
Resources for Hardcore Boaters Take your boating skills, experiences and camaraderie to the next level by joining a boating club like the United States Power Squadron for power boaters.
By the numbers 12,000 Lakes – Minnesota is the “land of 12,000 lakes” rather than the 10,000 lakes promoted on its license plates, with more shoreline than California, Hawaii and Florida combined! Source: Sky Blue Water, Minnesota North Star 709 Deaths – Boat accidents nationwide killed 709 Americans in 2008, 12 in Minnesota alone. The vast majority of the victims – 90% – drowned and were not wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident….
Boating and Personal Watercraft Basics Boating mishaps throughout the country have dropped steadily in the past decade, from 8,026 accidents and 4,442 injuries in 1996 to 4,789 accidents and 3,331 injuries in 2008, according to Recreational Boating Statistics 2008 from the U.S. Coast Guard [download report]. Unfortunately, the number of deaths has remained steady, between 700 and 800 per year. With July traditionally the worst month for boating accidents, here is a summary of rules, regulations and…
August 26, 2013 Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Update and Review Seminar on Oct. 14. “Medical Negligence” is the topic of Hebeisen’s presentation on the court holiday to be held at the Westin River North, 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago. The half-day seminar, which offers continuing legal education credits, is a popular program that offers much information to trial lawyers across the state. Hebeisen…
Follow a two-part strategy to prevent gasoline can fires or explosions. First, seriously consider buying a gas can with a flame arrester. Often called “safety cans,” these containers are normally made of metal rather than plastic. Many feature a spring-loaded cap that closes automatically. Major manufacturers of safety cans include Eagle and Justrite, and prices range from $35 to $75 depending on the size of the can. No-Spill also makes a plastic gas can with…
August 21, 2013 Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking Oct. 18 at the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Trial Techniques CLE entitled “Strategies for Success at Trial.” Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section Executive Council, Hebeisen, who has successfully tried dozens of cases in his 30-year career, will speak on “Trial Strategies from the Plaintiff’s Perspective.” Also speaking will be James Wideikis of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith on cross examination…