Three Illinois employers have been indicted by a Cook County grand jury on Class 4 felony charges for allegedly failing to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. If convicted, the employers face 1 to 3 years in the state prison and fines…
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Month: March 2013
Google’s Driverless Car May Herald Historic Shift in Auto Safety
The driverless car being developed by Google may be the most important innovation in vehicle safety since safety belts. If Google meets its goals for reduction in traffic accidents, then millions of people could be saved from injury or death…
Occupational Health Center Promises to Reduce Workers Compensation Costs
An occupational health center will begin operations in Normal, Illinois, with the goal of reducing work injuries and workers’ compensation costs. Integrated Work Injury Network (IWIN) opens in February with Dr. Dru Hauter as medical director. Dr. Hauter is also…
DOI Announces Increase in Fines, Including AIG Workers Compensation Settlement
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has announced that it collected over $10.3 million in fines for improper market conduct in 2012. The Department said that the amount of fines collected has increased due to its greater enforcement efforts and…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Helvetia Sharpshooters, Others
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the father of a man killed by an alleged drunk driver, claiming that the man who caused the death had been served alcohol at the Madison County Fairgrounds before the crash. The…
Lawsuit Claims Birth Injury Led to Infant’s Death
A birth injury lawsuit has been filed against medical professionals at Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, alleging that they committed medical malpractice in performing a Caesarean section, which led to an infant’s death. The Illinois mother…
Have you been arrested for DUI by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper?
Friday, I had a “Formal Review” for a Polk County sheriff DUI case. The hearing was held at the Florida Highway Patrol station in Lakeland in one of the FHP strategy meeting rooms. On the bulletin board of the room…
The Stages of the Cervix During Pregnancy
There are various stages of the cervix during pregnancy that can help protect the fetus and prepare for delivery. Doctors must monitor various aspects of the pregnancy and respond accordingly to any abnormalities that may arise to reduce risk or…
Permanent vs. Persistent Vegetative State
There are two types of vegetative states: persistent and permanent. The type of vegetative state a person is in largely depends on the length of time they have been in their condition. Care for these individuals can be costly, and…
Cervical Risks During Pregnancy
Cervical problems during pregnancy may be quite serious. The cervix plays a key role in a woman’s pregnancy. It connects the uterus to the vagina, helping to protect the womb and allowing the baby to pass through to the birth…
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