As contentious as the recent NFL head injury lawsuit may be, it can be credited for bringing the immense dangers of contact football to public attention. Football associations across the country, from professional to peewee, have gone to great lengths to study and ultimately prevent brain trauma and other head injuries. Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas …
GM Ignition Switch Lawsuit Updates
The judge overseeing the ignition switch injury claims against General Motors (GM) recently expanded the injury guidelines for these lawsuits. The cases are expected to start going to trial in January 2016. Our team of auto recall lawyers will continue to update this blog as updates are released. These new guidelines establish expanded injuries eligible for the …
NFL Commercials Highlights Importance of Household Accidents
During the Super Bowl last night, a controversial commercial for Nationwide Insurance captured the attention of viewers throughout the country. Some were outraged by the ad, which is narrated by a little boy explaining all the things he will miss in live because he died in an accident. Although the ad angered many people, it …
Salmonella and Foodborne Illness Lawsuits
Most Americans heard about the Salmonella outbreak from Foster Farms chicken in 2013 and 2014. The contamination sickened thousands of people and sent hundreds to the hospital for serious illness. What most Americans do not know is how important food contamination litigation is to keeping our food safe. Salmonella lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm …
Holiday Decorations Sending Thousands to ERs
Putting up holiday decorations is a ritual many families look forward to all year; although there is no national collection of data on the subject, it is estimated that about 15,000 Americans are taken to emergency rooms every year from decorating-related accidents. Injury attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm explain how this estimation was calculated …
Guardrail Company Responsible for Deaths Ordered to Pay $175 Million
Trinity Highway Products will have to pay about $175 million for selling dangerous guardrails that are linked to dozens of deaths and injuries. The ET-Plus guardrail systems were the focus of a whistleblower lawsuit, where a former employee accused Trinity of fraud for selling these rails to the US government. Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins …
Chicago Officials Use Twitter to Tracks Foodborne Illness
It seems like every day there is a new recall issued for some type of food contamination – salmonella, E.coli, listeria or other risks of public health. Although the FDA and USDA are trying to ramp up their inspection and enforcement practices, change is simply not coming fast enough to protect those most vulnerable. For …
Six Flags Sued After Roller Coaster Accident
The Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California is being sued by two injured visitors after the Ninja roller coaster they were on struck a tree. The ride partially derailed, leaving everyone on the ride stranded until they could evacuate. The two visitors now suing the amusement park were hospitalized for their injuries. Roller coaster accident …
Vision Zero and the Quest for Eliminating Traffic Deaths
Legislation was recently passed in New York City that has audacious aims: to completely eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries over the next ten years. In initiative, drafted by Mayor de Blasio, is called Vision Zero. Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm take a closer look at Vision Zero and how New York City …
Baby Gates Sending Thousands of Children to Emergency Rooms
Child injury attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report on a troubling statistic about ever-popular baby gates. New studies show that nearly 2,000 children are treated in emergency rooms in the United States every year due to these gates. The new study was conducted by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which focused its data on children …
New Poison, Liquid Nicotine, Unregulated by Feds
The recent surge in the popularity of e-cigarettes is creating regulatory and exposure issues throughout the country. Since these products are so new, no one is yet sure how they will affect the health and safety of those who consume them. What is known, however, is the harmful and even fatal effects of one e-cigarette …
When Carbon Monoxide Leaks Kill
Earlier this year, a carbon monoxide leak in Oak Brook, Illinois killed an elderly woman and seriously injured six others. Earlier this week, a similar carbon monoxide leak at a Washington D.C.-area hotel sent nine people to the hospital. Carbon monoxide poisoning lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm take a closer look into these incidents and …
Highway Risks for Children Decrease, Though Still Need for Improvement
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that fewer children are dying in car accidents in the U.S., however there is still room for major improvements on the road. The good news: between 2002 and 2011 the number of children 12 and under dying in car accidents fell by 43%. The bad …
Midwestern States Ranked Worst in the Nation for Basic Highway Safety
A recent report on national highway safety patterns concluded that 11 states, most of them in the Midwest and Upper West, showed a dangerous lack of basic safety protections. This points to an immediate need for state legislatures to begin taking the necessary steps toward roadway safety. Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law …
How to Avoid the Worst Winter Injuries
Between frostbite, black ice, and snow storms, winter is a dangerous season for anyone braving the elements. Our slip and fall attorneys are located in Chicago, and are well aware of the major health concerns associated with northern winters. We would like to highlight a few tricks to prevent some of the more catastrophic injuries season. Fighting …
Staying Safe in Freezing Temperatures – How to Avoid Winter Accidents
Residents of the Midwest and Northeast are no strangers to snow, ice and cold. Today’s below-zero temperatures, however, are certainly giving us a run for our money. The injury attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm would like to highlight some of the best ways to stay warm and avoid accidents today as temperatures hit record lows. …
New Year, New Laws
January 1st ushers in a new set of rules for every type of person: a revised diet plan, changed relationship patterns, and, whether you realize it or not, many new and revised laws. Our team of injury attorneys would like to highlight a few of the most significant and far-reaching laws so residents may be better informed …
Hospitals, Police Ready for New Year
As we prepare to ring in the New Year tonight, nurses, police and emergency responders are also preparing. Homes, bars and restaurants are filled with superfluous decorations, leftover Christmas trees, lights and candles, and of course, flowing vats of alcohol. Add this to a packed-house of partygoers, and there are sure to be a few …
During Thanksgiving Travel, Drivers will see Biggest Problems
The days before Thanksgiving are widely known as the busiest travels days of the year, as Americans take to airports, roadways and train stations to get home to their families. In a stroke of bad luck, winter storms are threatening to hit Northeastern states and delay travel plans throughout the country. Auto accident attorneys at …
E.coli Illness: Grounds for Legal Action?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are over 73,000 cases of E.coli infections every year in the U.S., which contribute to over 60 deaths. Infections are contracted many different ways, from contaminated food and water sources to person-to-person contact. E.coli attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm warn the public on the …