Monthly Archives: February 2018
WHEN CATARACT SURGERY LEAVES YOU SEEING RED
Your cataract surgery was supposed to be fairly routine: in-and-out in minutes, little to no pain, a day or two to recover, then better vision than ever. But, somehow, things didn’t turn out that way and you’ve had nothing but pain, with vision problems worse than before. You’re understandably angry and want to sue… Read More »
THE SECOND STOP FOR THE SEXUALLY ABUSED – A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Isn’t sexual assault or abuse a matter to be handled by the police? What’s the point, I’m often asked, of going to an attorney and filing a lawsuit against a sexual offender – that won’t put him/her in jail! Those questioners have a point – only a criminal prosecution can result in jail time… Read More »
SPEAKING UP ABOUT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
“Inaction is an action. Silence is indifference. Justice requires action and a voice.” Those are the words uttered by Judge Rosemarie Aquilina just weeks ago, right before sentencing sports doctor Larry Nassar to 40-175 years in prison for the sexual abuse of female Olympic athletes. Prosecutor Angela Povilaitis spoke to the victims of Nassar’s… Read More »
DO YOU NEED TO JOIN THE BABY POWDER BATTLE?
The asbestos-talcum powder story has become quite old by now, but apparently it’s a story that is far from over. Just two months ago, the widower of a St. Clair County, Illinois woman filed suit, claiming his wife had been exposed to asbestos contained in talcum-based body powder products, causing her 2016 death from… Read More »