Over the years there has been an increase in Americans bicycling to commute, for exercise or just for fun. As the weather continues to get warmer we begin to see more people utilizing their bicycles and are sharing the road with more motor vehicles. Unfortunately, when a cyclist is involved in a motor vehicle accident …
Decades after American manufacturers stopped using asbestos in building products, its legacy of harmful health complications remains. As a result, new cases of potentially fatal side effects—including Mesothelioma—are still being diagnosed. Mesothelioma is a potentially fatal respiratory disorder caused by exposure to asbestos found in tile, insulation, and other building products. In one major American …
The Summer season officially kicks off this weekend! The attorneys and staff at Graves McLain want to wish you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! No matter how you choose to spend your Memorial Day weekend, whether it’s on the beach, at a family barbeque or enjoying a staycation, we hope …
Michael Eisenberg—a filmmaker based in Chicago—has recently produced a documentary that details the effects of preventable medical mistakes. To Err Is Human—named after a 1999 Institute of Medicine report estimating hospital mistakes killed nearly 98,000 in the U.S.—is to be screened at large hospitals and major healthcare organizations across the country. This fall, the film …
