There was an auto accident in downtown Minneapolis today between a postal vehicle and another vehicle.  The car was broadsided by the postal vehicle.One thing that most people are not aware of is that any claim made against an employee of the federal government must be made under the Federal Tort Claims Act.  There are a number of technical requirements for the statute, including a requirement that you make an administrative claim with the Post Office before filing suit in federal court.Failing to comply with the requirements of the Federal Tort Claims Act can result in dismissal of the lawsuit, so if you are involved in a car accident with a postal vehicle, you would do well to hire an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer.

When medical negligence leads to injuries, you may be left with steep medical bills, extensive pain, and prolonged time away from the office. When this happens, you may be able to seek compensation through an Illinois medical malpractice claim. Since a successful outcome to your claim is crucial to getting you back on your feet, you don’t want to leave your case to chance.Pursuing this type of claim can be complicated and requires the help of an experienced and knowledgeable Chicago medical malpractice attorney.There are 10 important questions you should ask before deciding to hire a Chicago medical malpractice attorney, including: 

• How many medical malpractice cases have you handled?
• How many cases have you won?
• How many cases have you lost?
• How many cases have you settled out of court?
• Do you have a list of previous clients who can be contacted for references?
• Are you a member of the local bar association and/or the American Bar Association?
• Have you ever faced disciplinary action?
• How much are your attorney’s fees?
• How long have you been in practice?
• How much compensation do you estimate I could recover? 

Once you have spent time discussing these and other questions that may arise, you will be able to decide if you should proceed with hiring the attorney. The attorney must also decide if they are willing to take your case.If you have been injured because of a doctor’s mistake and need to hire a Chicago medical malpractice attorney it is vital that you know the right questions to ask. When to Hire a Chicago Medical Malpractice AttorneyA Chicago medical malpractice attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in a medical malpractice claim in Illinois, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

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MSN Health & Fitness ran a piece where it listed ten common medication errors.  The ones that made the list were: 

1. Confusing medications with similar sounding names
2. Taking two or more drugs which increase the side effects of each
3. Overdosing by taking two similar medications
4. Getting medication with the wrong dosage
5. Drinking alcohol with the medication
6. Doubling the dose of the medication by taking a generic and name brand medication at the same time
7. Mixing prescription medications with over the counter or alternative medicines
8. Not understanding interactions between medication and diet
9. Failing to adjust medication dosage to account for problems in kidney or liver function
10. Taking a medication not safe for a person your age

This is a pretty comprehensive list of things that can go wrong with taking prescription medications.  Drugs stores and pharmacists are well aware of the causes of medication error, and steps are in place to prevent errors in the preparation of the prescription medication and to screen for other types of errors.  However, in many pharmacies, the pharmacist is required to fill more prescriptions than can be safely accomplished, and this opens the door for injuries and death due to medication error.  As an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer, it seems to me that the most common medication errors come from sound-alike medications (#1 above), improper dosage of medication (#4 above), and drug interaction errors (#2, #3, #7, and #8 above).

Contact our law office now to find out if you have been a victim of a medication error. 

The biggest challenge in filing and settling a claim for your commercial truck crash in Illinois, is proving who is at fault for the accident. The other parties will have experienced legal help to prove their innocence, so you should consider the same legal counsel-by way of a Chicago truck accident attorney-for proving your side of the story as the injured party.When you need help going up against the big trucking companies and their insurance companies you’ll turn to a Chicago truck accident attorney. An experienced attorney can help you with obtaining the necessary evidence for your claim including: 

• obtaining the driving records of the truck driver; 
• compiling the maintenance history of the truck; 
• researching any past disciplinary actions against the truck driver or their company; and 
• verifying all licenses, certifications, and financial obligations are met for both the truck driver and trucking company. 

Since trucking companies are reluctant to release this information, you may find it difficult to obtain these records, let alone make sense of them as they relate to your case. An experienced Chicago truck accident attorney will have an easier time obtaining and reviewing these records considering their years of handling commercial truck crash claims. An attorney also helps take the burden of the paperwork, evidence gathering, and litigation off your shoulders so you can focus on recovery. When to Hire a Chicago Truck Accident AttorneyEven experienced, safe drivers run the risk of being involved in a serious commercial trucking crash in Illinois. Beyond your initial recovery, injuries in these types of accidents are often serious and result in permanent disability or disfigurement which can cause loss of the ability to work, years of rehabilitation, serious medical bills, and have a significant impact on your life.A Chicago truck accident attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois truck accident claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

Joliet, Illinois motorcycle accident lawyers are familiar with the stereotypes of motorcyclists always being the cause of an Illinois crash. In reality, most motorcycle accidents are just as likely to be caused by a negligent driver of a car or truck rather than a motorcyclist.As a motorcyclist you’re at a disadvantage in both amount of safety measures in and around your vehicle and the size of your vehicle. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters don’t take these matters into consideration when resolving your claim. This can lead to unfair claim denials or low settlements unless you have professional legal help.Joliet, Illinois motorcycle accident lawyers deal with these insurance adjusters on a daily basis and they know the tactics they use to downplay your Illinois crash. Your lawyer can help you with all the steps of your injury claim, including avoiding tricks by the insurance company.Steps Your Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help You With 

• prepare to give a recorded statement to the insurance company;
• obtain witness testimony;
• collecting physical evidence;
• avoid disclosing all but the necessary medical history;
• estimate the value of your current and future damages; and
• reviewing the fairness of a settlement offer.

The help of an experienced lawyer can prevent you from having your claim unfairly denied, as well as make sure you are pursuing all of the damages you’ve incurred. When to Hire Joliet, Illinois Motorcycle Accident LawyersA motorcycle is usually no match for a larger vehicle. As a result, most of the times when a motorcyclist is involved in an Illinois crash the rider will sustain serious and sometimes fatal injuries. At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Joliet, Illinois motorcycle accident lawyers will examine all aspects of your accident, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you for any injuries or loss you may have suffered as a result of your motorcycle accident.Before you make any decisions, request a free copy of our accident guide, When You Are Injured – The Insider’s Guide to Illinois Accident Law. When you’re ready to file a claim, we offer a free case evaluation and help preparing your evidence. Contact us today – 312-263-1080.

You may be eligible to file a dangerous drug claim in Illinois if you have been seriously injured because of a dangerous prescription drug, such as Yasmin. Yasmin is a birth control pill that has led to serious medical conditions in some women. If left untreated, Yasmin side effects can be life threatening.Yasmin Side Effects That Can Lead to an Illinois Dangerous Drug ClaimSome women who have taken Yasmin have not realized that the symptoms they experience are actually related to dangerous Yasmin side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms and have taken or are currently taking Yasmin, you should seek immediate medical attention.Yasmin side effects that may be experienced include: 

• blurred or double vision;
• abdominal pain;
• numbness on one side of the body;
• feelings of hopelessness/despair;
• difficulty breathing;
• chest pain;
• lightheadedness/faintness;
• confusion/disorientation; and
• localized area of skin with sensitivity, swelling or pain (indicates a possible blood clot).  

If you have been seriously injured because of a dangerous prescription drug such as Yasmin, then you should immediately contact a Chicago product liability lawyer. A product liability lawyer can help you determine the parties liable for the dangerous drug, and can create a case on your behalf to recover compensation that will account for your injuries. Contacting a Chicago Product Liability LawyerThe Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. have the experience necessary to investigate and handle dangerous prescription drug claims, such as those for women who have been injured by Yasmin. For a no-cost case evaluation and help preparing your claim, contact us today – 312-263-1080.

If you’ve never been in a serious traffic crash in Illinois you probably don’t know what to do after you or a loved one has been seriously injured. Fortunately, there are experienced Chicago traffic accident lawyers that have handled situations like yours before.Before you make the decision to handle your injury claim alone, consider these things most lawyers offer as free services to potential clients: 

• Free books – such as our guide to compensation in an injury case, or our guide to purchasing and understanding auto insurance;
• Free no-obligation consultation – to review the details of your claim and determine whether or not you have a case;
• Free referral to another law firm – if we cannot handle your type of case;
• Free reviews of initial settlement offers – if you’ve already started a claim with your insurance company; and
• Free analysis of your evidence – to determine if you have enough to file a claim. 

Even after hiring a lawyer to help you pursue and obtain a fair settlement for your injuries, you won’t pay a dime until a settlement is reached.By hiring a Chicago traffic accident lawyer to help you file your claim for compensation after a serious crash in Illinois you help yourself in more ways than one. An experienced lawyer can help take some of the burden off your shoulders by handling the paperwork and correspondence with the insurance company and also help you avoid making any mistakes that can damage your claim. When to Hire a Chicago Traffic Accident LawyerIf there is even the slightest question that your negligence may have played a part in your crash in Illinois, you will need to prove otherwise if you want to receive the maximum settlement in your case. Your best chance at proving your degree of fault was low enough to recover damages is to have an experienced Chicago traffic accident lawyer on your side.The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. have tried many cases like yours and know the best ways to express your degree of fault to the court. Before you make any decisions, request a free copy of our accident guide, When You Are Injured – The Insider’s Guide to Illinois Accident Law. When you’re ready to file a claim, we offer a free case evaluation and help preparing your evidence. Contact us today – 312-263-1080.