U.S. District Court Judge Karl S. Forester published an opinion today in In re: Air Crash at Lexington, Kentucky on August 27, 2006, No. 5:06-CV 316 (E.D Ky.). In the opinion, Judge Forester stated: “Throughout the three years that Mr. Rapoport represented Jamie Hebert, this Court observed his thorough preparation, his strong advocacy, and his […]
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Two killed in semi-truck collision
The identities of two Springfield residents who were killed in a collision with a semi-tractor trailer on Wednesday were released. The fatal truck crash involved the driver and passenger of a Pontiac Grand Prix which crossed the median on Interstate 70 and was struck by a semi-trailer in the westbound lanes. The driver of the semi suffered […]
Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., Hosts Table as Corporate Sponsor of Community Charity Event
As part of Rapoport Weisberg Sims & VanOverloop’s philanthropy program, the firm serves as a proud Corporate Sponsor of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. In its role as Platinum Partner, Rapoport Weisberg Sims & VanOverloop hosted a table at the annual 2011 Lawyers Dinner, which was attended by over 1,300 people. JUF/JF is one […]
David E. Rapoport Authors “Trial and Evidentiary Considerations in Wrongful Death Actions” Chapter for the 2011 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education has once again asked David Rapoport to author its chapter on Wrongful-Death and Survival Actions in Illinois. According to IICLE’s website, the article is summarized as follows: “With high monetary stakes for plaintiffs and the looming threat of exposure to defendants, wrongful-death actions and survival actions present practitioners with several unique challenges. […]
Fatal truck accident victim identified
The woman who was killed in a collision with two semi-trucks on Wednesday has been identified. The fatal truck crash involved four vehicles on Interstate 80. The Toyota being driven by the 60 year old Park Forest resident collided into the back of a semi-tractor which was stopped in traffic at 2:15 p.m. Her car was then […]
Truck driver who hit train had dubious record
The Prospect Heights truck driver who struck and derailed a Metra train last Friday had a record that included a DUI, as well more than 50 other traffic violations. Victims of the serious truck accident are left to wonder how he could still be driving with so many warning signs spanning his driving record since 1986. This […]
NTSB Forum focuses on improving trucking and bus safety
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) convened a public forum from May 10-11 in Washington, DC to review progress made over the last decade in improving truck and bus safety and to discuss steps that must be taken to improve safety in the future. Day 1 of the forum focused on improving the safety culture […]
One killed, two more injured in Illinois semi-trailer accident
A semi truck collided with an SUV Tuesday afternoon, killing one and injuring two more. The fatal truck accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Route 6 in Channahon. The driver of the truck sustained no injuries in the crash. Illinois state police are still investigating the accident. The truck was traveling east on Route 6 when it […]
Three vehicle truck accident near Naperville
A JB Hunt semi truck collided with two vehicles on Interstate 88 near Naperville Wednesday evening, injuring two fellow motorists. The truck accident left all three vehicles severely damaged, but fortunately led to no life-threatening injuries. Traffic was backed up for several hours. The accident occurred when the semi failed to brake quickly enough when traffic forced […]
Another Southwest Airlines Flight Slides Off Runway at Midway Airport
As reported in the Chicago Tribune a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Chicago slid off the end of the runway after landing at Midway Airport on April 26. The runway, which was wet from recent rain, is more than 6,500 feet long, the longest runway in use at Midway. Investigators from the National Transportation […]
Remembering family and friends killed in work accidents
All over Illinois and the nation, people gathered in honor of the men and women who have been injured or who lost their lives in workplace accidents. Workers’ Memorial Day services were a time to express gratitude while focusing on the challenges still facing us. In many industries such as construction, worker accidents are a regular occurrence. […]
Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., Article Exposes Secrecy in Air Disaster Litigation
The Spring 2011 issue of the International Aviation Law Institute’s flagship publication, Issues in Aviation Law and Policy, has gone to press and includes an article by Rapoport Weisberg Sims & VanOverloop partners David E. Rapoport and Michael L. Teich called The Erosion of Secrecy in Air Disaster Litigation . The article discusses the proper role of court-ordered […]
Illinois semi accident leaves two dead
Two Illinois women were killed on Wednesday when they collided with a semi-truck just south of I-80. The mother and daughter pair were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The truck driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The fatal accident occurred at the intersection of County Highway 15 and Morris Road. The […]
Hospitals Often Represent Dangerous Environments
We all rely on hospitals to maintain and improve our health, but a new government study reveals that hospitals often represent dangerous environments where patients are frequently harmed by preventable errors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a report titled, “Adverse Events in Hospitals: National Incidence Among Medicare Beneficiaries.” The objective […]
Questions about safety of prescription weight loss drug
The Food and Drug Administration has only approved one over-the-counter drug. But now a consumer advocacy group is asking the FDA to ban the sale of the drug Alli and its more potent prescription counterpart Xenical. The group has cited numerous reports of medical problems from people who are using the drugs, and believes that […]
FAA issues new rules to combat sleeping by air traffic controllers
Last week we shared a story about the ongoing problem of napping air traffic controllers. Yesterday the Federal Aviation Administration issued new rules intended to prevent air traffic controllers from sleeping during overnight shifts while they are supposed to be ensuring that airplanes are directed safely to and from their destinations, and avoiding airline accidents. Over […]
More reports of napping air traffic controllers
We recently shared a story about a flight from Chicago to Reagan International Airport that landed without the assistance of an air traffic controller because the controller had fallen asleep on the job. There have now been additional reports of air traffic controllers napping on the job. While fortunately these lapses did not result in […]
Why Sellers of Defective Products Should Be Responsible For the Harm Those Products Cause
Simulated airplane crash in Peoria trains emergency responders
On Saturday, the Illinois Air National Guard and a number of local emergency response agencies held a full scale drill at the Peoria International Airport to test their response plans. The disaster drill is designed to provide responders an opportunity to refine their practices for responding to a plane crash. Approximately 70 local youths participated as […]
Medical product manufacturer closes during investigation of contaminated products
A Wisconsin manufacturer of baby wipes, medical pads and other products closed down its plant this week when U.S. Marshals arrived with orders to seize the dangerous products. The investigation was triggered by the discovery of bacterial contamination in some of their products. Food and Drug Administration officials had asked the company to voluntarily shut down […]
