Doctors rally in Springfield for malpractice reform
A crowd of white coats gathered in Springfield to press lawmakers for medical malpractice reform. Doctors including Pearlman and Kao urged action, warning that caps on non economic damages and stricter insurance regulation are needed to keep physicians in Illinois. Gov Blagojevich signaled potential tougher rules after consulting doctors insurers and trial lawyers.
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Health care workers protest malpractice issues in Southern Illinois
Health care workers from Jonesboro and Logan Primary Care Center join a Wednesday protest with doctors in Springfield. Staff fear rising malpractice costs will drive physicians from the area, urging residents to contact legislators and vote on reform.
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Kristina Mezo
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Springfield
Southern Illinois
Tyner
Creekpaum murder trial set for May 10 in Perry County
Judge Campanella denied a continuance and ordered the jury trial for Creekpaum and co defendant Bagley to begin at 9 a.m. May 10 with a pretrial hearing on Tuesday. Creekpaum remains jailed on 100000 bond as prosecutors expect police and evidence reports in hand for the trial. The state alleges Creekpaum and Bagley killed Irvin with a sledgehammer and a scissors blade during a robbery in Du Quoin on Sept. 7. Bagley also faces two counts of first degree murder and is set for a July jury trial. Creekpaum faces obstructing justice charges and could receive 20 to 60 years or 60 to 100 years if eligible for an extended sentence.
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Sheena Adams
du Quoin
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Adams
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Perry County
ATV Use Surges Despite Rising Injuries and Deaths
A watchdog report shows ATV related injuries rose 104 percent from 1997 to 2002, to 111,700, with 4.9 million more drivers nationwide. Franklin County sees four injuries in a month, two serious, amid concerns over on road riding and lack of training. Parents blame insufficient restrictions as families rely on four wheelers for chores and uproot safety, training, and licensing debates. Local residents call for helmet laws stricter training and licensing to curb tragedies.
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ATV Injury Surge Under 16s and Big Models Prompt CPSC Warning
The U S Consumer Products Safety Commission reports a 104 percent rise in eATV injuries treated in ERs from 1998 to 2002, to 111,700. Children under 16 accounted for over 33,000 injuries in 2002, with 89 percent of these on adult-size ATVs. Injuries from engines above 400 cc jumped 567 percent to 24,437. Less than four percent of injured riders had formal safety training. Over 40 percent of injured riders said their ATV lacked warning labels or they were unsure. The industry’s claim that growth in ATVs and usage explains the rise is not supported by the data.
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U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
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