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News

As a service to the communities in St. Louis, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Madison County Illinois, St. Clair County Illinois and Routt County Colorado, we frequently post news updates regarding the latest accidents in the area.  If you have been injured in an accident or from medical malpractice, contact a St Louis accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr. today.

News Category: All CategoriesMedical MalpracticeBicycle InjuriesGeneral

Medical Malpractice

• Woman Sues For Surgery To Wrong Part Of Body
  Mar 03, 2010

  The amazing part of this whole story is that these insurance companies really don't appear to care at all about the doctor they insure or the people that are hurt.  I gave these folks over 2 months to get their act together on this one and make a reasonable settlement offer.  Mistakes happen.  With one's like this, the insurance company should be over with a blank check but that did not occur here.  Finally my client was offered $10,000 after suit was filed.  A press release about the case was sent  and I was accused of trying to blackmail the doctor.  My opponent should have read the report which did not name the doctor at all.
  
  I was trying to highlight the fact that these insurance companies do very little or nothing at all, even when they owe something on the case.  The offer was less than the doctor will lose in revenue for two days of trial even though it is a condition that my client will live with forever!  The news report is listed below.
  
  KSDK --  A Ballwin woman has filed suit against a surgeon who she says operated on the wrong part of her elbow.

  Barbara Grace says she has mobility problems with her elbow since the procedure on May 1, 2008.

  Grace said she had significant problems with the inside of her left elbow and for some time was treated by her orthopedic surgeon and had physical therapy.  When surgery was performed nearly two years ago, Grace's suit alleges that despite his knowledge of her condition, the physician operated on the outer portion of her elbow, not the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle) surgery that was ordered.

  Her lawyer, Alvin Wolff, Jr. said the defendants, Mid-County Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Creve Coeur Surgery Center, LLC, had over two months to resolve the matter.  A deadline was set for March 1 before a suit would be filed. 

  The suit alleges that employees of the surgery center stood by as the doctor performed the wrong operation and did nothing to prevent it. It also claims the wrong type of surgery was put on the surgery schedule by employees at the center.

  Wolff did say the surgeon issued an apology to Grace about the mistake soon after it was realized.

  Grace's suit seeks $25,000 together with costs and interest. 

  Click here to read the lawsuit 

  Tad Eckenrode is the attorney representing the physician.  He tells NewsChannel 5 that since the suit was filed today, he is still looking it over.  He said he had anticipated the suit was coming. 

   

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• Representative Murtha Dead From Gallbladder Surgery Complications
  Feb 09, 2010

  Maybe Congress will take a different look at tort reform now that one of their own is dead at the hands of a surgeon. The leading and longest ranking member from Pennsylvania is dead following a cut intestine that occurred during a gall bladder surgery. He was sent home and was back to the hospital two days later from an infection. Something like this should not have occured. It is not negligence to cut the intestine; these things happen. But, to not recognize it for two days may be a horse of a diffenent color. - 2 - 10

Bicycle Injuries

• Alvin Wolff Jr. To Speak At St. Louis Bike Swap
  Jan 29, 2010

  The St. Louis Bike Swap is on 1-31-2010 at 10:15 in Collinsville, IL.  I will be speaking there on a variety of topics ranging from what to do when you're in an accident to protect your rights and how to go about hiring a lawyer.   You will also have an opportunity to pick up some new gear or a bike at some pretty good prices.  Hope to see you there! - 3 - 10

• Ambitious Plan For New Trails In St. Louis Area
  Dec 26, 2009

  We can look forward to many new bike trails in the future.  This article gives you the description.  Hopefully you will be safe and won't need a St. Louis Accident Lawyer. - 4 - 10

General

• Alvin Wolff Appears On Channel 5 News To Discuss Book
  Mar 02, 2010

  
  St. Louis Accident Lawyer Alvin Wolff jr. was interviewed on KSDK on 3-2-2010 on the noon news.  He was interviewed about cycling and rights of the riders.  He also discussed his new consumer protection book.

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• Dannon Yogurt Settlement
  Feb 25, 2010

  Dannon Settles Class-Action Suit Over Yogurt Benefits Dannon agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit earlier this week brought by consumers over claims that Dannon falsely advertised the health benefits of its yogurt. The $45 million settlement will be available to consumers as rebate checks up to $100. As part of the settlement, Dannon agreed to remove the words "clinically" and "scientifically proven" from labels and advertisements of Activia yogurt.  James F. McCarty, Cleveland Plain Dealer  02/23/2010 Read Article: Cleveland Plain Dealer

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• Alvin Wolff Attends Advanced Deposition College In Denver
  Jan 10, 2010

  Alvin Wolff Jr. is attending the National College of Advocacy for 4 days of intensive training in taking depositions.  This will be cutting edge techniques that have become necessary in this increasingly convervative courtroom environment.
  
  The key to a deposition of a defendant is getting the defendant to admit guilt.  This course is designed to assist the attorney in getting this crucial information which makes gettting settlements less difficult. - 7 - 10

• What can happen when your lawyer doesn't know what he's doing.
  Dec 23, 2009

  The court can always question a witness.  Here the court of appeals thought it went a little too far.  The judge took over the questioning of the plaintiff's expert in a wrongful death case, but never asked questions about whether the negligence was the "proximate cause" of the death.  The moral of the story is make sure you have a qualified lawyer handle your case.  If we can help you with your wrongful death case, call us at 314-241-2500. - 8 - 10

• Attorney Alvin Wolff suggests a ban of cell phones on roads.
  Dec 19, 2009

  Alvin Wolff wants cell phones banned while driving. - 9 - 10

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