Attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin have learned that Tony Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson may have suffered a traumatic brain injury while taking skiing lessons outside Montreal. Some reports have indicated that she was seriously hurt.

Her injury is a sad reminder that any head injury can have repercussions. Reports said she fell on the slopes and showed no visible signs of injury, but later reported feeling unwell. She was treated at a Montreal Hospital and flown to New York City for continued care.

This accident is a sad reminder that prevention is key. As a safety precaution ...

As the war in Iraq winds down, veterans will begin returning home in increasing numbers, often with brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder and other problems related to duty. In Chicago, the Police Department’s crisis intervention program is responding to an increase in veteran-related calls and stepping up efforts to help those whose psychological wounds can harm everyone around them, especially their families. The Cook County courts are also developing a plan that would help keep veterans out of the criminal justice system.

As a law firm that concentrates on helping ...

March 5, 2009 – The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday voted 6-3 to uphold the traditional right of consumers to sue a manufacturer if they are harmed by a defective product. Attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin in Chicago hailed the decision as a victory for consumers.

The ruling affirmed a nearly $7 million jury verdict in favor of Diana Levine, a Vermont musician whose right arm was amputated after she was injected with an anti-nausea drug. The ruling applies to more than 11,000 drugs on the market in the U.S., including over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs.

Tony Romanucci, a ...