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R.A., Quad City Downs, Inc. and Rockford Memorial Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In November 2003, the defendant R.A. was driving while intoxicated on Route 173 in Spring Grove, Ill.  He apparently fell asleep, crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the car occupied by L.M., who was a passenger. L.M. was airlifted to Rockford Memorial Hospital where he remained in intensive care for two months.  He suffered numerous injuries, including broken ribs, lung contusion, a lacerated spleen and a stroke after the splenectomy surgery to remove his damaged spleen.<\/p>\n<p>While L.M., age 56, was in intensive care, he developed a large Stage IV bed sore on his lower back.  The ulcer had to be debrided and a bilateral flap procedure was done to cover the skin opening.<br \/>\nL.M. was an unemployed truck driver.  He died prior to the trial, although no wrongful death claim was brought.  His wife claimed loss of consortium, which is the spouse&#8217;s right of action for the missing love and affection that comes with companionship and marriage.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of the crash, L.M. and three friends were driving to a fishing trip.  The driver of the vehicle was killed and all three passengers, including L.M., were seriously injured.<\/p>\n<p>The defendant R.A., age 46, admitted negligence and pled guilty to felony DUI charges, including reckless homicide.  He served 5 \u00bd months in jail and 5 \u00bd years of probation.  He had been drinking at an off-track betting facility operated by defendant Quad City Downs.  The family of L.M. filed a lawsuit under the Illinois Dramshop Act against Quad City Downs and a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/lawyer-attorney-1331861.html\">medical malpractice <\/a>claim against Rockford Memorial Hospital, alleging that it was negligent in not taking proper take care of L.M.&#8217;s bed sore.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/13_million_for_family_of_motorist_who_was_injured_and_then_died_of_bed_sores_caused_in_crash_with_dr\/#more-475\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In November 2003, the defendant R.A. was driving while intoxicated on Route 173 in Spring Grove, Ill. He apparently fell asleep, crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the car occupied by L.M., who was a passenger. L.M. was airlifted to Rockford Memorial Hospital where he remained in intensive care for two months. 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