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When a medical care provider harms you, you have legal rights. You can pursue a malpractice claim to recover compensation for your loss. Typically, these claims are resolved in one of two ways: settlement or going to trial.  Settlement involves coming to an agreement out of court with the defendant (or, in most cases,…

Medical errors kill almost 100,000 Americans every year. When a death occurs, it can be very tragic for those left behind.  In these difficult situations, family members have the opportunity to pursue justice. That’s because you can file a medical malpractice claim if a loved one died in Illinois. You may be able to pursue…

You have the right to expect that your medical care providers will offer an appropriate, professional level of care. When they fail to do so, you can bring a medical malpractice claim to try to obtain compensation for losses and damages resulting from their failure. These failures can be highly technical, so many people…

Surgical mistakes can have devastating results for victims. In these tragic situations, it’s important for those who have been harmed to understand their legal rights after an error is made. In many cases, the victim of a surgical error can pursue a claim for medical malpractice and recover compensation for their losses. However, it…

Both a birth injury and a birth defect can have a lifelong impact on a child. Birth injuries and defects can range from mild to the severe, and can result in significant functional limitations in some circumstances. It is important to understand the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect because often…

While the birth of a baby should be a joyful experience, sadly, there are many things that can go wrong during the labor and delivery process. This is why it is so important to have medical support from professionals who can monitor the mother and child and provide a professional level of care.  Unfortunately,…

Emergency rooms are the place where you turn when you have a serious medical issue. You count on ER doctors and nurses to diagnose you properly, stabilize your condition, and provide the treatment you need to limit serious and potentially lifelong or life-threatening complications.  Unfortunately, sometimes ER doctors misdiagnose patients, which can lead to…

If your medical care provider failed to provide an appropriate level of care, you may be able to take legal action. A malpractice claim will allow you to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress resulting from the inadequate care. However, malpractice claims can be challenging to prove…

Surgical errors are one of the most common types of medical malpractice. When mistakes happen during surgery, the consequences can be dire for patients. Those responsible for causing the error should be responsible for the damage they have done.  Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help you to take legal action for medical negligence when…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. died of a stroke in 2023. The CDC also reports that someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States, and someone dies of a stroke every three minutes and 14 seconds. When a…