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An out-of-state mother had a baby that was born two months premature. Even so, like many in Illinois, she was happy to be a mother. Unfortunately, her baby suffered a fractured skull and some bruising while in the care of the staff at the hospital where her daughter was born. She subsequently filed a…

Heart disease is a major health concern here in Illinois and across the United States. If it is suspected that a patient is suffering from heart disease or some other heart condition, a medical evaluation will be done to determine how well the heart is functioning. One of the tests that may be performed…

When Illinois parents have a sick child, they are relying on medical professionals to correctly diagnose and treat their child. When something goes wrong, however, such as a medication error, the child’s life is put into jeopardy. Parents would be within their rights to file a hospital negligence claim for the damage done and…

Nearly every Illinois resident who has been to a hospital emergency room knows the wait can be long and tedious. The cases that are the most life threatening are, naturally, taken first. However, there are cases in which hospital negligence prevents a patient with an urgent medical condition from receiving much-needed care in a…

Surgeries and other invasive procedures require the use of anesthesia. Certain Illinois doctors spend time being educated on how these medications work, how much to use and other considerations. However, despite their education and experience, anesthesiologists are still human and can make mistakes. Hospital negligence claims can be made against the party or parties…

Peter Rogan is finally doing the jail time he owes for crimes committed. He headed Edgewater Hospital during the time a massive cardiology scheme was carried out by Dr. Andrew Cubria. With the assent of the administration, Dr. Cubria performed hundreds of unnecessary catheterizations, one of which caused the death of our firm’s client,…

Unfortunately, many Illinois parents have spent endless hours at a child’s bedside in a children’s hospital. They are desperate to know that their children will be okay and will be able to return to a normal life. Hospital negligence can dash those hopes and leave parents angry, confused and fearful for their children’s lives….

In nearly every industry, employees are provided with policies and procedures regarding a variety of situations, including sexual harassment and assault. The general belief among Illinois readers may be that these guidelines apply to contact between employees. However, hospitals are also required to have policies and procedures regarding what to do if a patient…

A patient’s death has led an estate administrator to sue an Illinois hospital and the staff members for medical malpractice. The claim is for hospital negligence based upon allegations that the staff at South Shore Hospital erroneously gave the patient a type A blood transfusion, causing her considerable pain and suffering. The patient actually…

According to an announcement from another state, Illinois residents may be interested to know that the U.S. government plans to pay $1.3 million to a family whose baby died at a military hospital three years ago. The 4-month-old baby was suffering from labored breathing and also a respiratory infection according to the case presented…