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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…

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…

Surgical errors can change your life forever. When you count on a surgeon to provide you with quality care and they instead harm you, that medical professional should be held accountable for the damage done.  Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help you to pursue a claim to recover compensation for your losses caused by…

When you see a doctor, you place your health and faith entirely in their hands. You must believe that every decision, especially about prescribed medications, serves your best interest. However, doctors can shatter this fundamental trust when they accept payments from pharmaceutical companies. This alarming conflict of interest can improperly influence prescribing decisions, directly…

When a hospital settles a malpractice case quickly, it might seem like a straightforward act of accountability. But sometimes, the reason behind a fast settlement is not compassion — it is cost control.  Many hospitals face budget pressures that quietly influence how they staff their facilities, manage risks and handle claims when things go…

In a settlement approved by both a Law Division and Probate Division judge, a Chicago area hospital and pediatrician agreed to pay $17,500,000 to settle claims brought by the parents of a 6-year-old girl delivered at the institution. The settlement was reached shortly before a scheduled two-week trial at which the parties were expected…

A suburban Chicago OB/GYN is facing allegations of misconduct and has lost his medical license, according to media reports. More than 50 former patients have brought allegations against Dr. Vernon Cannon. Victims allege he: Saw patients while intoxicated Delivered a baby while intoxicated Disrobed in front of patients Asked patients for dates Asked patients to…

Having a child is a wonderful time in life, but many parents worry about maternal death and birth complications. The good news is there was a significant drop in maternal death rates. The bad news is a significant increase in birth complications over the last few years. A few factors increase this risk. Race…

Medical professionals are some of the most-respected and best-compensated workers in the United States. They spent years pursuing an education that allows them to help people protect and improve their health. Especially when it comes to physicians or medical doctors, patients expect professionalism and a commitment to provide the best standard of care possible….

More than 20 percent of medical patients who pursue second opinions after hearing they have serious conditions find that their doctors misdiagnosed them during their first visits, according to a Mayo Clinic study. A total of 286 patients participated in the study, and they ranged in age from 15 to 80 years old. The…