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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…

Illinois readers may not be aware that the first organ transplant in the United States took place in 1954. Since that time, medical advancements have been made in this medical specialty, and now numerous organs can be transplanted. Thousands of lives are saved each year despite the risks involved in these complex surgical procedures….

Illinois readers may already be aware that bedsores are a serious issue for people who are bedridden, such as the elderly — especially after an injury. Mobility is important to prevent bed sores (also called pressure sores). If a patient is unable to move on his or her own, the nursing staff is often…

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…

Illinois residents go to emergency rooms when they are ill or injured in order to receive treatment. After being examined by a doctor, a course of treatment is often ordered. Usually, it is the job of the nursing staff to carry out the orders of the doctors. When mistakes are made in carrying out…

When Illinois patients go to an emergency room with a physical complaint, they expect doctors and other medical staff to diligently attempt to identify the problem so that it can be treated. When misdiagnoses occur, patients can end up suffering further pain and even permanent damage. In some cases, people have died because of…

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…

CBS News is reporting today on its investigation into the dangers of car seatback failure — something our firm, safety experts, as well as the government and the auto industry have known about for decades. (Source: CBS News, Are carmakers, government ignoring deadly seat back danger?. Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. first successfully took…

Matthew D. Ports was among the 35 awardees honored at the 6th Annual JVR Awards for Trial Lawyer Excellence, hosted by the Jury Verdict Reporter, a division of Law Bulletin Publishing Company, on October 21st at the Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago. Matt was recognized for the successful representation of his clients in…