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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…

When one party needs to secure compensation from another, there are often several different options available. Sometimes, the best solution involves making use of insurance. Businesses and individuals carry insurance to protect against liability if a product fails or someone causes a car crash. Additionally, state law permits those harmed by the incompetence, misconduct…

Drivers must ensure that they’re always operating their vehicles safely. Failure to do so can lead to innocent people being injured or killed. There are several common behaviors that drivers must avoid in order to remain reasonably safe behind the wheel. The following are some of the most pressing. Distraction Distracted driving forces a…

One of the benefits of living in Chicago is that people are never very far away from cutting-edge medical care. There are nearly 70 hospitals operating in Chicago, as well as quite a few in the nearby suburbs. Every hospital should seek to provide the best possible standard of care to patients, but not…

There were once only two real options for those in need of professional medical support. People could make an appointment with their primary care physician or seek immediate support at a local emergency room. Unfortunately, this led to a lot of demand for emergency room services that often impacted the ability of hospitals to…

Imagine you find yourself in a situation where you have been in an accident, but you also believe you played a part in causing it. This is a common dilemma, and the answer can be quite complex, especially in Illinois, where they have legal comparative negligence. Understanding comparative negligence Comparative negligence is a legal…

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…

People use rideshare vehicles to get around Chicago for a variety of different reasons. Some people are only in town to visit and do not want the stress of trying to park a rental vehicle and then locate it again later. Some people use rideshare vehicles to avoid drunk driving or timing challenges when…

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…

In theory, both traffic laws and road design in Illinois can help pedestrians to safely share the road with vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, pedestrians can very easily end up with severe injuries or might even die if they get struck by a vehicle in traffic, especially at higher speeds. For as…