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In Illinois, you have two years from the date you discovered or should have reasonably discovered an injury caused by a health care provider’s negligence to sue for medical malpractice. This deadline is called a statute of limitations. If you do not discover your...
Attorneys’ problems ruled factor in issues that led to dismissal. EMMA OXNEVAD eoxneva[email protected] A man’s petition can proceed in a medical malpractice case over his late wife’s treatment after a panel of the 1st District Appellate Court ruled that any lack...
The Chicago-based personal injury firm Steinberg Goodman & Kalish secured a new trial opportunity for a client in a wrongful-death lawsuit against a northwest-suburban hospital and the maker of the Da Vinci surgical system. After a successful appeal before the...
What happens when a faulty product causes serious injury? Who is to blame? Typically, the courts decide that the most negligent people pay the most in these types of cases. However, the exact execution of this principle tends to shift over time. What is product...
Infants who suffer hypoxic ischemic brain injuries at birth can suffer severe physical and neurological disabilities that persist throughout their lifetime. physicians and members of the delivery team have a duty of care to closely monitor the health of infants...
Students can suffer abuse from poorly trained, poorly equipped educators whose actions can cause serious harm to the physical health and educational achievement of their students. Physical abuse and discrimination is a common problem in many private...
With summer here and vacation time to use, a popular source of recreation in the Chicago area is to go boating on Lake Michigan. It can be relaxing or thrilling to feel the wind, sun and waves. But it can also be a risky activity. Be aware of the common causes of...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) do not always cause readily apparent signs and symptoms and close monitoring following a suspected injury is essential for the administration of prompt treatment. When an injury is "silent," early recognition of signs and symptoms can...
Children's toys can be anything but child's play and there are a number of toys that present significant health and safety risks. These risks can range from burns and cuts to broken bones and toxic exposures. In 2014, roughly 155,400 children under the age of 14 were...
The need for medical malpractice litigation is evident when medical care goes wrong and the hospital or physician at fault refuse to properly compensate the victim. The standard of care may vary depending on the location of the hospital and the experience of the...
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