September, 2013 - Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd.

Woman claims emergency room negligence led to husband’s death

On Behalf of Michael Gill | Sep 25, 2013 | Hospital Negligence

Emergency rooms are a place that we all hope to not have to go to. However, reality doesn't always accommodate this hope. Sometimes, individuals suffer injuries or develop conditions that require emergency care.It is incredibly important for hospitals here in Illinois...

Jury rules against surgeon in malpractice case

On Behalf of Bruce Pfaff | Sep 18, 2013 | Surgical Errors

We as a society put a lot of faith in surgeons. We trust that these medical professionals will act properly when providing care to patients. Great harm can occur when surgeons fail to live up to this expectation.Recently, a jury reached a verdict in a case in which...

Exciting News – We are now Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd.!!!

On Behalf of Matthew Ports | Sep 11, 2013 | Firm News

Matthew D. Ports had a good birthday on Tuesday. He learned then that his fellow shareholders, and Michael Gill, voted to change the name of the firm to The surprise news was conveyed on his birthday cake, see...

Chicago hospital accused of negligent pregnancy care

On Behalf of Michael Gill | Sep 11, 2013 | Hospital Negligence

It is very important for hospitals to act properly when providing pregnancy-related care. This includes properly taking into account any conditions the mother has and taking proper steps to ensure that conditions that the fetus develops are detected and treated in a...

Lawsuit: negligent surgical care led to woman’s death

On Behalf of Bruce Pfaff | Sep 6, 2013 | Surgical Errors

Many individuals here in Illinois have undergone a surgery. Surgeries are used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. When done correctly, surgical procedures can be of great benefit to patients.However, when medical professionals or hospitals act negligently...