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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...
Jacobs v. OSF Healthcare -$10M verdict – The Second Highest Verdict in Tazewell County History
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...
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...
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,...
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...
People frequently underestimate the amount of risk involved in surgery. Surgical procedures have become such a common form of medical treatment that people assume it is generally safe. However, there are many major risks involved in even the most basic surgical...
Chicago has a reputation as being a metropolitan area with excellent medical services available. In years past, Chicago area hospitals have ranked among some of the top in the nation. The nonprofit organization the Leapfrog Group reviews information about hospital...
While many patients understand what to ask before they go into surgery, one of the things they may not know is what their medical provider should be disclosing after a surgery is complete. Many patients do ask themselves if a surgeon would tell them if something went...
Illnesses and injuries are stressful. Often the treatment and recovery phases are long and come with many limitations. When surgery is part of your treatment, it can make the process feel even more stressful. You may feel overwhelmed with questions, or you may not...
