August 23, 2022Expecting parents prepare a great deal for the birth of a new baby. From meeting with doctors to setting up the nursery, preparation gives parents some sense of control as they wait for the big day. But, when complications arise...
Read More August 6, 2022Wrongful birth is a type of medical malpractice which occurs during genetic testing and/or counseling and results in the birth of a child with severe disabilities or disorders. If you or your partner underwent in vitro fertilization [IVF], or prenatal...
Read More July 28, 2022If you or your partner underwent in vitro fertilization [IVF], or prenatal genetic counseling, and your baby was born with a genetic disorder or birth defects, you may have experienced a wrongful birth due to negligence. If you have questions...
Read More July 14, 2022According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 7 in every 1,000 children will suffer from a birth injury. This number does not take into consideration the children who are diagnosed later in life. There are four common types...
Read More June 30, 2022Failure to Diagnose Cancer: Can I Sue? Cancer is a devastating medical diagnosis that is estimated to affect 1.9 million Americans in 2022. It is no secret that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chances are for the...
Read More April 28, 2022How to File a Complaint Against a Doctor in Illinois If your doctor has displayed inappropriate behavior, you are entitled to issue a formal complaint. However, here’s the surprising truth: Making a formal complaint with a medical board probably won’t...
Read More April 7, 2022Wrongful Birth Lawyer: Common Cases Many factors that occur during childbirth can lead families to retain a wrongful birth lawyer. In some circumstances, families are told there is a medical complication with their child—but unfortunately, they are not told how...
Read More March 31, 2022How to Choose the Right Malpractice Attorney Medical malpractice creates an extremely upsetting circumstance for victims and their families. The physical and emotional effects of medical malpractice are life-long and associated expenses can be unmanageable. Medical malpractice occurs when a...
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