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December 2, 2022

Hospital Negligence: What It Is & How to Report It

When a medical mistake occurs, who’s to blame? This thought may run through your mind before you arrive for scheduled surgery. Or, suppose a loved one has a life-altering experience in a hospital, due to the actions of a medical...

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November 23, 2022

Working With Dr. Vernon Cannon—What to Do if You’ve Witnessed Inappropriate Behavior

DuPage Medical Group, now known as Duly Health and Care, is accused of negligence in a sexual assault incident that occurred in 2018.  Filed April 30, 2021, the complaint alleges negligence by the organization in its failure to stop sexual...

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November 17, 2022

How to Take Action for Physician Sexual Abuse

If your doctor has displayed inappropriate behavior, you may be feeling scared, angry, or alone. While the first two feelings will take time to work through, please know you are not alone. The attorneys at Hurley McKenna & Mertz are...

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November 10, 2022

Chicago Cerebral Palsy Lawyer: Experience Matters

Did you know that cerebral palsy is a preventable condition that occurs in approximately one of every 300 children? Often associated with medical malpractice, this permanent condition can result from a brain injury or damage to the central nervous system...

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November 4, 2022

The Case Against Vernon T. Cannon, M.D. and DuPage Medical Group

DuPage Medical Group has been accused of negligence in its indifference to patient safety amid sexual abuse, sexual assault, and battery accusations against obstetrician-gynecologist Vernon Cannon, M.D. of Bloomingdale, Illinois. The lawsuit was filed on April 30, 2021, by Hurley...

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August 25, 2022

Private Equity Investment in Healthcare: A Danger to Patient Safety

Private equity investment in healthcare is on the rise, increasingly strengthening its grip in the medical field over the last decade. Annual deal values “have gone from $41.5 billion in 2010 to 119.9 billion in 2019, for a total of...

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August 23, 2022

Why a Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Diagnosis May Be the Result of Medical Malpractice

Expecting 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...

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August 6, 2022

Wrongful Birth Lawyer: Six Questions to Ask

Wrongful 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...

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