December 2, 2022When 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...
Read More November 23, 2022DuPage 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...
Read More November 17, 2022If 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...
Read More November 10, 2022Did 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...
Read More November 4, 2022DuPage 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...
Read More August 25, 2022Private 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...
Read More 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...
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