Brachial Plexus injuries occur during childbirth and are the result of a condition known as shoulder dystocia. Damage to the upper plexus can cause brachial plexus palsy (also known as Erb’s palsy). Damage to the lower plexus can cause a...
Read MoreWrongful death cases arise whenever wrongful conduct causes a person’s death. The Illinois Wrongful Death Act exists to compensate the family of the deceased person for their “loss of society” or their lost relationship with the deceased person. The Wrongful...
Read MoreHurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. is the leading law firm in Chicago in the area of wrongful birth. We not only have extensive experience representing families of all sorts injured by medical malpractice related to genetic testing and counseling, we...
Read MoreOperating room error cases include obvious examples of medical malpractice, such as when surgeons leave sponges or surgical instruments inside their patients. Operating room error cases also include situations when surgeons and nurses perform surgery on the wrong body part,...
Read MoreGentamicin sulfate is a powerful antibiotic delivered intravenously to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and home healthcare settings to combat severe infections. Gentamicin is an effective treatment, but only when properly administered and monitored by a medical professional. Extended use,...
Read MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, over 1.6 million patients are diagnosed with cancer in the United States each year. Cancer is a very aggressive condition that tends to spread quickly, making its survival largely dependent on early detection and...
Read MoreErrors in diagnosis by doctors and nurses are a very common type of medical malpractice. In fact, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, over half of all medical malpractice claims are due to delays or...
Read MoreErrors in the emergency room can occur from the moment the patient arrives at the hospital. For example, when hospitals do not recognize an emergency situation and let a patient wait too long before a doctor’s evaluation, tragedies can occur....
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