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September 9, 2015  ·  By HM&M

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Topics: Congress, Chris Pappas, Steven Lieberman, substandard care, veteran care, human failing, license requirements, recent VA Inspector General report

  • In the past months, a former VA pathologist was charged with manslaughter in the deaths of three veteran patients and is alleged to have botched diagnosis in 3,000 cases, a former nurse has been charged with stealing pain medication from veterans, a VA staff member is accused of sexual assaults and another former staff member is a person of interest in multiple veteran homicides , among others.
  • “VA removes people who willfully cause harm in patient care,” Lieberman said.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs is “severely” short of nurses, psychiatrists, police and human resources staff.
  • A new bipartisan bill introduced into the House last week hopes to address some of those issues with HR staff — reforming hiring practices.
  • Human resources management hires are the top non-medical staff shortage at VA, followed by police.

Veterans deserve the utmost care and medical assistance. We are here to provide justice for those who have been a victim of medical malpractice at a VA hospital or another medical facility. For more information, including an explanation of what to expect in the legal process, a checklist for parents and victims, answers to frequently asked questions, and other information, please click here, call or text Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. today at 312.553.4900.

September 9, 2015

Protecting Your Loved Ones: How Prevalent is Nursing Home Negligence in Illinois?

Punitive damages, which are awarded to plaintiffs when a defendant has acted willfully, maliciously, or fraudulently negligent, are intended to deter similar future acts. Tort reformers and the media often attack this form of compensation, however, claiming it is frivolously and excessively awarded without cause. Yet an investigation of the evidence suggests quite the contrary.... Read More

September 9, 2015

Back-to-School Driving Tips for Illinois Teens

With school now in full swing and social activities heating up, more drivers are on the road. More importantly, there are more inexperienced teen drivers on the road, and that means the risk of a vehicular accident is higher. Of course, the only way to become experienced is to practice safe driving. So take a... Read More

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