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Medical Malpractice
When Is IV Infiltration Considered Medical Malpractice?
IV infiltration occurs when fluid delivered by an IV line into the patient’s vein leaks into the surrounding tissue. Some medications, including chemotherapy drugs, can
Can You Sue A Doctor for Newborn Hypoglycemia?
Yes, you may be able to sue a doctor for your newborn’s hypoglycemia if they were negligent in failing to prevent or treat it. Medical
What Is the Average Settlement for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Illinois?
The average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois is $646,921 as of September 30, 2024. This information comes from the National Practitioner Data
Birth Injury
Can You Sue A Doctor for Newborn Hypoglycemia?
Yes, you may be able to sue a doctor for your newborn’s hypoglycemia if they were negligent in failing to prevent or treat it. Medical
Attorney Explains APGAR Scores for Birth Injury Evaluation
The Apgar score is a rapid assessment of your baby’s health following birth to determine if intervention is needed. Although not used to diagnose birth
Bridging the Gap: Maternity Medical Care Disparities for Women of Color
Bringing a child into the world should be a joyous occasion, yet for many expectant mothers, especially women of color, the experience is marred by
Personal Injury
Medline Industries Recalls Adult Bed Rails
Levin & Perconti Address the Medline Bed Rail Recall: Ensuring Safety and Advocating for Elder Rights Medline Industries has announced a recall of approximately 1.5
Arlington Heights Nurse Fired
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – MAY 23, 2024 – In a recent incident that shocked the Arlington Heights community, a school nurse at Westgate Elementary School was
Levin & Perconti Reflect on the Tragic School Bus Collision in Western Illinois
RUSHVILLE, IL – The community of Rushville, Illinois, is devastated after a collision involving a school bus and a semi-truck killed five people, including three
Nursing Home Abuse
Medline Industries Recalls Adult Bed Rails
Levin & Perconti Address the Medline Bed Rail Recall: Ensuring Safety and Advocating for Elder Rights Medline Industries has announced a recall of approximately 1.5
Average Nursing Home Neglect Settlement
The average nursing home neglect settlement is $245,559. However, nursing home neglect settlement amounts can vary widely based on the severity of your injuries and the weight of the evidence against the nursing home. Our nationally recognized nursing home abuse lawyers have settled many nursing home neglect cases for $1 million and more.
New Federal Nursing Home Rules Aim to Improve Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued three historic final rules to improve patient care at federally funded nursing facilities, increase all Medicaid
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Rules Related To Illinois’ Auto Insurance
Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident? If so, you may wonder how auto insurance comes into play. In brief,
A Game Plan to Prevent Drinking and Driving Accidents This Holiday Season
The holiday season is in full swing, and for many people, this is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. Over the coming
Hit and Run Accidents and What to Do
A couple weeks ago, two vehicles traveling on I-64 near mile marker 43.5, were involved in an accident. A Chevy truck rear-ended a Toyota Camry, pushing
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