When a patient in Illinois or elsewhere begins to exhibit signs of the possibility of internal bleeding, obtaining immediate medical care could prove crucial to his or her well-being. A delay in treatment for similar issues can have devastating results, potentially leaving a family to mourn the untimely loss of someone dear. A family in another state has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor and medical facility, claiming that negligence led to the wrongful death of a 69-year-old woman.
Loss of a child leads to wrongful death lawsuit against hospital
No family should ever have to endure the loss of a child due to the negligence of another party. Unfortunately, such a tragic experience occurs far too often when a patient in Illinois fails to receive the proper care during childbirth. A woman in another state has recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a medical facility, claiming that a prolonged period of labor led to the death of her child.
Wife of former Eagles singer Glenn Frey files wrongful death suit
In the diagnosis and treatment of a medical condition, timing and accuracy can make all the difference. Patients in Illinois and across the nation generally rely on medical professionals to be capable of identifying a condition in a timely manner so that the proper treatment can begin, as failing to do so can have devastating results. The widow of former Eagles band member Glenn Frey has recently filed a lawsuit against a doctor and medical facility, accusing each party of wrongful death via negligence.
Wrongful death: family awarded $2 million following death of son
When a family in Illinois is forced to take their child to a medical facility, they generally expect to receive a certain standard of care. When medical professionals fail to be diligent in the evaluation and treatment of a patient, their negligence could cause a great deal of harm to his or her health. A family in another state has recently been awarded a $2 million settlement following the wrongful death of their 17-year-old son.
Routine surgery leads to wrongful death of teenage girl
When patients in Illinois and across the country are set to undergo a routine surgery, they place their safety in the hands of those performing the procedure. While in many cases, there may be little risk involved, even the simplest of procedures can be dangerous if negligence is present. Should a family be forced to endure the loss of a loved one under similar circumstances, they may choose to pursue restitution through a wrongful death claim.
Lack of communication leads to wrongful death of woman
When a patient in Illinois is suffering from a serious medical condition, his or her treatment may be left in the hands of multiple medical professionals. When more than one individual is responsible for caring for a patient, communication could be of the utmost importance. A family was recently awarded a $10 million judgment after a jury came to the conclusion that a lack of communication contributed to the wrongful death of a 70-year-old woman.
Family awarded $4 million regarding wrongful death of mother
Childbirth should be an occasion for joy, not for mourning and grief. The advancements in medical care have reduced a great deal of the risks associated with labor, but a mother or child in Illinois may still suffer harm in the presence of negligence. Losing a loved one under similar circumstances can be difficult to accept, and may prompt surviving family members to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death: Family awarded $6 million after death of mother
When a medical emergency occurs, an individual in Illinois or elsewhere may be forced to place his or her health and safety in the hands of others. Emergency responders and professionals endure years of training to prepare for a variety of medical scenarios, and if they do not provide a patient with the proper treatment, he or she may suffer severely. Should an individual pass away on account of such negligence, surviving family members may choose to pursue restitution through a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death: Mother tragically smothers baby in hospital
For most Illinois parents, having a child is a momentous and joyous occasion. It is also exhausting and sometimes medically challenging for the mother in the days following childbirth. One mother in a nearby state suffered a terrible tragedy after accidentally smothering her son in her hospital bed. She has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the medical facility, alleging that its negligence resulted in his death.
Wrongful death: Woman files lawsuit after untimely death of son
Patients in Illinois and elsewhere who are admitted to the hospital typically have conditions that require constant monitoring. Certain conditions could lead an individual to have thoughts of harming his or herself, and supervision is often required to protect the safety of the patient. Unfortunately, these patients may sometimes be left alone for extended periods, and a lawsuit has recently been filed against a facility and a doctor after a woman claimed that negligence led to the wrongful death of her son.
