A multitude of individuals in Illinois and elsewhere are forced to visit a medical facility for treatment each day. Regardless of the nature of one's condition, patients generally expect medical professionals to provide a certain standard of care, as negligence can have a disastrous impact on one's well-being. Unfortunately, there are a variety of scenarios in which a person could be subjected to medical negligence, and each incident runs the risk of ending with long-term consequences, or in some cases, an apparent wrongful death.
Couple files lawsuit regarding wrongful death of unborn child
The loss of a child is something that no parent in Illinois should ever have to experience, especially when that loss comes as the result of another party's negligence. Unfortunately, far too many families have been forced to endure a similar loss when a medical professional or facility fails to provide the necessary care during pregnancy. A couple in another state has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, claiming that the negligence of a facility and doctor led to the wrongful death of their unborn child.
Man files wrongful death claim against medical facility, doctor
Prior to performing a scheduled procedure, medical professionals in Illinois must keep watch over a patient's condition and address any concerns. Should an infection be present, doctors may choose to delay the operation to prevent complications and protect the health of a patient. A man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following the death of his mother claiming that her doctor ignored the presence of an infection prior to performing an operation.
Wrongful death: 1 dies after having allergic reaction to dye
Having an allergic reaction can be a scary experience, and in some cases, a similar incident can be deadly if the reaction isn't treated promptly. Individuals in Illinois who visit a hospital for treatment may expect doctors to keep a constant watch over their conditions to prevent a similar incident from causing harm to their health. A family has been awarded a substantial monetary judgment in a medical malpractice lawsuit following the wrongful death of a 40-year-old woman.
Wrongful death: Delay in treatment leads to death of child
A woman has been awarded a judgment of $4 million at the conclusion of a recent medical malpractice trial following the untimely death of her 1-month-old child. Such a loss is something that no parent should ever have to endure, especially when it occurs due to negligence. Families in Illinois who experience the loss of a child under similar circumstances could speak with an attorney for assistance in pursuing compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death: Doctor found negligent during investigation
When individuals in Illinois visit a hospital for treatment, they may see a variety of medical professionals during their stay. With numerous doctors and nurses assisting with the care of a patient, keeping a person's treatment and condition documented thoroughly could be essential to ensuring the proper care is provided. A doctor in another state has recently agreed to a reprimand after his negligence led to the apparent wrongful death of a 67-year-old woman.
Family claims misdiagnosis led to wrongful death of loved one
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.
