The impending arrival of a baby may be one of the most anticipated events in life. However, in a moment, birth injuries can shatter the hopes and dreams of parents. In Illinois and elsewhere, many parents face daily challenges in caring for a disable child.
Doctors use brain waves to measure extent of birth injuries
Woman claims Penn State violated employment law, files suit
A woman who was employed by Penn State University in the athletics department recently sued the school over an alleged wrongful termination. The suit also lists other alleged violations of employment law that purportedly took place over the entire eight years of her employment. While the suit was not filed in Illinois, workers here have the same right to seek justice when their rights are violated.
What you should know about never events
When it comes to medical malpractice in Illinois, you may be under the impression that many events are due to small errors that lead to major complications. However, there is a growing number of medical malpractice incidents that involve mistakes so egregious they should never happen. These errors are often referred to as never events in the medical community. Even though there are checks and balances in place to prevent them, more and more patients suffer health injuries and complications and lose their lives to them every day.
Nursing home neglect can occur despite a family's best efforts
The decision to place a failing loved one in a long-term care facility is not arrived at easily. In order to ensure that a beloved family member does not become a victim of suspected nursing home neglect, it may require exhaustive research and a visit to those facilities that are being considered. Unfortunately, in spite of an Illinois family's diligence, a loved one could still become a victim of substandard care or abuse.
Many report suffering personal injury due to medical errors
While the government debates health insurance issues across the country, there are other matters that are discussed less frequently. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one in five Americans has had a personal experience relating to a medical mistake. In Illinois and elsewhere, these mistakes frequently end up causing a patient to suffer a serious personal injury.
