Blog: Medical Malpractice - Page 11

A rather unique medical malpractice recently went to trial involving the liability of an anesthesiologist for a severe infection following penile implant surgery. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that the defendant surgeon failed to warn of known medical risks when performing this surgery on an individual with diabetes. It also alleges medical mistake and improper patient …

Illinois medical negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm strongly advocate against medical malpractice damage caps that limit a victim’s chance at justice. A new study suggests that damage caps may be constitutional, but they do not effectively achieve one of their primary healthcare goals. According to the study, which focused on Texas, the supply …

A longstanding doctrine shields the U.S. government from medical malpractice liability…but a recent legal challenge by a disabled airman may change that. Our skilled medical malpractice lawyers strongly advocate on behalf of all victims of preventable medical mistakes, including dedicated service members. We believe all U.S. citizens deserve quality medical care, regardless of their age, injury, or …

State courts around the country are considering the constitutionality of statutory damage caps in medical malpractice cases, sparking heated debates on both sides of the issue. Although the capped amount varies, a majority of states restrict damage awards in health care lawsuits. Proponents of tort reform argue that limiting excessive jury awards lowers medical malpractice …

Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm support a recent jury decision awarding $5.18 million to the estate of a 15-year-old boy who died from a drug overdose. The Illinois wrongful death lawsuit was filed in 2005, a year after the boy’s untimely death. The suit accused the city of Park Ridge of …

Although many doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals treat patients within the appropriate standard of care, a shocking number of preventable medical mistakes still continue to threaten the safety and lives of vulnerable patients. Experienced Illinois Medical Malpractice attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm have worked with countless individuals and their families who suffered serious personal …

In light of a recent jury verdict, Illinois medical malpractice attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are warning of the risks of seemingly routine medical procedures. Last week Amy Garcia, a resident of Southfield, Michigan, was awarded $2.5 million dollars against St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, after she endured a severe injury stemming …

A shocking new report by the Chicago Tribune details the state’s failure to protect Illinois hospital patients from harm. A vast majority of complaints involving serious abuse and neglect are being ignored, and the court system is the only outlet for many of these medical malpractice victims to be heard. Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers are well-versed in federal …

Illinois medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are warning of a major privacy breach that recently occurred at a prestigious California hospital, compromising the confidential data of more than 20,000 emergency room patients. Private information regarding patients’ names, discharge dates, and diagnosis codes was exposed for more than a year on a public …

Illinois medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm applaud the efforts of state lawmakers, who recently passed legislation granting patients access to a computerized database containing detailed information on Illinois doctors and their disciplinary histories. We believe that the law promotes fairness and responsibility, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their medical providers. …

According to Crain’s Chicago Business, three prominent Illinois non-profit hospitals recently lost their tax-exempt status and may now be forced to pay millions of dollars in tax revenues. Our Illinois medical malpractice attorneys are concerned that this decision could further compromise the overall quality of patient care, which is already threatened by cash-strapped hospitals operating at minimum staffing …

Alarming new research reported in Reuters shows taking a trip to the hospital is deadlier than flying on an airplane. Millions of people die every year from preventable medical mistakes and hospital-acquired infections, making hospitals far riskier than airplanes. The World Health Organization recently found that a hospital patient has a 1 in 10 chance of suffering …

Illinois product liability lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm support a powerful new documentary on the famous McDonald’s “Hot Coffee” case that reveals important information about the devastating effects of medical malpractice tort reform. The film exposes efforts by major corporations and insurance companies to limit damage awards and deprive medical negligence victims of their …

A recent Illinois Appellate Court decision significantly advances the rights of medical malpractice victims harmed by hospital-acquired infections. Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas and Mullins Law Firm are encouraged by the court’s ruling on behalf of our client, which makes it easier for injured patients and their loved ones to take legal action against negligent health providers. …

Illinois drug recall attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are pleased to announce a positive legal development for all contaminated Heparin victims. On June 9, 2011, a Cook County Circuit Court jury awarded $625,000 to the estate of Steven Johansen, a Chicago area man who died after receiving tainted doses of Heparin blood thinner. This …

Chicago medical malpractice attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm said today that federal legislation involving non-economic damage caps violates the legal rights of patients who have been injured by medical negligence. The HEALTH Act of 2011, or H.R.5, further victimizes those who have been injured by inadequate medical care by limiting the amount of recovery …

It is an unfortunate reality in our nation’s healthcare system that preventable medical errors kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Our Illinois medical malpractice attorneys have seen far too many innocent patients suffer the devastating consequences of medical mistakes caused by negligent hospital employees. Now federal officials are stepping in to try and reduce the …

The unfortunate reality of our healthcare system is that hospitals designed to help patients often end up causing them even more pain. Each year, preventable medical mistakes contribute to nearly 190,000 deaths and more than 6 million injuries. Among the most common mistakes are procedures performed on the wrong body part, hospital-acquired infections, and medication …

For millions of patients and their families, the current health care system is woefully inadequate. Patients that rely on hospitals to treat them in their time of need are often further victimized by medical errors, injuries, and complications that are preventable. Some hospitals have attempted to improve patient care by adopting new safety strategies such …