Chicago medical malpractice

Chicago hospital sued for medical malpractice after allegedly botched blood transfusion

November 28, 2015

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a Chicago hospital, claiming that a woman died after a transfusion with the incorrect blood type. The lawsuit was filed by Olessor Anthony against the hospital and medical…

Medication errors cause more than 1.3 million injuries per year

September 10, 2015

Medication errors are one of the most common causes of medical malpractice, resulting in 1.3 million injuries per year, according to estimates from the FDA. A study of 50 pharmacies nationwide found a 1.7 percent error…

Illinois doctor seeks to dismiss medical malpractice lawsuit

August 28, 2015

An Illinois doctor seeks dismissal of a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against him. The lawsuit claims that the doctor perforated a patient’s bladder during a hysterectomy. The doctor’s motion to dismiss claims that a report by…

Patient files medical malpractice lawsuit over alleged failure to treat infection

May 28, 2015

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against an Illinois doctor and a medical center by a patient who alleges that her foot infection was not properly treated. Rebecca Merrill filed the lawsuit in Madison County…

$28 million verdict in medical malpractice case

May 22, 2015

A jury awarded a patient $28 million in a recent medical malpractice case. The jury awarded $28,215,278.00 to Anna Rahm for pain and suffering, for future loss of earnings and for future medical expenses after a…

It’s time to gaurantee responsibility: medical malpractice insurance should be required for Illinois doctors and hospitals

April 30, 2015

When drivers get behind the wheel, it is possible that they could cause injuries to others. So, the law rightly requires them to carry insurance. When doctors and hospitals make medical mistakes, they can cause life-altering…

Medical malpractice amputation case brings former Illinois police lieutenant 3.1 million USD

April 22, 2015

An Illinois jury has returned a $3.1 million medical malpractice verdict for a former Loves Park police lieutenant whose leg was amputated as the result of a doctor’s negligence. The Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter stated that…

A Frightening Look at Medical Malpractice – Podcast

October 31, 2014

On this month’s Chicago Injury Alert, we talk about scary statistics regarding medical malpractice. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bbg-oct-nov-scary-med-mal-2014.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Errors

May 17, 2013

An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that…

Former Illinois Restaurant Owner Awarded Two Million in Medical Malpractice Case

April 30, 2013

A former Illinois restaurant owner has been awarded $2.1 million by a jury in a medical malpractice case over injuries he suffered during medical treatment after a motorcycle accident. The Milwaukee County, Wisconsin jury found that…