When you are hospitalized, you place your health and life in the hands of multiple practitioners with the expectation of receiving competent care. Whether you are undergoing surgery, giving birth, or receiving emergency treatment, you are in one of the most vulnerable positions a person can experience. Health care providers rely on specialized knowledge. You […]
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Nursing home residents and their families put their trust in their caregivers and staff to meet their needs and keep them safe. Unfortunately, many nursing home patients are vulnerable to abuse from staff, residents, and others who wish to take advantage of their conditions. At Levin & Perconti, we understand how heartbreaking it can be
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Insulin overdose can cause severe hypoglycemia—a dangerous drop in blood sugar that can lead to permanent brain injuries, organ damage, coma, and death. Insulin medication errors can occur when health care providers prescribe, dispense, and administer insulin in home health and institutional settings, including hospitals and nursing homes. When a patient suffers harm because of
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IV infiltration occurs when fluid delivered by an IV line into the patient’s vein leaks into the surrounding tissue. Some medications, including chemotherapy drugs, can cause tissue damage if accidentally leaked into the body. If medical negligence has resulted in harmful IV infiltration that has injured you or a loved one, Levin & Perconti’s experienced
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Yes, you may be able to sue a doctor for your newborn’s hypoglycemia if they were negligent in failing to prevent or treat it. Medical personnel can be responsible for neonatal hypoglycemia if they ignore signs of low blood sugar in the infant or mother. Untreated neonatal hypoglycemia can cause brain damage that may have
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The average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois is $646,921 as of September 30, 2024. This information comes from the National Practitioner Data Bank, which collects medical malpractice data for every state from health care entities, insurance companies, private organizations, and government agencies. The database shows that Illinois health care providers paid 328
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Health care providers who fail to provide the appropriate professional standard of care can cause significant harm to patients. Filing a claim for medical malpractice is a complex process that requires going up against wealthy health care corporations and insurance companies. It takes knowledge of the medicine involved, the medical system, access to experts, and
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The story of Yehonatan Levi is a testament to the power of dedication and motivation. Despite facing the challenges of disability, Yehonatan has persevered with unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence in table tennis. It has been 6 years since the young athlete played table tennis for the first time. Now, 16-year-old Yehonatan
A medical lien is a demand for payment that doctors, hospitals, and other medical providers attach to your personal injury claim. It allows you to continue receiving treatment without paying before your case is resolved. Once your attorney recovers compensation, your medical providers will be entitled to collect money for their services from your proceeds
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