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 […]

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

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

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

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