In December 2019, a Coles County jury awarded $14 million to Mark Allen, for injuries he said were the result of medical negligence by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC). It is one of the largest awards in a Coles County civil trial and the hospital says it may appeal. Allen said that the hospital […]
Medical Malpractice Checklist
Every day, millions of people put their very lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, but these people who have chosen a career caring for others are human and will make mistakes. In an ideal world, no doctor, nurse, or medical provider of any kind would ever make a mistake, and […]
Failure to Diagnose Cancer
The real price of failure to diagnose cancer cannot be measured by the cost of your medical treatment and other care, your loss of income, or any of the other monetary losses you suffer. The real price you pay is the lost chance of beating the cancer. The anguish of knowing, you could have lived […]
Failure to Diagnose Heart Attack
A heart attack is a very serious, potentially fatal, medical event. But when immediate treatment, damage to the heart muscle can be minimized or even prevented. Recovery is possible and many heart attack patients are able to return to their normal activities within a few and go on to live full and active lives. A […]
Failure to Diagnose Stroke
Timely diagnosis and treatment of stroke is key to survival and to your best chance of maintaining function and quality of life. The most effective treatment for ischemic stroke must be administered within three hours of onset. The sooner treatment starts, the better. Every minute that passes increases the likelihood of long-term complications. The consequences […]