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 […]
Some Medical Malpractice Statistics to Consider
These statistics aren’t meant to scare you, although they probably will, what we really want is for you to be aware of both how common medical negligence really is, and how rare it is for patients to take legal action when they are harmed. When patients do not act, they miss out on the compensation […]
Understaffed Hospitals May See More Infections
It’s not terribly surprising that understaffed hospitals have been linked to infections more often than adequately staffed hospitals. Understaffed hospitals are a real problem because not only are these facilities less likely to provide adequate care to their patients or to keep the facilities clean and sanitized which means they are more likely to be […]
Wrongful Death Suit Against a Healthcare Provider
If someone you love died during or after receiving medical treatment from a healthcare provider, you may have a wrongful death claim on your hands. What’s important to know about wrongful death lawsuits is that they are not criminal in nature. In other words, you’re not bringing criminal charges against the person you feel is […]