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Understanding the Roadmap That Prices a Lifetime of Care After Medical Negligence Key Takeaways: A life care plan is a detailed, evidence-based report that projects and prices the future medical care, therapy, equipment, medication, and attendant services a catastrophically injured patient may need over a lifetime. In Illinois medical malpractice […]

When Severe Newborn Jaundice Turns Into a Lifelong Injury Key Takeaways: A kernicterus birth injury malpractice claim in Illinois is a civil action brought on behalf of a newborn who suffered permanent brain damage after providers allegedly failed to timely detect, monitor, or treat elevated bilirubin levels. These cases often […]

Why Some Hospital Documents Stay Hidden in an Illinois Malpractice Case Key Takeaways: The Illinois Medical Studies Act peer review privilege, found at 735 ILCS 5/8-2101 et seq., shields information, reports, and recommendations generated by hospital peer review, quality control, and medical study committees from discovery or admission as evidence, […]

When a Newborn’s Oxygen Supply Fails: Understanding HIE Claims Under Illinois Law Key Takeaways: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy birth injury negligence in Illinois may arise when a provider deviates from the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the newborn period, contributing to a brain injury from inadequate oxygen […]

We are thrilled to announce that Paul S. Padda, owner and managing attorney of Paul Padda Law, PLLC has been recognized as one of MyVegas Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers in Las Vegas. Adding to this incredible honor, Paul is also featured on the cover of the magazine’s current issue, underscoring […]