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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 […]

When a Difficult Delivery Leaves a Newborn With Nerve Damage Key Takeaways: A shoulder dystocia brachial plexus injury claim in Illinois is a medical malpractice action brought for an infant whose shoulder became lodged during delivery, resulting in stretched or torn nerves running from the neck to the arm. Because […]

When Every Hour Counts: Antibiotic Timing and Illinois Hospital Accountability Key Takeaways: Delayed antibiotics may support a Chicago sepsis malpractice claim because the medical record can show a measurable gap between what sepsis protocols required and when the first dose was given. Illinois law generally evaluates whether a reasonably careful […]