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If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence in Illinois, filing a lawsuit involves more than just submitting a complaint. Illinois law requires most medical malpractice plaintiffs to file a certificate of merit alongside their lawsuit. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, this certificate requires an attorney’s affidavit […]

If you or a loved one suffered harm from medical negligence in Chicago, you may assume the clock to file a lawsuit starts when the error occurred. That’s not always the case. Illinois law recognizes the discovery rule, which affects when your filing deadline begins. Illinois has adopted a framework […]

A medication error can absolutely form the basis of a medical malpractice claim in Illinois. Whether a doctor prescribed the wrong drug, a nurse administered an incorrect dosage, or a hospital failed to flag a dangerous drug interaction, patients who suffer harm from these preventable mistakes may have legal grounds […]

Yes, patients in Chicago and throughout Illinois can pursue legal claims when anesthesia errors cause serious harm. Anesthesia mistakes during surgery or medical procedures may constitute medical negligence under Illinois law. However, filing a successful anesthesia malpractice claim requires meeting strict procedural requirements, honoring tight filing deadlines, and proving that […]

Nursing home abuse is a pressing issue in Illinois, where a growing senior population relies on long-term care facilities for safety and support. When abuse or neglect occurs, families deserve answers and justice. This guide by Paul Padda Law outlines how to recognize, prove, and address nursing home abuse under […]