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10 Signs of Alzheimer’s or Dementias
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Seven Examples of Medical Malpractice
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Illinois Hospitals Open For Elective Surgeries & Outpatient Procedures
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How COVID-19 Is Temporarily Changing the Way Medicare Does Business
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Medical Groups Race to Identify COVID-19 Risks to Mom and Baby
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FDA: Pfizer and Mylan EpiPens & EpiPen Jrs Prove to Cause Serious Harm
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Stroke Signs In Young People Often Overlooked
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Link To Treating Depression & Diagnosing Diabetes
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Patients Are Worried About Coronavirus
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One of The Worst Medical Malpractices Cases in American History
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Walgreens Knew About Pharmacy Error Risks
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Illinois Hospitals and Coronavirus Disease Concerns
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Top 10 Medication Mistakes of 2019
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Medical Error Rates In Outpatient Settings
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Dangerous Healthcare Gaps For Illinois Kids
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You Have The Right To Access Your Medical Records
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New U.S. Maternal Death Rate Numbers Released
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Military Members Can File Malpractice Claims
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Delayed Treatment Led To Deadly ER Visit
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PICU Nurse Distractions Can Cause Medication Errors
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Funding Pulled From Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
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$8.1M Awarded To Family Who Lost Mom To Cancer
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Legionella Investigation At Central DuPage Hospital
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Doctors Who Work While High on Drugs
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Failure To Comply With MRI Recommendations
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Chicago Hospitals Miss Out On ‘Best Hospital’ List
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How To Sue The Military For Medical Malpractice
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One Reason Doctors Push Expensive Drugs
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How To Research Illinois Doctors
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Military Members Will Soon Have the Right to Claim Malpractice
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Harmed by Healthcare Mistakes
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Filing Medical Malpractice Against A Government Employee
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Fraudulent Medical Records Risk Patient Privacy
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12 Medical Malpractice Facts That Support a Lawsuit
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A Deadly Hospital Infection Impacting Newborns
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Hospitals Should Be Prepared For Cyber Attacks
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How To File A Malpractice Claim In Illinois
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Nurses Need Education in Actual Clinical Settings
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A Deadly Breathing Tube Mistake Hospitals Make
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Injuries Caused By Common Sleep Medications
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Wrongdoers Left Unaccountable In Secret Neil Armstrong Settlement
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Dangerous Infections From Hospital Catheters
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How To Protect Yourself From Medical Errors
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Heart Doctor Burnout Can Lead To Mistakes
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Latest Statistics on Medical Malpractice
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Most Sepsis Cases Occur In Hospitals
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U.S. Women Are Being Mistreated While In Labor
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Child Injuries Caused By Medical Mistakes
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Negligence Caused Wrong Man To Be Taken Off Life Support
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Levin & Perconti: One of Chicago’s Top Medical Malpractice Law Firms
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4 Types of Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Disorders
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Pregnancy-Related Deaths In The U.S. Are Not Being Prevented
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5 Chicago Hospitals Receive D Rating
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Physician Misuse Of Fentanyl Was Deadly
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Infant Head Injuries Caused By Hospital Staff
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Brain Injury Caused By Birth Asphyxia
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Illinois Hospital Remains Open Despite Chaos
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Illinois’ Medical Malpractice Payouts Remain High
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FDA Warns Of Surgical Stapler Risks
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Injured By Electronic Health Record Error
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Analysis Shows Hospitals Fail Mothers of All Races During Childbirth
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Twenty One Illinois Hospitals Punished by Medicare for Patient Safety Issues
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Emergency Rooms And Dementia Patients
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When Pain Medication Turns Fatal
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Documentary Gives Emotional and Evidence-Based Insight Into Medical Mistakes
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U.S. Military and Veterans Battle Poor Healthcare
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Doctors Suing Patients Over Negative Online Reviews
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Most Common Medical Malpractice Errors
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Burned By a Doctor During Surgery?
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Bad Doctors Can Skip the State to Practice Elsewhere
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Columbia University Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault by Gynecologist
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Hospital Mergers May Mean Higher Healthcare Costs for Patients
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Patient Safety Survey Shows While Illinois Improving Overall, Some Hospitals Struggle
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Sexual Abuse and Neglect Allegations Swarm Chicago Hospital
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Celebrities and Medical Malpractice
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Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Talks Women in Personal Injury Law with Margaret Battersby-Black
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Blacks Underrepresented in Clinical Trials
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Family of Infant Who Died From Hospital Viral Outbreak Suing Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Women Treated by Female Doctors More Likely to Survive Heart Attack
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Hospitals Allowing Mothers to Die from Treatable Conditions
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Levin & Perconti Helps Family Get $12 Million in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Case
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Doctors Experiencing Burnout Twice as Likely to Make Major Mistakes
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Popular Doctor Violated Rules Right Under UIC’s Nose
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Largest Ever Medical Malpractice Verdict Awarded to Girl Following Botched Spinal Surgery
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Where You Go Matters: Medical Malpractice Data Reveals Serious Flaws
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Countries and States Who Rely on Midwives Have Lower Maternal Death Rates
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Purdue Pharma Marketed Oxycontin As Less Addictive, Despite Known Abuse
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Many Breast Cancer Patients May No Longer Be Referred For Chemo
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Former Top Heart Transplant Hospital Cited by Government for Abnormally High Death Rate
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Anthem Forcing Insureds to Pay Entire Bill for E.R. Visits
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Goldman Sachs Tells Big Pharma to Focus on Drugs That Treat, Not Cure
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New Guidelines Urge New Mothers to Be Seen at 3 Weeks Postpartum, Not 6
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Star UIC Child Psychiatrist Put Patients at Risk for Bipolar Disorder Research
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A Crowded Emergency Room Could Lead to Misdiagnosis
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Illinois Conducting Incomplete Background Checks on Doctors
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Over 25 Percent of Stroke Patients Not Given Recommended Drug
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Surgical Centers Can Be a Risky Choice
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The Blame Game: The Truth About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
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Illinois Hospitals to Cut Services to Pay for Opioid Overdoses of Uninsured Patients
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BRCA and Lynch Syndrome Testing Can Prevent Cancer AND Lawsuits
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Dr. Larry Nassar & USA Gymnastics: Abusing a Position of Trust
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Some Illinois Hospitals Putting an End to Deny and Defend
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Potentially Unsafe Antibiotics Prescribed to Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Infections
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Levin & Perconti Attorneys ‘The Best of the Best’
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Communication Breakdown the Cause of Many Patient Injuries, Death
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Chicagoland Hospital Rankings
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Cleveland Clinic Covered Up Rape of Two Patients by Colorectal Surgeon
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An Uncertain Future for CHIP
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Black Women 243% More Likely to Die During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
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Insurance Firm Study Shows Nurse Practitioners Facing More Lawsuits
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Gold Coast Surgical Center Sued for Causing Anesthesia-Related Brain Injury
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FDA Developing Plans to Fight National Opioid Epidemic
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Levin & Perconti’s Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog Wins Best Blog Award
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$10 Million Verdict for Family of South Carolina Wife and Mother Who Died from Curable Kidney Cancer
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15 Illinois Hospitals Lose ‘A’ Rating for Patient Safety, One Local Hospital Receives an ‘F’
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Levin & Perconti: Fighting for Women Through Every Stage of Life
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What Medical Malpractice Crisis?
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Pain Medication Stolen from Patients at Pittsburgh Hospital
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Why Are Insurers Requiring Consumers to Take Brand Name Drugs at a Higher Cost Than Generics?
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If Childbirth Is so Routine, Why Are so Many Mothers Dying?
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Outside Influence, Alternative Facts, and Rushed Votes: Medical Malpractice
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Arizona Representative Who Crossed Party Lines to Vote Against Malpractice Reform Speaks Out
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After Quadruple Amputee Verdict, Wisconsin Rules Cap on Non-Economic Damages Unconstitutional
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412 People Charged in Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown in U.S. History
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The Protecting Access to Care Act Barely Passes the House
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NPR Article Disparages H.R. 1215
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80 Organizations Send Letter to Congress to Oppose H.R. 1215
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You Are on the Verge of Losing Legal Rights – PLEASE ACT NOW
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House Will Vote Soon on Protecting Access to Care Act
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Shares Facts Regarding Medical Malpractice
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America’s High C-Section Rate Not Based on Lawsuit Fear
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How Do You Know If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
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Will Tort Reform Actually Solve America’s Healthcare Crisis?
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Protecting Access to Care Act Especially Detrimental to Veterans
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Surgeon’s Arguments Against Medical Malpractice Reform and Damage Caps
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Study Says Paid Medical Malpractice Claims Declining
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Woman Paralyzed by Spinal Steroid Injection in Denver to Receive Only A Fraction of Verdict
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Polls Reveal Majority of Americans Against Limiting Non-Economic Damages in Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Lawsuits
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Hospital Waste a Major Contributor to High Cost of Healthcare
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H.R. 1215 Runs Counter to GOP’s ‘Let States Decide’ Mentality
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Chicago Tribune Report Shows Pharmacies Missing Major Drug Interactions
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Popular Medicine Not Always the Best Course of Treatment
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Levin & Perconti Settles Mt. Sinai Lawsuit for $3.6 Million
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Physician-Led Study Sheds Light on Frequency of Diagnostic Errors
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Dallas Surgeon Gets Life in Prison After Killing 2 Patients & Causing Severe Injuries to Countless Others
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Medical Malpractice Not the Cause of Rising Healthcare Costs
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PLEASE HELP! Your Right to Receive Compensation for Preventable Medical Errors Is on the Chopping Block
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Declining in Illinois and Across the U.S.
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Rick Santorum Argued for Medical Malpractice Caps After Wife Sued Chiropractor for Malpractice
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Recent Study Reveals Black Women Significantly More Likely to Die From Cervical Cancer than White Women
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Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Health & Human Services Faces Second Senate Hearing Today
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United States Chamber of Commerce Aims to Diminish Americans’ Right to Fair Compensation
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Malpractice Payouts Decreasing for Physician Errors
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ACA Repeal & Replace Plans Call for One Size Fits All Approach, Caps on Damages
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Patients of Female Physicians Have Better Outcomes
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Higher Insurance Rates Linked to Economy, Not Malpractice Payouts
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Chicago Area Hospitals Reveal Large Malpractice Payouts
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Medical Malpractice Litigation
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Late Diagnosis and Failed Medical Care Led to Injuries, Lawsuit
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Alleged Improper Medical Care Caused Patient’s Death
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Eye Care Specialists Blamed for Substandard Care
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Doctor, Hospital Caused Disabling Injury – Lawsuit Filed
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filing Time Limits May Increase
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Alleged Medical Mistakes Caused Permanent Eye Injuries
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Improper Treatment of Broken Leg Caused Further Injury, Lawsuit
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Levin & Perconti Represent Family of Boy Injured During Medical Care
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Improper Diagnosis and Treatment Led to Patient’s Death
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Doctors, Hospitals Blamed for Botched Spinal Surgery
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Negligent Hospital Staff Blamed for Improper Care
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Failure to Diagnose Appendicitis Caused Serious Injuries
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Medical Malpractice Alleged After Plastic Surgery Problems
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Colostomy Mistake Caused Injuries, Lawsuit
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Prescription Mistake Led to Woman’s Death
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Misdiagnosis Caused Further Injuries
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Dental Mistake Caused Nerve Damage and Lisp
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Podiatrists Blamed for Negligent Care, Lawsuit Filed
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Man Suffered Injuries, Dysphasia, Due to Medical Negligence
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Man Files Lawsuit Alleging Loss of Vision after Eye Surgery
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Improper Diagnosis and Treatment Led to Patient’s Death, Lawsuit
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Patient Claims Dentist Was Negligent, Filed Lawsuit
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Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment Caused Serious Injuries
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Post-Surgical Infection Caused by Medical Negligence
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Botched Dental Implants Led to Serious Injuries
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Negligent Care by Doctor Caused Permanent Eye Injuries
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Misdiagnosis Led to Further Injuries
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Couple Allege Negligence in Misdiagnosis of Headaches
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Toxic Medication Overdose at Hospital Led to Patient’s Death
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Improper Medical Care Caused Shoulder Infection
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Surgery Mistake Caused Serious Injury, Led to Lawsuit
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Woman Died After Medical Procedure Went Wrong
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Hospital Found Negligent In Woman’s Death
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Medical Negligence Led to Amputation of Man’s Leg, Lawsuit
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Surgical Mistakes Blamed for Woman’s Injuries
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Victim Receives $3.5 Million Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
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Improper Use of MRI Machine Led to Serious Injuries
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Surgical Mistake During Hysterectomy Caused Injuries
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Long Hospital Wait Contributed to Patient’s Permanent Injuries
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Woman Sues Medical Center for Burns Caused by Laser Surgery
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Man Suffers Vision Loss Due to Negligent Medical Treatment
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Negligent Post-Surgical Care Caused Woman’s Death
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Lasik Surgery Caused Eye Injuries, Prompted Lawsuit
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Woman Injured During Sleep Study Files Lawsuit
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Doctors Caused Patient’s Injury – Lawsuit Filed
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Failed Surgery of Medical Implants Blamed for Man’s Permanent Injuries
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Botched Hair Transplant Caused Disfigurement, Lawsuit
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Wrong Diagnosis Leads to Unnecessary Surgery and Lawsuit
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Improper Diagnosis and Care Led to Girl’s Death from Meningitis
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Patient Files Lawsuit for Negligent Knee Surgery
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Hospital and Doctor Named in Negligence Lawsuit for Prescription Error
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Lawsuit Alleges Dental Malpractice
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Dentist Blamed for Negligence after Causing Injury
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French “Dentist of Horror” Found Guilty, Sentenced to Jail
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Hospital Offers Money Back Guarantee
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Hospital Blamed for Causing Injuries to Disabled Adult
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Botched Cosmetic Procedure Prompts Lawsuit
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Lawsuit Filed Against Health Care Provider for Negligent Care
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Patient Injured During Surgery Files Lawsuit
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed for Eye Injury During Surgery
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Negligent Arthroscopic Surgery and Care Caused Serious Injury, Lawsuit
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Negligent Administration of Vaccines Led to Boy’s Death
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Failed Cataract Surgery Leaves Patient with Permanent Injury
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Medication Mistake Caused Injuries, Prompted Lawsuit
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Late Chiropractor Sued for Patient’s Back Injuries
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New Report on Hospital Safety Confirms Serious Problems
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Pharmacist Dispensed Wrong Medication Causing Allergic Reaction
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Botched Colonoscopy Caused Serious Injury, Lawsuit
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Failure to Diagnose Serious Condition Led to Cardiac Arrest
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Podiatrist Sued After Alleged Unnecessary Surgery
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Misdiagnosis of Eye Condition Leads to Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
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Heart Attack Death Blamed on Medical Negligence
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Woman Suffered Serious Back Injury Due to Medical Malpractice – Lawsuit Filed
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Dentist Faces Lawsuit for Root Canal Went Wrong
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Woman Sues Doctors for Botched Surgery
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Man Posing As Psychologist Continued to Treat Patients
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Botched Cataract Surgery Causes Injury and Lawsuit
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Hospital Sued for Permanent Brain Damage Injury to Patient
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Misdiagnosis Blamed for Improper Treatment of Broken Pelvis
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Misdiagnosis of Stroke Led To Permanent Injuries and Lawsuit
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Negligent Hip Replacement Surgery Prompts Lawsuit
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Surgical Mistake Caused Death and Triggered Lawsuit
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Botched Surgery Caused Serious Injury, Lawsuit
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Man Dies During Hair Restoration Surgery – Lawsuit Filed
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Pharmacist Sued For Causing Bad Drug Interaction
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Hospital Sued for Using Contaminated Needles
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Podiatry Mistake Leads to Malpractice Lawsuit
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Misdiagnosis Led to Permanent Eye Injury
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Hospital Blamed for Medical Malpractice in Woman’s Death
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Misdiagnosed Spinal Infection Prompts Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
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Levin & Perconti File Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Hospital
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Misdiagnosis Leads to Death – Lawsuit Filed
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed For Negligent Surgery
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Prostate Cancer Death Blamed on Medical Malpractice
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Negligent Care in Hospital Caused Death, Lawsuit
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Lawsuit Filed in Hospital Overdose Death
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Surgical Procedure Caused Serious Burn, Lawsuit Alleges
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Surgery Gone Wrong – Post Surgery Fall Leads to Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
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Levin & Perconti Obtain $1.1 Million Verdict in Medical Negligence Case
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Lawsuit Filed Against Lutheran General Hospital for Medical Malpractice
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Levin & Perconti Settle Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for $4.29 Million
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Misdiagnosis of Skin Cancer Leads to Lawsuit
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$8.25 Million Awarded to Family of Man Who Died After Knee Surgery
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Man Brings Lawsuit Against Health Center for Wrongful Death of Wife
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Hospital Infections are Widespread and Dangerous
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Woman Sues Hospital and Doctors After Misdiagnosis Leads to Amputation
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Woman Died From Heart Attack After Medical Negligence, Lawsuit States
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DuPage County Woman Sues for Surgical Malpractice
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Couple Sues Hospital for Malpractice after Surgery Goes Wrong
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Malpractice Suit Filed Against Local Medical Center
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Woman Sues after Husband Declared Dead Twice
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Woman Credits Nurse with Saving Her Life after Doctors Failed to Diagnose Blood Clot
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Texas Surgeon Charged with Assault in Medical Malpractice Suit
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Hip Replacement Surgery Malpractice
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Understanding Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Cases
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October is World MRSA Awareness Month
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Medication Errors Could Result in Malpractice Lawsuit
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Antibiotic Overuse Leads to Medical Problems
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Girl Dies after Misdiagnosis of Bacterial Infection
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Legionnaires’ Outbreak Kills 7 at Illinois Veterans Home
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Up to 12,000 Pediatric Patients Potentially Exposed to Pathogens
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New Canadian Technology Could Reduce Anesthesia Errors and Deaths
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Family of Woman Killed by Missed Diagnosis Faces a Tough Fight for a Recovery Because of Texas Tort Reform
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University Sued for Medical Malpractice Over Football Head Injuries
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Despite Increasing Heroin Problems, FDA Approves Use of Strong Opiates by Children
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Fred Meyer Pharmacy Error May have Significantly Hurt Woman’s Chances at Pregnancy
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Medical Malpractice is an International Issue
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Florida Court Decision Bad for Patient Privacy
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Doctor Sentenced for Administering Chemo to Healthy Patients
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Back to the Basics – Litigating a Surgical Mesh Injury
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Doctors and Hospitals Still Wary of Power Morcellator
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Type 2 Diabetes Medications Could Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
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New Benicar Lawsuits Filed for 2015; Litigation Moves Forward
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Is Robotic Assisted Surgery More Expensive and Dangerous?
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New York Assembly Passes Much Needed Medical Malpractice Rights Expansion
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Certain Antibiotics Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy
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Serious Mistakes Still Happen During Surgeries
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Man Records Doctors Misdeeds
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Benicar Linked to Gastrointestinal Problems
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Dentist Accused of Malpractice and Fraud
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Illinois Hearing Highlights Problems with Tort Reform
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Hospital Has High Secret Death Rate
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Soft Tissue Dermal Fillers a Risk
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More News on Dangerous Medical Device
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5 Common Types of Serious Birth Injuries
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Serious Dental Malpractice Allegations in Florida
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Improper Treatment of Intersex Children May be Medical Malpractice
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Missouri Moves Backwards on Medical Malpractice Caps
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Robots May Offer Solution to Pharmacy Error Problems
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Jury Award Demonstrates Damages Done to Medical Malpractice Victim
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Healthcare Errors Hidden from Service Members
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Prescription Error Nearly Kills Child
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Federal Proposal Would Limit Injured Patients’ Rights
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Nursing Home Malpractice Leads to Serious Injuries
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Court in Yet Another State Strikes Down Tort Reform Damage Caps
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Doctors and Hospitals are Allowed to Keep Mistakes Secret
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Dirty Scissors Used on VA Hospital Patient
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Apparently Not Quite Everything a Doctor Does Wrong in Texas is Subject to Strict Medical Malpractice Limits
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Two Dental Malpractice Cases Proceeding in Illinois
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Drug Maker Fighting FDA Efforts to Approve Generic Abilify
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Draconian Tort Reform Laws Severely Limit Number of Patients Who Can Receive Justice
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Illinois Doctor Pleads Guilty After Over-Prescribing Clozapine
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Endoscope Maker Tried to Water Down FDA Safety Guidelines
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Illinois and Missouri Consider Requiring Nursing Homes to Allow Cameras
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Dangerous Medical Malpractice Legislation Pending
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Hot Button Issues – Medical Malpractice and Vaccines
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Missouri Legislature Trying to Move Backwards on Patients’ Rights
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Scope Associated with Deadly Superbug Not FDA Approved
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Superbug Linked to Hospital Deaths
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Are Performance Metrics Contributing to Pharmacy Error?
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Celebrity Dentist Facing Malpractice Allegations
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More Pharmacy Errors Across the Country
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Imagery Taints “Tort Reform” Debate
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Charges for Medical Tests Do Not Reflect Reality
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FDA Shortens Experimental Drug Access Process
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South Dakotans Suffering the Effects of “Tort Reform”
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Newly Approved Obesity Treatment is Risky
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“Tort Reform” May be on the Horizon for Illinois
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FDA Warns Against Keepsake Ultrasounds
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A Risky Situation: FDA Drug Approvals at 18-Year High
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Wisconsin Lawmaker Trying to Undo the Damage of Tort Reform
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Colorado and West Virginia are in Danger of Suffering from “Tort Reform”
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FDA First: Panel Approves Generic Copy of Expensive Biologic Drug
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Dallas Doctor in Initial Ebola Case Acknowledges Diagnosis Error
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Understanding Possible Victoza Litigation
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Massachusetts Study Shows Medical Errors Shockingly Common
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Three Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Settlement Against Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
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Preventable Medical Errors Not Prevented Nearly Enough
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Medical Malpractice May No Longer Fly on Cruise Ships
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Recovering Cancer Patient Killed by Pharmacy Errors
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State Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Medical Malpractice Cap Case
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FDA Takes Action to Provide More Information Regarding Safety of Prescription Drugs for Pregnant Women
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California Delayed Action on Translating Drug Labels
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Hospital’s Shaving of Patient Alleged to Have Caused Severe Staph Infection
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FDA Panel Recommends Against Strictest Warning for Steroid Shots
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Almost One Billion Dollars in Medical Malpractice Payouts to Vets Paid by Federal Funds Instead of VA
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Deadly Pharmacy Errors Likely Caused by Corporate Greed?
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Tragic Case Demonstrates Horrible Consequences of Tort Reform
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Scare Tactics Convince California Voters to Vote Against Lifting Damages Cap
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Son Forced to Pay Legal Costs of Doctor Who Caused his Father’s Death
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Surgical Gowns Fail to Protect Against Ebola
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Study Finds High Rate of Pediatric Pharmaceutical Errors
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FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Type of Hemophilia
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Study Shows What We Already Know: So-Called “Tort Reform” Does Not Decrease Medical Expenses
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FDA Allows Drugmaker to Test Experimental Drug on Ebola Patients
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More Details Surrounding Joan Rivers’ Death
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Texas Medical Malpractice Laws Will Likely Let Hospital Get Away With Missed Ebola Diagnosis
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FDA Approves a New Hepatitis Treatment, but it Comes With a Startling Price Tag
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New Jersey Supreme Court Allows Hospitals to Hide Results of Medical Malpractice Investigations
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Cybersecurity and Your Medical Treatment
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Report Released on Top 10 Patient Safety Strategies
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CMS Reverses Decision to Stop Publicly Reporting Medical Errors
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FDA Panel Wants to Limit Testosterone Drugs
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Some Hospitals are Failing to Sterilize Surgical Instruments
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Joan Rivers’ Doctor No Longer Performing Procedures
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Lawsuit Alleges Doctor Didn’t Inform Patient of Cancer
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Blood Pressure Kiosks Not to be Trusted, FDA Warns
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Anesthesiology in a World Without a Civil Justice System—Part 4
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FDA Warns Patients About Uterine Fibroid Treatment Procedure
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Judge Blocks FDA’s Attempt to Make Generic Version of Sedative Precedex Available
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How Wrong Site Surgeries Show Consequences of No Civil Justice System – Part 3
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Levin & Perconti Wins $1.25 Million Settlement
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Illinois Officials Suspend Controversial Psychiatrist’s License to Practice
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How Many People Would Die Due to Hospital Acquired Infections if there Were No Civil Justice System – Part 2
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How Many People Would Die Due to Medical Errors if there Were No Civil Justice System – Part 1
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Plan to Overhaul VA Health Care Passes in the House and Moves on to the President
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FDA Announces it will Start Regulating Medical Laboratory Testing
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Lifesaving Hepatitis Treatment Sparks Debate
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“Weekend Effect” Makes Routine Surgeries More Dangerous for Kids
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Hospitals Hurting Medicare Patients by Redefining “Inpatient” Care
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What is Medical Malpractice? One Example is Leaving a Sponge Inside a Patient
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“Tort Reform” May Rob Quadruple Amputee of the Damage Award the Jury Determined to be Fair
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How the “Black Box” May Prevent Malpractice
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Oregon’s New Approach a Better Solution than Malpractice Caps
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Jury Awards $16.7 Million in Missed Diagnosis Case
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Healthcare Spending Expected to Rise in 2015
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Failure to Translate Drug Information is a Prescription for Deadly Errors
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No Recovery Against Hospitals for Family Woman Killed with Packing Left in Surgical Wound
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FDA Drug Event Data Now More Easily Available
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Another Congressional Hearing on the VA Scandal
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Prescription Drugs in a World Without a Civil Justice System—Part 5
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State Supreme Court to Address Damage Cap Retroactivity
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Inaccurate Alere Clotting Time Test Strips Recalled by FDA
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$650 Million Settlement Reached Over Risky Blood Thinner
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City of Chicago Sues Drug Companies for Pushing Prescription Painkillers
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Veteran’s Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Resigns Amid Malpractice Allegations
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Levin & Perconti Wins $2 Million Settlement for Woman’s Family in Wrongful Death Case
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Not All Surgical Injuries May Be Governed by Malpractice Law
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Datascope Corp/MAQUET Issues Worldwide Recall of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
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Reports of Secret Waiting Lists Spur Auditors to Visit Hines VA
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Surgical Error Results in Sterilization
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Treatment Tracker Allows for Informed Decisions
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Whistleblowers’ Claim that VA Hospital Delayed Patient Care Leads to House Subpoena
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Connecticut Proves Hospital Malpractice Costs Can Decrease Without Damage Caps
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FDA Proposes to Shorten the Approval Process for Medical Devices
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Investigative Journalists Demonstrate Severe Prescription Error Problems
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“I’m Sorry” Bills: Stripping Personal Responsibility from Medical Malpractice Apologies
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Surgical Error: Botched Appendectomy Results in Miscarriage and Death
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Proposed Birth Injury Fund Would Strip Medical Malpractice Victims of their Rights
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Annual Survey Results: Millions Misdiagnosed Each Year
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Florida Joins Illinois in Rejecting Medical Malpractice Damage Caps as Unconstitutional
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VA Settles Nearly 1,000 Wrongful Death Cases Involving Veterans
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Jurisdictions Differ on the Necessary Scope of Doctor Disclosure
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Check Your Tech: Has Your Mammogram Shown a False Positive?
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Misdiagnoses: The Dangers and What You Can Do About Them
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Choosing a Hospital – What You Need To Know
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“Safe Harbor” Reforms May Benefit Patients More Than Doctors?
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Healthcare Associated Infections: Alarming Statistics
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Don’t be Alarmed: Too Many Alarms in Hospitals can be Hazardous
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