Suing Cook County Health or an FQHC community clinic for a birth injury involves different rules than private hospitals. Learn which law applies and what deadlines you face.
Illinois families face two separate deadlines in birth injury cases. The child’s claim may last years, but parents’ Family Expense Act claim runs on a two-year adult clock.
Illinois law requires a physician’s written report before a birth injury lawsuit can proceed. Learn how the 2-622 affidavit of merit works and why preparation takes time.
Illinois families who lost a mother to childbirth complications may have claims under the Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180) and Survival Act (755 ILCS 5/27-6), including the 2023 punitive damages amendment.
A step-by-step guide to requesting complete labor and delivery records in Illinois, including what to ask for, HIPAA deadlines, and state fee limits under 735 ILCS 5/8-2001.
Learn what low Apgar scores and cord blood gas values mean for a birth injury claim in Illinois, and why experts rely on multiple data points to assess causation.
A practical checklist of questions to ask a birth injury attorney before hiring one — including questions about expert review, trial experience, cost funding, and fee agreements under Illinois law.
Epidural injuries during labor — including hypotension causing fetal distress, high spinal anesthesia, and nerve damage — may give rise to a medical malpractice claim under Illinois law.
Labor and delivery nurse negligence — including failure to escalate through the hospital chain of command — can cause preventable birth injuries. Learn your rights under Illinois law.
When the second twin is injured at birth, the inter-twin delivery interval, fetal monitoring, and delivery technique for twin B are the key issues.
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