Lump Sum or Structured Settlement for Your Child’s Birth Injury Case
Illinois requires court approval for any minor’s birth injury settlement. Learn how structured settlements and lump sum payments compare under state law.
Is There a Cap on Birth Injury Damages in Illinois?
No cap on birth injury damages exists in Illinois. The Supreme Court struck it down in Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. Learn what you can recover.
Missed Prenatal Diagnosis: Wrongful Birth Claims in Illinois
Illinois recognizes wrongful birth claims when negligent prenatal testing deprives parents of informed decision-making. Learn what the courts have held.
Preterm Labor Mismanagement: Steroids, Magnesium, and Missed Steps
Premature birth negligence often stems from missed pre-delivery steps: corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate, or an overdue NICU transfer under Illinois law.
Can You Sue the Hospital If the Doctor Was Not an Employee?
Illinois apparent agency law means hospitals can be liable for independent contractor doctors. Learn how this applies to birth injury claims in Illinois.
Protecting Medicaid and Benefits After a Birth Injury Settlement
Learn how a special needs trust birth injury settlement protects Medicaid and SSI eligibility for disabled children in Illinois under federal and state law.
Hospital and Medicaid Liens on Illinois Birth Injury Settlements
Illinois law caps all provider liens at 40% of a birth injury settlement under 770 ILCS 23. Medicaid liens face an additional Ahlborn allocation limit. Learn how both rules work.
Why a Judge Must Approve Your Child’s Birth Injury Settlement
Illinois law requires court approval for any birth injury settlement involving a minor. Learn the probate petition, approval hearing, fund restrictions, and annual accounting requirements.
What to Expect in an Illinois Birth Injury Lawsuit from Start to Finish
An Illinois birth injury lawsuit involves mandatory physician review, structured discovery, expert depositions, and court approval for minor settlements. Learn the stages and realistic timelines.
Birth Injury at a County Hospital or Community Clinic: Different Rules
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.