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.
Hospital Liability
When hospitals, clinics, and providers are legally responsible for birth injuries in Illinois.
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.
Birth Injuries, Hospital Liability
Midwife and Home Birth Injuries: Who Is Responsible in Illinois
Illinois midwife law changed in 2025 under P.A. 103-0898. Learn who may be liable when a home birth or birth-center delivery injures mother or baby.
Birth Injuries, Hospital Liability
Turned Away While in Labor: Your EMTALA Rights in Illinois
EMTALA requires hospitals to screen and stabilize women in active labor. Learn your federal rights and how it differs from an Illinois malpractice case.
Chicago Hospital Birth Injury Statistics & Your Rights
Learn about birth injury rates at Chicago hospitals, types of preventable injuries, and your legal rights under Illinois law. Understand the special statute of limitations for minors and how to pursue compensation for medical negligence.