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.
Legal Process
How Illinois birth injury lawsuits work: deadlines, evidence, expert reports, and working with a lawyer.
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 Injuries, Legal Process
Your Child’s Claim and Your Medical Bills: Two Cases, Two Deadlines
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.
Birth Injuries, Legal Process
The Expert Report You Need Before Filing a Birth Injury Lawsuit
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.
Birth Injuries, Legal Process
How to Get Your Labor and Delivery Records in Illinois
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.
Birth Injuries, Legal Process
What Apgar Scores and Cord Blood Gas Results Mean for Your Case
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.
Birth Injuries, Legal Process
Questions to Ask a Birth Injury Lawyer Before You Hire One
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.
Expert Witnesses in Birth Injury Cases: What Medical Experts Must Prove
Birth injury lawsuits depend on expert witnesses. Learn what medical experts must prove about the standard of care in Illinois malpractice cases.
Illinois Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Birth Injuries
Illinois gives minors extra time to file birth injury claims, but deadlines still apply. Learn the statute of limitations rules before time runs out.
Chicago Birth Injury FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Get answers to common birth injury questions including medical malpractice, statute of limitations, compensation, and the legal process. Comprehensive FAQ from experienced Chicago birth injury attorneys.