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.
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.
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