Category Archives: Tort Reform
Wall Street Journal – “What the Doctor Missed”
Interesting new article in the Wall Street Journal today about steps doctors and hospitals are taking to try to reduce the number of serious mistakes. There are some interesting statistics in the articles, including one from a Johns Hopkins study … Continue reading
Filed under Medical Information, Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform
6 Points on the Illinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force Report
It’s true here in the Quad Cities and across the nation – nursing homes are often understaffed, overfilled, and the workers often abuse and/or neglect their residents. One of my goals as a lawyer is to do my part to … Continue reading
Filed under Medical Information, Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform
LeBron Wins! Medical Malpractice Caps Struck Down by Illinois Supreme Court
This is the third time Illinois’ highest court has ruled that artificial caps on medical malpractice damages are unconstitutional. It makes sense, right? Who would you rather have decide your case – some politicians in Washington or Springfield who don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Illinois Case Law, Legal News, Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform
