Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
$600,000 settlement accepted after Illinois podiatrist performed unnecessary surgeries.
The negligent performing of these surgeries led to further injury, including complex regional pain syndrome. WVFK&N is proud to share that we have successfully secured a $600,000 settlement for an Illinois plaintiff, after a podiatrist negligently performed various unnecessary surgeries. The surgeries were a violation of the establish standard of care, and caused further… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Congenital Birth Defect?
As a parent, when you welcome a new baby into the world, you hope for a healthy start. However, some parents face medical challenges that can have dramatic impacts on their newborn’s health. These challenges are often categorized as either congenital birth defects or birth injuries. While both can be serious, they differ significantly in… Read More »
How to protect your family after a birth injury due to malpractice
Welcoming a child into the world ought to be a joyous time. The anticipation of meeting milestones and envisioning the little one’s future fills your head. What happens when the time that is supposed to be filled with excitement turns into a parent’s worst fear? Chris Norman, Partner at WVFK&N, helps explain the legal… Read More »
The top 10 most common myths about birth injuries
Birth injuries are a sensitive and often misunderstood topic. Any myths and misinformation can make an already bad situation worse, as they can cause confusion, delay necessary treatment, and prevent the affected families from getting justice. Some of these myths and misinformation might affect parents when they are feeling discouraged or sad, preventing them… Read More »
The Statute of Limitations in Birth Injury Cases
This Article was created in partnership with Fox45 News Birth injuries range from bone fractures to cerebral palsy to birth asphyxia to many other varieties. Each one can have profound and lasting impacts on children and their families. These injuries may result from medical malpractice, complications during labor and delivery, or underlying medical conditions. Prompt medical… Read More »
The Different Types of Birth Injuries and Their Impact on Families
As an expecting parent, you hope for a healthy birth, but malpractice, mistakes, and complications can lead to birth injuries. These injuries can range from minor to severe and can have a profound impact on the child’s life. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of birth injuries and how they can impact… Read More »
Advocate Trinity Hospital Ordered to Pay $23 Million Dollars After Failure to Timely Deliver Leads to Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy
On May 1, 2024, a jury in Cook County, Illinois, awarded $23,070,000 to Na’ Jai Johnson, a seven-year-old girl who suffers from brain damage and cerebral palsy. A jury of 12 unanimously found that a nurse and two obstetricians at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago were negligent by failing to deliver Na’Jai by a… Read More »
WVFK&N Lawyer Secures $2.75 Million for a Client Through a Settlement in Chicago
WVFK&N partner Chris Norman recently settled a case in mediation, with the plaintiff receiving $2.75 million for damages following the death of a newborn child following a failure to deliver timely. Even though fetal monitoring showed the child was clearly in distress, delivery of the baby was delayed for over an hour after the… Read More »
Can Daylight Savings Time Cause Medical Errors?
A recent study by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) has shown that the transition to Daylight Savings Time in the spring is linked to a higher severity of injuries in medical malpractice cases. As you may know, Daylight Savings Time (DST) is the practice of shifting our clocks forward an hour in… Read More »
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman Secures Record $229M Jury Award for Birth Injury Client
Attorneys Keith Forman, and Mary Koch, of Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC recently made history with a record-setting jury award for their birth injury client. A Baltimore jury awarded our client $229.6 million for the harm caused by a permanent brain injury suffered by her infant daughter at birth. Under Maryland law,… Read More »
