Earlier this month, the Obama administration approved funds to be distributed to universities, medical centers, and state health departments in an attempt to reduce the costs and number of medical malpractice suits across the country.  25 million dollars worth of grants will hopefully reduce injury and improve doctor/patient communication, and as a result lower liability insurance premiums and minimize medical malpractice lawsuits.

President Obama promised Republicans in Congress last September that he would address the issue of medical malpractice in the United States.  He stated, "I don't believe malpractice reform is a silver bullet, but I've talked to enough doctors to know that defensive medicine may be contributing unnecessary costs".

If your or someone you love has been a victim of medical malpractice, contact the Chicago medical malpractice attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to learn more about your rights.

On December 26, 2002, 9 year old Jaquieze Hogans went to the West Suburban Medical Center Emergency Room for chest pains, vomiting, cough and loss of appetite. There the doctor failed to properly diagnose the problem, calling it pneumonia, and discharged the boy two days later after using the wrong treatment.

On February 3, 2003, the boy returned to the emergency room, suffering from worsening symptoms, and was transferred to Rush Medical Center. The next day he was properly diagnosed with blastomycosis, a fungal infection. He was properly treated at Rush Medical Center - but it was too late. On February 9, 2003, he died due to the spread of the infection.

Friedman & Bonebrake took the case on behalf of the boy's mother, bringing about a verdict in her favor. The jury awarded her $4,016,929.09 for wrongful death, pain and suffering, medical bills and funeral expenses.

If you or someone you know has had to experience the pain of medical malpractice, contact the Chicago personal injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, PC at 312-466-8200.