Lawsuit Information Center

December 1, 2024

Dr. Fabio Ortega and Northshore Sexual Assault Lawsuits

Dr. Fabio Ortega was a prominent OB/GYN at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, treating thousands of women for decades. In 2021, Dr. Fabio pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse of two former patients. Dr. Ortega had been sexually assaulting and abusing female patients for years. Our sex abuse lawyers blame Dr. Ortega… and NorthShore Health System, as we explain below.

A growing number of Dr. Ortega’s former patients are now coming forward and filing sexual abuse lawsuits against the doctor and against NorthShore Health System (now called Endeavor Health).

If you are a victim of Dr. Ortega, we can help. Call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

November 26, 2024

Gestational Diabetes Malpractice Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

When a doctor negligently fails to diagnose or properly manage gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it can have a very damaging impact on the health of the baby and result and very serious birth injuries. Our birth injury lawyers handle medical malpractice cases involving the misdiagnosis of gestational diabetes.

During pregnancy, some women can develop a temporary form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can present complications and risks to the health of the baby. Failing to timely diagnose and manage this condition can result in serious injuries. This page will look at birth injury malpractice lawsuits involving gestational diabetes and the settlement value of these cases.

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November 24, 2024

Gerber Baby Food Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page is about Gerber baby food autism lawsuits and expected settlement amounts in these claims.

Current research and testing have shown that Gerber and other major brands of baby food contain dangerously high levels of toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury. These harmful metals cause health complications and neurologic damage in developing children. The development of conditions such as ADHD and autism may be linked to consuming these toxic baby foods.

The product liability lawyers at Miller & Zois seek cases from children (and their parents) who consumed contaminated Gerber baby foods and were later diagnosed with neurologic health conditions such as autism.

November 23, 2024

Dr. Robert Altman Sex Abuse

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our national sexual abuse lawyers are currently investigating claims of patient sexual abuse by Dr. Robert Altman, an OB/GYN in Modesto, California. Dr. Altman has recently been accused by the California Medical Board of sexual misconduct and abuse of female patients during examinations.

If you have been a victim of Dr. Robert Altman, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

About Dr. Robert Altman

November 21, 2024

South Carolina Settlement Amounts and Jury Payouts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This post looks at South Carolina personal injury settlements and jury award payouts. This post has old settlement and jury award statistics but sample settlement amounts and jury awards as recent as December 2023.

South Carolina Injury Verdicts and Settlements

If you have a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in South Carolina, you understandably want to understand the settlement amount or jury payout you can expect. Example settlements and verdicts serve as an important tool in this regard. It provides valuable insights into past cases and helps in estimating potential outcomes. However, it is essential to remember that while example outcomes can be of great use, it is only one tool among many. Its value is limited when used in isolation Each case has unique factors that can significantly influence the final settlement or verdict.

November 20, 2024

Z-Pac, Cardiovascular Risk and Medical Malpractice

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

When I get sick, I assume an antibiotic will solve my problems. I’m slightly allergic to amoxicillin. Zithromax, Z-Pak (Z-Pac, I’ve seen both), Zmax, or any similar antibiotic to treat bacterial infections is my drug of choice for ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, traveler’s diarrhea, or other intestinal infections.

There are risks with any drug. You have been told that time and time again. But if you are like me, you just want to feel better and you have a history with antibiotics of doing just that.

A new study underscores that maybe we should slow our roll in racing to get Zithromax. Because the study suggests that the potential side effects are more than just theoretical and can increase the risk of heart problems and death. This gets my attention. Because I’d rather be sick than dead.

November 19, 2024

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page looks at Pennsylvania nursing home lawsuits. We will examine the law governing these claims and the expected settlement amount in Pennsylvania nursing home suits so you can get a better idea of what

If your elderly parent or relative died or was seriously injured due to nursing home negligence or abuse, you can file a lawsuit against the nursing home facility and get financial compensation.

Pennsylvania nursing homes get sued for negligence, abuse, and medical malpractice on a regular basis. Plaintiffs in Pennsylvania nursing home lawsuits have a very high success rate, and most nursing home facilities prefer to settle cases before they go to trial.

November 19, 2024

Zantac Bladder Cancer Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Bladder cancer has recently become the focus of the ongoing Zantac lawsuit. In this post, we will look at bladder cancer in personal injury lawsuits.

We examine the nature of bladder cancer as a disease and as an injury in medical malpractice, product liability, and other types of tort cases. Our lawyers also discuss the settlement compensation amounts for bladder cancer in tort cases. We think bladder cancer is the strongest type of Zantac lawsuit, and our law firm is now limiting new cases in 2024 to either bladder or liver cancer.

Why Bladder Cancer Is in Focus

November 17, 2024

Minnesota Personal Injury Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

A Jury Verdict Research study found that the median award in Minnesota in personal injury cases is an even $30,000. Minnesota personal injury plaintiffs receive an award in 67 percent of cases that go to trial.

The median compensation in Minnesota is somewhat below the national median of $38,179. I suspect Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester verdicts inflate that average a bit. But because Minnesota has no-fault coverage (or PIP) that we discuss in detail below in motor vehicle wreck claims up to $40,000 ($20,000 for medical bills and $20,000 for economic loss) that is subject to the collateral source rule, Minnesota personal injury lawyers tend to have few small cases in Minnesota.

In other words, Minnesota law provides that awards are offset by collateral source payments (if the source of reimbursement does not have a subrogation right). So the gap between Minnesota’s median and the national median verdict is probably wider than the numbers reflect. Not surprisingly, U.S. Chamber of Commerce data found Minnesota juries to be the “15th best,” which means the 15th worst for personal injury victims.

November 16, 2024

When Can You Sue for Emotional Distress

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Emotional distress or emotional harm can often be just as painful as a physical injury. This post will provide a detailed, reliable answer to the very common question of when someone can file a lawsuit and get damages for emotional distress.

What is Emotional Distress?

Emotional distress is a legal term that is used to describe mental pain, suffering, or anguish that is caused by the negligent or intentional actions of someone else. Tort law in the U.S. generally recognizes emotional distress (often referred to as “pain & suffering”) as a type of injury for which monetary damages can be awarded. In most states, however, damages can only be awarded for emotional distress if the emotional distress is directly caused by physical harm.