A suit alleging mismanagement in the care of a premature baby boy at a Chicago-area hospital has been settled, resulting in an $8.25 million payout to the parents of the infant.

The baby had been born prematurely at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge in 2010 to Fritzie and Cameron Burkett. For the next six weeks, both parents were by the side of their son while he remained in the hospital. However, on October 15, 2010, the baby passed away after a heart surgery without clear complications.

During the investigation, it was determined information had been entered incorrectly while processing an electronic IV order for the infant. This lead to massive sodium chloride overdose in the IV solution. Furthermore, the outmost label on the IV bag did not reflect its actual contents.

Because of the problems that occurred with the care of this baby, the Provena system has changed its policies to prevent problems such as this.

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A man has filed a medical malpractice suit against a surgeon and Trinity Regional Health System after losing his sight in surgery.

The man went to the hospital in May 2010 to have lumbar surgery and remove bone fragments from his body. When he awoke from the surgery, he was unresponsive, had low blood pressure and could not move his lower extremities.

The man is obese and had type 2 diabetes. The man also was unable to see and he never regained his sight.

The court date is set for this summer and he is seeking $50,000 in damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured after a medical error, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Kankakee hospital negligence lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 815-929-9292 today.