A medical malpractice lawsuit that was filed after a man suffered from a brain injury after being in the care of the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center has just been settled and an amount of $16.2 million has been approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

According to the lawsuit, the 47-year-old man, a former police officer, suffered a brain injury after the nursing staff failed to monitor the man’s intracranial pressure during an EVD challenge.

The result of the negligence lead the man’s ICP levels dangeorusly elevated causing the man to suffer from quadriplegia. In addition to the $16.2 million, another $1.5 million will be paid by the nursing agency.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you may be able to be compensated for your pain and suffering. Contact the Kankakee medical malpractice lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 815-929-9292 today.

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that caps limiting the amount that can be awarded in medical malpractice suits are against the state’s constitution.

The limits were passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2005, but the court has ruled that the legislation infringed on the power of the state’s judicial branch. Doctors’ advocacy groups are quick to criticize the ruling, stating that malpractice damages caps have made healthcare more widely available and less expensive. However, studies have indicated that medical malpractice lawsuits do not significantly increase the cost of medical care, contradicting this assertion.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the Kankakee personal injury attorneys of Sprios & Wall today by calling 815-929-9292.