Failure to diagnose an acute thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) represents one of the most catastrophic errors in emergency medicine. Despite being a rare condition—with an estimated annual incidence of 3–4 cases per 100,000 people—its mortality rises by approximately 1–2% per hour after symptom onset if untreated. This white paper examines…
Executive Summary Differential diagnosis is the backbone of safe and competent medical practice. It is not merely a clinical formality. It is a structured, legally significant process that requires physicians to consider, prioritize, and rule out potential causes of a patient’s symptoms. When a life threatening condition appears on a…
Birth asphyxia and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy represent two of the most serious medical conditions associated with preventable birth injury. In Cook County Illinois and throughout Chicago Illinois, these conditions continue to raise both medical and legal concerns when failures in obstetric care contribute to long term neurological damage. This white…
Introduction: Protecting Your Newborn’s Rights After a Birth Injury Bringing a child into the world is supposed to be one of life’s happiest moments, but when complications occur, especially if your newborn suffers an injury at birth, shock and uncertainty can follow. For many families, birth injuries lead to significant…
Understanding the Real Meaning of Trial Work Trial work is more than standing before a jury and delivering sharp arguments—it’s the art and discipline of guiding a case from uncertainty to clarity. At its heart, trial work is a blend of preparation, persuasion, and performance. It’s the work that tests…
For over 50 years the lawyers at Goldberg & Goldberg, LLC have represented the victims of Birth Injury and Birth Trauma caused by the hands of doctors and hospitals. Over that period of time, we have learned a thing or two about birth injuries, how they occur, what impact they…
A recent study published in Pediatric Reseach documents the relationship between abnormal PCO2 and unfavorable outcomes in infants suffering from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. The object of the study was to determine if hypocapnia could be correlated with adverse outcomes in infants with moderately severe to severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. The…
The Illinois Appellate Court, First District has decided that when a plaintiff dies during medical malpractice litigation, even after the statute of limitations has run, the estate can add a wrongful death claim. Previously, plaintiffs were faced with inconsistent statutes which made this scenario unclear. In Lawler v The University…
In 2003 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG), along with the American Academy of Pediatrics, published Neonatal Encephalopathy and Cerebral Palsy: Defining the Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology (“NEACP”). This monograph became more commonly known as “the Green Book” and it has been roundly criticized as an attempt by its authors…
Abbott Laboratories best selling drug, Humira, has been linked to a host of serious side effects, including severe neurological injuries. Abbott’s is on track to sell $15 billion worth of the drug per year by 2015. Abbott already expects to sell close to $10 billion worth of Humira in 2012.…