Medical malpractice cases help protect public safety by holding healthcare providers accountable for not following the rules of medicine, which under the law is called the standard of care. Holding healthcare providers accountable motivates them to review their practices to ensure they are complying with the standard of care and to improve their healthcare quality in order to prevent future harm to others. Medical malpractice cases play a crucial role in protecting your physical, mental, and financial well-being and the community at large. Read on to learn more about how Chicago’s medical malpractice cases, healthcare quality, and public safety are intertwined.
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Punitive Damages Now Permitted in Certain Cases Under Illinois Wrongful Death Statute
The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill that amends the Illinois Wrongful Death Act to allow for the potential recovery of punitive damages in certain wrongful death cases. This is the first time in 130 years that punitive damages are available for wrongful death claims under Illinois law. Here is what you should know about […]
$13.25M Verdict for Medical Malpractice During Cardiac Ablation Causing Stroke
An Eau Claire County, Wisconsin jury has returned a $13,250,000 verdict against Mayo Clinic Health System – Northwest Wisconsin Regional, Inc. on behalf of a Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. client who suffered a massive stroke during a cardiac ablation procedure. The verdict is the largest medical malpractice verdict ever in Eau Claire County, and […]
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. Secures $4 Million Jury Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case After Woman Dies Due to the Failure to Properly Treat Post-Operative Complications
5/30/2023 – Following a two-week long trial, a Winnebago County jury has returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C.’s client in the amount of $4,000,000.00 for the wrongful death of a 51-year-old woman due to medical malpractice. The verdict is the second-largest medical malpractice wrongful death verdict ever in Winnebago County. […]
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Death of Trinity University Football Player
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. is representing the family of Avery Gilbert, a student and football player at Trinity International University who died after having an allergic reaction to the food he consumed at a dining hall at the university. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the food was mislabeled and cross-contacted, ultimately leading to […]
Trial Journal Article Highlights Rapoport Law Firm, P.C.’s Important Victory for Victims of Defective Medical Devices
The Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association has published an article authored by Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. partner Joshua L. Weisberg called ” Bausch v. Stryker Corp.: A Major Victory for Plaintiffs in Medical Device Cases.” In Bausch, the Seventh Circuit held that a woman injured by a defective medical device that was granted premarket […]
David Rapoport Discusses Attorney Advertising
The Importance of Finding the Right Attorney “Money For Lunch” is a radio program hosted by Bert Martinez. The show covers topics in business, health, current events and more. Mr. Martinez interviews leaders in various fields to help inspire innovations that will improve our world. Recently, attorney David E. Rapoport of Rapoport Weisberg & Sims […]
Aviation Accident Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
What legal rights do I have after an aviation accident? A. If a person is injured or killed in an aviation accident, a lawsuit may be brought to recover money damages from those responsible for causing the accident. Examples of parties that may be legally responsible for money damages in an airplane crash case include […]
Record Setting $4.3 Million Recovery For Worker Who Suffered Hand Injury In Industrial Accident
November 1, 2021 – Chicago, Illinois A record-setting recovery for a hand-injury was recently approved by a Cook County judge in a case where a factory worker’s hand was amputated and then reattached following an industrial accident. The amputation case was prosecuted by Rapoport Weisberg & Sims partners Matthew Sims, Joshua Weisberg, and Melanie VanOverloop. […]
Lawsuit Filed in Alaska Midair Collision that Killed 7
Anchorage, Alaska Rapoport Weisberg & Sims, P.C. has filed a federal lawsuit in Alaska District Court on behalf of the family of a young woman and against the operators of a Part 135 for-hire charter operation and a construction company operating a private aircraft for their respective roles in causing the two aircraft to collide […]
Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. Recognized Again As Super Lawyers For 2021
Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. is proud to announce that its lawyers have again been selected by Thomson Reuters for its 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers. Every single partner, David E. Rapoport, Joshua L. Weisberg, Matthew S. Sims, and Melanie VanOverloop were all recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers. Mr. Rapoport has been recognized as an Illinois […]
Melanie J. Vanoverloop Elevated To Partnership
Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. is proud to announce that attorney Melanie VanOverloop has been elevated to partnership. Since joining Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. in 2016, Melanie has worked to obtain in excess of $40 million on behalf of her clients. She is an active member of the legal community, serving as an Officer and a […]
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. Recognized Again As Super Lawyers For 2020
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. is proud to announce that its lawyers have again been selected by Thomson Reuters for its 2020 Edition of Super Lawyers. Partners David E. Rapoport, Joshua L. Weisberg, and Matthew S. Sims were all recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers. Mr. Rapoport has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer every […]
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. Partners With Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital To Bring Smart Home Devices To Disabled
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims P.C. is proud to announce that it partnered with Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital as part of a national Day of Action to delivery Smart Home kits to patients at the rehabilitation hospital. The goal was to assist disabled patients with their transition from an acute care setting into a home setting by […]
Professional Pilot and Aviation Attorney Charles “Chuck” Barnett, III Joins Rapoport Weisberg & Sims, P.C.
Charles “Chuck” Barnett, III, a professional pilot and seasoned aviation attorney, recently joined Rapoport Weisberg & Sims, P.C. as Of Counsel. Chuck is a former United States Air Force Captain, active commercial aviation pilot, and active aviation attorney. Chuck has been flying airplanes since he was 16 and has flown aircraft as small as single […]
Partner Matthew S. Sims Elected to the Executive Committee of American Association for Justice’s Aviation Section
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims, P.C. is proud to announce that partner Matthew S. Sims was elected to the Executive Committee of the American Association of Justice’s Aviation Section. The American Association for Justice is the national organization for lawyers representing victims and the families of victims who have been harmed through the fault of others. […]
Partner Matthew S. Sims Presents on National Stage on Cockpit Voice Recorders
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims, P.C. partner Matthew S. Sims presented to the Aviation Section of the American Association for Justice on the importance of cockpit voice recorders and their unique legal status in air disaster litigation. The presentation focused on the history of cockpit voice recorders and highlighted their importance in aviation litigation by discussing […]
Record-Setting Settlement Reached for School Teacher Trapped in Burning Vehicle
Rapoport Weisberg & Sims, P.C. is pleased to announce a record-setting settlement was reached for a young school teacher who was trapped in a burning vehicle after a school bus ran a stop sign and collided with her. The settlement was reached on the eve of a three-week jury trial which was set to commence […]
David E. Rapoport and Matthew S. Sims Published on the Importance of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) in Aviation Disaster Litigation
Partners David E. Rapoport and Matthew S. Sims were recently published on the importance of cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) in aviation disaster litigation in the Issues in Aviation Law and Policy Journal. The article tells the story of the recently litigated crash of US Airways Flight 1702, while proposing changes to the nearly 30 year […]
