Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Illinois
if WOMEN GETS PREGNANT AFTER HAVING A TUBAL CLAMP AT THE ADVICE OF HER DR CAN SHE SUE AFTER BECOMING PREGNANT, IT IS A REAL HARDSHIP ON THE FAMILY BOTH FINANCIALY AND MENTALLY
Asked on 4/20/12, 8:49 am
2 Answer from Attorneys
Burton Padove
Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove
In Illinois, the type of case that you are referring to is known as Wrongul Birth. If you give birth to a normal child, there are no damages recognized by law. If you give birth to a disabled child, damages are available for the difference in cost between raising a healthy "normal" child and the costs for raising a disabled child. Additionally, parents may recover for emotional distress.
Answered on 4/20/12, 11:25 am