Evanston Hospital Malpractice & Violations

Hospitals are tasked with providing necessary medical care for all patients. The highest-performing hospitals consistently maintain quality standards for patient care, effective communication, staffing, and safety. A person is at risk when a clinic or its staff fails to uphold these standards.

When hospitals violate healthcare standards, patients face higher medical malpractice risks and negligent care that can lead to serious harm. If medical malpractice or negligence harms a patient, they can hold the responsible party accountable for their damages.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you file a lawsuit against Evanston Hospital if you have suffered legal damages due to mistreatment or negligence.

About Evanston Hospital

A major healthcare provider in Chicago’s northern suburbs, this facility plays a vital role in regional medical care.

Overview

Evanston Hospital is part of the NorthShore University Health System and is located at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201. Evanston Hospital has 707 staffed beds and specializes in numerous areas, including cardiovascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, cancer care, and primary care.

The hospital has multiple departments that are part of the medical center. There is an emergency department, the Kellogg Cancer Center, the NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute, the Infant Special Care Unit, and the Women’s Hospital.

Ownership and Affiliations

Evanston Hospital is part of NorthShore University Health System. It is operated by Endeavor Health, a parent company that manages a network of nine hospitals (including Glenbrook Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital, and Elmhurst Hospital) and 38 immediate care locations.

Reputation and Performance

Evanston Hospital has a solid reputation in Illinois and nationwide. It is considered one of the best hospital systems in the state, ranked fifth by US News. This medical care center is also ranked nationally in four adult specialties and is considered high-performing for fourteen adult procedures and conditions [1].

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also praises this hospital. It has a five-star overall CMS rating and four stars for patient satisfaction based directly on patient feedback [2].

Notable Legal Actions Against Evanston Hospital

Multiple lawsuits have been brought against Evanston Hospital due to medical negligence or malpractice. Here are a few cases that led to settlements from the hospital or its parent company, Endeavor Health.

Failure to Diagnose and Treat a Stroke

A man was admitted to the emergency department at the hospital with apparent symptoms of a stroke. The nurses failed to evaluate and identify the stroke symptoms, resulting in the patient being untreated for 12 hours. When treatment began, it was too late to prevent expressive and receptive aphasia.

Additionally, the staff did not respond to the patient’s wife’s requests for reevaluation of her husband. Stroke misdiagnosis attorneys helped the case settle for $19.5 million [3].

Medical Negligence Leaves Catheter Fragment Inside Cancer Patient

A woman who was being treated for breast cancer at this Evanston, IL hospital had a catheter put into her body. However, the doctor failed to remove the entire catheter after the treatment, and the remaining fragment was found embedded in the patient’s heart at a later date.

After multiple lawsuits and various defendants, the patient was eventually awarded $3.5 million for past suffering, future suffering, and potential injury complications [4].

Birth Injuries Caused By a Doctor’s Negligence

In 2015, a medical negligence case was settled for $35 million involving NorthShore University Health System for birth injuries at the hospital. A woman was ineffectively monitored in the build-up to a C-section to deliver twin babies.

The boy came out healthy, but a secondary incision was needed to deliver the girl, and this delivery took far longer than expected. The girl suffered birth injuries and has cerebral palsy. CP lawyers helped the family recover a settlement to cover multiple damages, including future medical care [5].

Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Evanston Hospital

Hospitals in Illinois are regularly inspected. Additionally, if significant complaints about a specific care center exist, federal or state entities may conduct an unscheduled inspection. Here are some recent deficiencies discovered at Evanston Hospital.

• Patient satisfaction with staff explanations of medications falls short of the statewide and national average.
• Patients receive help when they want it at a lower rate than the national and state average.
• The mortality rate for patients with pneumonia is higher than the state average [6].
• 47% of patients suffering sepsis or septic shock received sufficient care compared to 61% nationally.
• 21% of patients displaying stroke symptoms received prompt brain scans compared to 69% nationally.
• Lower percentages of patients admitted with substance abuse issues receive the care, counseling, or prevention needed compared to national averages [2].

Understanding Medical Negligence and Your Rights

Medical negligence occurs when medical professionals fail to uphold the expected standard of care toward patients. This failure results in the patient suffering harm, whether that means a worsening condition, an injury, illness, misdiagnosis, a complication, or loss of quality of life.

Common types of hospital negligence include surgical errors, medication mistakes, misdiagnoses, improper care, insufficient monitoring, and unclean hospital premises. These conditions could harm a patient and result in a medical negligence lawsuit.

People who have suffered due to hospital negligence can rely on legal guidance from medical malpractice lawyers to pursue compensation for legal damages. The right attorney can significantly increase your chances of earning fair compensation for medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, physical pain and suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life.

Secure Expert Legal Representation

The Evanston personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers have handled many medical malpractice cases involving hospitals. The sooner you act to hold the medical center accountable, the easier it is to gather compelling evidence to support your claim.

Plus, you will avoid running into the statute of limitations in Illinois. Our firm operates on a contingency fee and we only get paid if we win your case through a settlement or verdict.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is a Chicago-based firm that proudly serves clients across Illinois and select cases nationwide. Our Chicago medical malpractice attorney team is here to help you navigate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.

We also offer a free consultation so you can ask questions about your Evanston Hospital case. Once you have the information you need, you can decide on the right legal path. Call our office today at 888-424-5757 or complete the online form to request your free consultation.

Resources: [1] US News – Best Hospitals in Illinois, [2] CMS – Evanston Hospital, [3] Corboy & Demetrio – Medical Malpractice Case, [4] Justia – Dillon V Evanston Hospital, [5] Chicago Tribune – NorthShore Pays $35 Million, [6] Healthcare Report Card – Evanston Hospital

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