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Medical Malpractice

Attorney Joseph A. Power Jr. Has Never Lost a Medical Malpractice Case at Trial

At Power Rogers, we are proud to have founding partner Joseph A. Power Jr. leading our firm. Joe has successfully advocated for the rights of our clients time and time again. Joe’s results on behalf of our clients speak for themselves. He has secured over 200 jury verdicts and settlements. Alone, he has obtained more than $1 billion in verdicts…

Larry Rogers, Sr., Larry Rogers, Jr. and Kathryn Conway Obtain $4.75 Million on Behalf of Chicago-Area Family

Recently, Power Rogers attorneys Larry Rogers, Sr., Larry Rogers, Jr. and Kathryn Conway reached a settlement agreement with Advocate in a medical malpractice case involving the death of a 46 year-old woman, wife, and mother of two. The Plaintiff maintained that when his wife arrived at Advocate’s Emergency Room complaining of pain associated with sickle cell crisis, the Advocate staff…

What You Need to Know About Compartment Syndrome

Compartment syndrome is a condition that occurs when a group of muscles or organs come together and form a “compartment.” Fascia, a strong web of tissue, builds up around the walls of the compartments and if an injury or internal bleeding is present, blood or fluid can begin to fill the compartment. This excessive pressure can affect blood flow to…

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, our team at Power Rogers wanted to give readers information regarding pancreatic cancer, its treatment options, and what happens if it is not properly diagnosed. What Is the Function of the Pancreas? The pancreas is an organ in your abdominal area that secretes enzymes and hormones. The enzymes are used by the body…

Aphasia – What It Is and How It Affects You

There are so many ailments and conditions out there, that some are rarely heard of by regular individuals. This is often the case with aphasia, a condition that affects roughly one million individuals in the United States. Aphasia is a disorder that may affect the victim’s ability to communicate, making it difficult to speak, read, listen, and write. It is…

Common Questions About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis can be complicated. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers at Power Rogers want to help our clients understand more. Here are some of the common questions people ask regarding DVT. What is deep vein thrombosis and how serious is it? Most commonly occurring in a muscle in the leg, deep vein thrombosis is essentially a blood clot. It…

4 Ways Misdiagnosis Occurs

If a patient goes into a hospital, medical clinic, or any physician’s office, it is reasonable for them to expect a high standard of care. This includes proper diagnosis of any issues that may be present in the patient. When misdiagnosis occurs, it can result in the inability to administer treatment in a timely manner and can often cause lifelong…

Failure to Detect and Treat Abnormal Bleeding

In a number of situations, bleeding is a perfectly normal occurrence. In fact, it is expected. There are other times, however, when bleeding occurs in locations on the body or because of certain factors that are not normal and they can be confused as the expected bleeding. For instance, if a pregnant woman begins to bleed abnormally, this may be…

What are the Causes of Birth Injuries?

For many soon-to-be-mothers, pregnancy can be both a joyous and scary time. There are so many questions that these women have and getting the answers they need can go a long way towards easing the stress involved. Unfortunately, accidents can happen during the pregnancy or during the labor process and if this causes injuries to the baby or the mother,…