HeplerBroom

Medical & Healthcare Malpractice

Dedication to the medical and healthcare community is part of our culture.

Our team is led by experienced malpractice defense trial lawyers who instill a deep sense of appreciation for practitioners in the healthcare community, borne out of the teamwork that comes with the intense preparation and trial of medical malpractice cases.

We have expertise in handling all matters of claims related to healthcare professionals and entities, as well as their individual licensure. Our long-standing regard in this community speaks to our success and our committed relationship with our clients. Our experience defending medical malpractice cases through trial drives a focused planning process and nuanced approach in workup of the lawsuit.

We understand that malpractice cases have a strong impact on healthcare providers personally, on healthcare systems publicly, and all of our clients financially. Our goal is to keep that impact positive.

HeplerBroom Attorneys Prevail in Another Madison County Wrongful Death Case
Oldenburg and Gyparakis Secure Defense Verdict In Cook County Dental Malpractice Case
Oldenburg and Boeckman Part of Litigation Team that Secures Confirmation from Illinois Supreme Court of Immunity for Healthcare Facilities and Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Nielsen and Caldwell Successfully Defend Cook County Hospital Against Negligence Claim
Banasek and Boeckman Secure Summary Judgment on Hospital COVID Negligence Suit
Oldenburg and Willenborg Secure Defense Verdict for Surgeon
Oldenburg and Boeckman Prevail in Defending Immunity in COVID-19 Cases
Oldenburg and Banasek Obtain Defense Verdict in Malpractice Case
Hay and Brandabur Secure Another Defense Verdict in Malpractice Trial
Hay and Brandabur Secure Defense Verdict in Malpractice Trial
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News

Banasek Talks with Risk Management Association About Agency and Ancillary Staff in Hospital and Long-Term Patient Care and Litigation
New Associate Joins HeplerBroom
HeplerBroom Adds Additional Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney
Five HeplerBroom Attorneys Named 2024 Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers/Rising Star
St. Louis Office Adds New Fall Associate
HeplerBroom Included in Best Law Firms® 2024 Edition
Oldenburg Receives National Industry Defender Award

Events

Banasek Talks with Risk Management Association About Agency and Ancillary Staff in Hospital and Long-Term Patient Care and Litigation
Oldenburg Discusses Litigation Hot Topics at Prestigious Defense Counsel’s Insurance Industry Institute
Boeckman and Caldwell Update Illinois Healthcare Risk Managers on HIPAA Changes and Their Impact on Hospitals and Clinics
Banasek Discusses Importance of Documentation at National Risk Management Conference
Wagener Talks with Nurse Attorneys About Defending Professional Licenses Against Substance Abuse Disorder Allegations
Banasek Helps Long-Term Care Leaders Understand Legal Effects of Utilizing Agency and Ancillary Staff
Boeckman To Address State Healthcare Risk Managers on Virtual/Telehealth Liability Issues
Oldenburg Speaks at Medical Professional Liability Association’s Claims Defense Forum
Banasek Addresses Risk Management at Dental Conference
HeplerBroom Attorneys Discuss HIPAA Compliance with County Health Department
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Sequestration Slip-Ups: Why Illinois’ Rule of Evidence 615 Matters in Medical Malpractice Trials
Illinois Appellate Court Rules on Sole Proximate Cause Jury Instruction
Illinois Appellate Court Examines a Duty to Others in an Operating Room
Expenses Covered by Medicaid Rendered Unrecoverable to Parents in Illinois
Plaintiff Says His Attorneys’ Press Release Violated HIPAA. Illinois Supreme Court Says It Didn’t
Beyond the Signature: How Context and Timing of Consent Forms Can Impact Apparent Agency Claims
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issue Final Rule Regarding Civil Money Penalties for Failing to Timely Report Personal Injury Settlements Involving Medicare Beneficiaries
CMS Issues Long-Awaited Final Rule Imposing Civil Money Penalties for Failing to Properly Report Pursuant to Medicare Secondary Payer Obligations
The Illinois Prejudgment Interest Statute: Is It Unconstitutional?
To Err is Human: Seventh Circuit Holds that Hospital is Immune from Liability Related to Misdiagnosis
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