Jury Returns Verdict in Favor of Hematologist

A Cook County jury found in favor or Bill Weiler’s client in a medical malpractice trial. The plaintiff in the case alleged that Mr. Weiler’s client, a hematologist, improperly adjusted the plaintiff’s anticoagulant medication, which caused a blood clot to form in her leg. As a result, the plaintiff alleged, her leg had to be amputated. The jury disagreed, and found that Mr. Weiler’s client acted appropriately and complied with the applicable standard of care.