Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 01, 2013
The death by suicide of a 17 year old male at Linden Oaks Psychiatric Hospital in Naperville in March 2012 led to a assessment by the hospital of practices at the far west suburban mental overall health facility and resulted in a $ 1.65 million settlement of a wrongful death claim. (Case # 70847, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois)

Linden Oaks and the youths loved ones settled the matter without having a lawsuit. Suit was filed soon after the settlement solely for purpose of complying with Illinois law that requires such a wrongful death settlement be Court approved. The final step in the method was the approval of the settlement by Judge Gregory OBrien in Cook County Probate Court.

In an uncommon move, representatives of Linden Oaks volunteered that as a direct outcome of the boys death, the hospital has produced modifications in their patient processing procedures. According to Jerry A. Latherow of Latherow Law Office in Chicago, the familys lawyer, representatives of Linden Oaks were extremely forthcoming following the boys death. Contrary to the norm, the Linden Oaks administrators instantly stepped up and conceded that errors had been created. Rather than an impersonal form letter of condolence, the hospital exhibited a correct expression of sorrow and regret for any negligence, Latherow explained.

It is unfortunate that when this type of tragedy happens, a hospitals or healthcare care experts quick reaction is to retreat into a defensive posture. In this case, Linden Oaks exhibited a refreshing willingness to take responsibility and stay away from litigation for them and the suffering loved ones.

He concluded that, as expected, the family is crushed, but their concentrate in pursuing the claim is to make sure that what happened to their son will by no means take place once again at this facility. The encouraging response by Linden Oaks shows that they actually care about their individuals and intend to find out from this tragedy by engendering reforms that will ultimately pave the way for better mental overall health outcomes for all their individuals.

A copy of the suit filed to comply with Illinois law is attached and obtainable upon request.

About Lawyer Jerry Latherow

Jerry A. Latherow is a veteran trial lawyer who has attained verdicts and settlements for his consumers in instances involving medical malpractice, vehicular and construction liability, and airplane crash circumstances. He lately served as the President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and has repeatedly been listed as 1 of the leading 100 attorneys in Illinois by Illinois Super Lawyers, and as a single of the top 100 trial lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association.