Morphine

$20.5 Million Awarded to Family After Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old from Morphine Toxicity at Cancer Center

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CHICAGO — A jury has awarded $20.5 million to the family of an 11-year-old girl who died from morphine toxicity following treatment at a suburban cancer center in 2020. Ava Wilson, who was in remission from leukemia, visited Advocate Children’s Hospital in October 2020. During her appointment, she was assessed by a nurse practitioner who observed that she was in pain and had trouble walking. Ava’s blood pressure was consistently low throughout her time at the clinic. Despite these alarming signs, the nurse practitioner prescribed her a significant increase in morphine dosage to 15 mg … Read more

$20.5 Million Verdict for Family Following Tragic Morphine Overdose of 11-Year-Old

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CHICAGO — A Cook County jury has awarded a $20.5 million judgment to the family of an 11-year-old girl who tragically died due to lethal levels of morphine in her system. This verdict has raised significant concerns about the adequacy of procedures and safeguards in the medical field concerning medication dosages. The girl, who suffered from medical complications requiring pain management, received a morphine prescription from a health care provider. However, evidence presented during the trial indicated that the dosage prescribed was excessively high and not consistent with established medical guidelines. The case has drawn … Read more

Tragic Oversight: Jury Awards $20.5 Million After 11-Year-Old’s Fatal Morphine Overdose

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A Cook County jury has awarded $20.5 million to the family of an 11-year-old girl who died from high levels of morphine. This verdict comes after the family claimed that medical professionals failed to provide the necessary care that could have prevented her death. Ava Wilson was undergoing treatment for leukemia when she visited Advocate Children’s Hospital for a follow-up in October 2020. During this visit, she experienced significant pain and difficulty walking. Tests conducted at the hospital indicated several alarming health issues, including low platelet counts and high liver enzymes. Despite these concerns, Ava … Read more