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Prioritizing Heart Health: Essential Steps for a Stronger Future

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Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States, but the good news is that many of its risk factors are preventable or manageable with the right lifestyle choices and medical care. Taking proactive steps toward heart health can significantly reduce your risk and improve your overall quality of life. Steps to […]
Patient Safety

Cerebral Palsy: Signs and Symptoms

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Understanding the Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that is present at birth, although its signs may not become evident until a child grows older. Often, parents and caregivers begin to notice potential symptoms when a child fails to reach developmental milestones typically achieved by their peers. These signs commonly […]
Birth Injuries + Pregnancy-Related Injuries

Are you Choosing a good Medical Malpractice Attorney?

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Medical malpractice is one of the most intricate areas of law. The processes and details involved are extensive and expensive. It is important that a law firm has the right experience, the right expertise, and the resources to support their clients and their case throughout the process. Choosing a good medical malpractice attorney can be […]
Civil Justice + Medical Malpractice

What Influences the Value of a Medical Malpractice Case?

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When a patient is harmed due to a medical professional’s negligence, pursuing a medical malpractice claim may be necessary to seek justice. But one of the most common questions victims ask is, “How much is my case worth?” At CHH, a medical malpractice law firm in Chicago, we understand the financial, emotional, and physical toll […]
Medical Malpractice

Recognizing Common Doctor Errors

Understanding Common Forms of Medical Malpractice In medical treatment, complications and adverse outcomes are always possible. However, when healthcare professionals fail to abide by the applicable standard of care, resulting in injury, illness, or death, it may constitute medical malpractice. Such incidents can occur at nearly any stage of treatment, from initial consultations to complex […]
Medical Malpractice

Why the Chicagoland Area May Be Particularly Prone to Medical Negligence and Surgical Errors

The Chicagoland area is home to some of the nation’s most prestigious hospitals and medical facilities, but even in a city renowned for its healthcare services, medical negligence and surgical errors are common. At CHH, a law firm specializing in medical malpractice in Chicago, we’ve seen how the unique characteristics of this urban healthcare landscape […]
Doctor Errors + Hospital Negligence + Medical Error + Surgical Errors

AI, Informed Consent & Medical Malpractice

The legal requirement that a patient give “informed consent” prior to receiving medical care is designed to ensure patients understand the terms of the treatment they’ll be receiving – making it critical in medical malpractice cases and vital to patients’ rights. But many surgical consent forms are filled with complex legal and medical jargon, making […]
Medical Malpractice Reform + Medical Research

INFOGRAPHIC: Surgical Errors & Their Causes

Surgical Errors

  Every year, thousands of surgical errors occur in the United States, many of which are the result of negligence by a surgeon. “Surgical negligence” is not the same thing as a “bad outcome” following surgery, but the two categories do overlap.  Specifically, there are certain bad outcomes, sometimes called “known complications” of surgery, which […]
Surgical Errors

The July Effect: The Most Dangerous Month in Medicine

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A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found evidence that July is indeed the most dangerous month to be treated at teaching hospitals, verifying the long-presumed existence of the “July Effect.” The Study Methodology & Findings Researchers analyzed data from 39 previous studies. Based on the best-quality studies, they found that patient deaths […]
Hospital Negligence + Medical Error + Medical Malpractice + Patient Safety

Coping with Medical Malpractice

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Every case of medical malpractice is unique, but almost all of them have at least one thing in common: they inflict tremendous emotional trauma on the victim. Often times, when the medical and financial consequences of medical malpractice are significant, the emotional consequences are overlooked. But it’s important for all those involved to deal with […]
Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice & Inpatient Safety

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Despite advancements in awareness, advocation, and litigation, medical malpractice remains a persistent threat to patients – especially those requiring extended hospital stays. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) sheds new light on the prevalence and severity of these adverse events occurring during hospitalization.  Background Conducted across 11 hospitals in […]
Hospital Negligence + Patient Safety

Helping Stroke Victims

Brain Bleed Injuries

Stroke Detection and Prevention A stroke will drastically change the life of the victim.  Stroke victims often find themselves dealing with some very serious long-term conditions, such as:  Paralysis  Impaired speech  Loss of the use of extremities  Cognitive impairment  Depression  Increased risk for successive strokes Causes of a Stroke A stroke is caused by a […]
Brain Injuries

Patient Rights & Recourse in Medical Malpractice

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As a patient, you have rights. They are designed to protect you from undesired and undeserved medical outcomes. If a healthcare provider violates these rights, you may be entitled to legal recourse. As a proactive patient or victim of medical malpractice, understanding these rights is integral to receiving fair compensation. Patient Rights to Proper Healthcare […]
Patient Safety + Standard of Care

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