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Illinois patient’s earning capacity affected by medication error

Jonathan Stone May 17, 2013 No Comments

Joliet patients who suffer from cardiovascular problems may know how important it is to keep their medical conditions under control by taking their medications, exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.…

Patient disfigured after Illinois surgeon damages spinal cord

Jonathan Stone May 17, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned in other posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, there are risks that are associated with any type of surgery. However, surgeons, nurses and hospitals…

Lawsuit: Irreversible surgery leaves child with wrong genitalia

Jonathan Stone May 16, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago doctors and hospitals are negligent, they risk making mistakes that may never be fixed or repaired. In addition to suffering physical scars and injuries, victims of medical malpractice…

Anesthesiologist accused of stabbing, injuring Illinois patient

Jonathan Stone May 14, 2013 No Comments

Last month, it was reported that an anesthesiologist is being sued in Illinois for harming one of her patients. The medical malpractice lawsuit accuses the doctor of administering an epidural…

Woman claims doctors failed to diagnose husband’s liver cancer

Jonathan Stone May 14, 2013 No Comments

Some folks in Joliet might assume that they will never be affected by medical malpractice as long as they seek treatment from the most experienced and qualified medical professionals and…

Nursing home patient died from injuries suffered during fire drill

Jonathan Stone May 13, 2013 No Comments

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one in Chicago is often a lengthy and challenging process for families. Families want to make sure their loved ones will receive the…

Surgeon accused of botching 11 robotic surgery procedures

Jonathan Stone May 12, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned in one of our blog posts that one surgeon seems to think the only reason patients may be…

‘Never events’ still injuring U.S. medical patients

Jonathan Stone May 11, 2013 No Comments

Last month, we had mentioned in a post on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog that researchers estimate that as many as 4,000 “never events” are made every year while…

Malpractice claims make up small percent of medical costs in U.S.

Jonathan Stone May 10, 2013 No Comments

As health care costs continue to rise in the U.S., some argue that high medical malpractice payouts are partially to blame. In an effort to lower our nation’s health care…

Man suffered paralysis injuries while being admitted to hospital

Jonathan Stone May 9, 2013 No Comments

On June 20, 2009, a man who had suffered from a psychiatric condition was taken to a hospital because he had become very disoriented from not taking his medication. While…

Doctor says inexperience cause of fatal robotic surgery mishaps

Jonathan Stone May 8, 2013 No Comments

Last month on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had questioned whether doctors receive sufficient training before performing robotic surgeries on patients. The da Vinci robotic surgery system, which…

Inadequate staffing puts high-risk infants in more danger

Jonathan Stone May 8, 2013 No Comments

A study that was recently published in an issue of JAMA-Pediatrics should prompt hospitals in Chicago and throughout the U.S. to make sure they have enough nurses on staff at…

Illinois doctor’s license suspended over patient’s wrongful death

Jonathan Stone May 8, 2013 No Comments

According to reports, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has finally decided to suspend the license of a doctor who was responsible for making fatal mistakes when treating…

Patient says Illinois doctor used illegal meds to treat cancer

Jonathan Stone May 8, 2013 No Comments

An Illinois woman recently filed a complaint against her former doctor citing medical malpractice. The woman’s complaint states that her doctor made several errors when treating her. According to the…

Investigators agree that nursing home patient was neglected

Jonathan Stone May 6, 2013 No Comments

Nursing home neglect is very dangerous and may cause Chicago patients to suffer serious, disabling, or fatal injuries. This is because nursing home patients often suffer from poor health conditions,…

Young woman left brain damaged after endoscopy procedure

Jonathan Stone May 3, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this year, a young woman had an endoscopy performed so that doctors could try to figure out what was causing the woman to experience odd stomach pain. The procedure…

Illinois doctors sued for failing to address fetal distress signs

Jonathan Stone May 3, 2013 No Comments

The birth of a child in Chicago should be remembered as one of the most joyous moments of one’s life. Although many women in Illinois have had great experiences when…

Wrongful death suit: Doctor negligent when prescribing pain meds

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

When Joliet doctors prescribe powerful medications to patients, such as painkillers, doctors must make sure they are prescribing these types of drugs in a safe manner. Doctors should acknowledge that…

Hospital blamed for man’s fatal stroke, fall complications

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

In Chicago, doctors may certainly face medical malpractice lawsuits if they fail to properly diagnose patients who have suffered strokes. When strokes are not diagnosed or treated as quickly as…

Conflict among Chicago doctors, nurses may lead to medical errors

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

What causes medical professionals in Chicago and throughout the country to make medical errors that harm or kill thousands of patients every year? As our medical malpractice law blog has…

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Illinois patient’s earning capacity affected by medication error

Patient disfigured after Illinois surgeon damages spinal cord

Lawsuit: Irreversible surgery leaves child with wrong genitalia

Anesthesiologist accused of stabbing, injuring Illinois patient

Woman claims doctors failed to diagnose husband’s liver cancer

Nursing home patient died from injuries suffered during fire drill

Surgeon accused of botching 11 robotic surgery procedures

‘Never events’ still injuring U.S. medical patients

Malpractice claims make up small percent of medical costs in U.S.

Man suffered paralysis injuries while being admitted to hospital

Doctor says inexperience cause of fatal robotic surgery mishaps

Inadequate staffing puts high-risk infants in more danger

Illinois doctor’s license suspended over patient’s wrongful death

Patient says Illinois doctor used illegal meds to treat cancer

Investigators agree that nursing home patient was neglected

Young woman left brain damaged after endoscopy procedure

Illinois doctors sued for failing to address fetal distress signs

Wrongful death suit: Doctor negligent when prescribing pain meds

Hospital blamed for man’s fatal stroke, fall complications

Conflict among Chicago doctors, nurses may lead to medical errors

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