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Illinois doctors ignored patient’s complaints of pain, suit claims

Jonathan Stone April 3, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that scientists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are becoming very concerned about the spread of…

Studies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors

Jonathan Stone April 2, 2013 No Comments

People in Chicago often shudder to think about the long hours doctors may be working. Hospital doctors tend to work very long shifts, and many patients and their families might…

Should you settle your medical malpractice case or go to trial?

Jonathan Stone April 1, 2013 No Comments

Several weeks ago on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that medical malpractice lawsuits may take several years to resolve. Even though doctors’ errors may leave patients with…

CDC says hospitals need to take action to prevent spread of CRE

Jonathan Stone April 1, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, patients are at risk of becoming seriously ill while receiving medical treatment and care in hospitals and nursing…

Woman suffers permanent injuries from misdiagnosis mistake

Jonathan Stone April 1, 2013 No Comments

When patients seek treatment for concerning symptoms, their doctors may have a responsibility to refer them to specialists when a diagnosis cannot be easily made without further examination. When patients…

Family says Illinois nursing home did not follow safety laws

Jonathan Stone March 29, 2013 No Comments

There are many things Illinois families worry about when choosing a nursing home or long-term care facility for their loved ones. Families are concerned about the safety of their loved…

Nursing home fined for patient’s Coumadin-related injuries, death

Jonathan Stone March 29, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago nursing home patients are prescribed Coumadin or warfarin, their nurses and other caretakers must be especially careful and attentive when administering the drug. Coumadin helps to prevent strokes…

Update: Illinois nursing home to compensate family for fatal overdose

Jonathan Stone March 25, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that a wrongful death claim against an Illinois nursing home was finally scheduled to go to trial.…

Chicago patient received organ from donor who died of rabies

Jonathan Stone March 25, 2013 No Comments

On March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a concerning warning about an organ transplant patient who had died after receiving an organ that had been donated…

Doctors, men need to pay attention to breast cancer warning signs

Jonathan Stone March 25, 2013 No Comments

Every year, about 232,000 women in Illinois and throughout the U.S. are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Many women understand that they may be at risk of developing breast cancer,…

Woman’s healthy pregnancy mistaken for cancer, lawsuit claims

Jonathan Stone March 24, 2013 No Comments

Medical malpractice committed by Chicago doctors, hospitals or nurses may result in minor or temporary injuries. Fortunately, victims may be able to recover compensation for their medical expenses, suffering and…

High dose of drug caused Illinois patient’s fatal heart attack

Jonathan Stone March 21, 2013 No Comments

Too much of a medication may be very harmful to patients in Chicago. Patients may either suffer life-threatening health problems or fatal injuries when their bodies are forced to process…

Nursing home neglect results in patient’s choking death

Jonathan Stone March 20, 2013 No Comments

In Chicago, some nursing home patients need assistance doing very basic activities like using the restroom and eating their food. These patients require extra care and attention, and when they…

Woman becomes paralyzed after doctors fail to diagnose symptoms

Jonathan Stone March 18, 2013 No Comments

In June 2007, a woman was rushed to an emergency room because she was beginning to lose strength and sensation in her legs. The woman was very concerned about what…

Why aren’t all hospitals investing in sponge-tracking systems?

Jonathan Stone March 18, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this month, USA TODAY published a horrifying article about surgical errors involving retained sponges. Although leaving a sponge inside of a patient’s body is considered to be a surgical…

Retained sponge causes patient to suffer permanent injuries

Jonathan Stone March 14, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, there are some types of surgical errors that are 100 percent preventable. Surgical errors that are 100 percent…

Illinois nursing home sued after patient freezes to death

Jonathan Stone March 13, 2013 No Comments

It has been over a year now since an Illinois nursing home resident wandered outside of her facility and froze to death. The woman’s family announced last month that they…

$2.4M award upheld in medical malpractice, missing ovary case

Jonathan Stone March 13, 2013 No Comments

In 2008, a 59-year-old woman had died after losing her battle with ovarian cancer. Although patients in Illinois and throughout the entire world die from cancer every year, the woman’s…

Medical clinic in Chicago shut down by federal drug agents

Jonathan Stone March 12, 2013 No Comments

Painkillers are helpful medications that allow Chicago patients to cope with serious injuries. Painkillers are also very dangerous when these medications are not used properly. Patients may become addicted to…

Was bully victim also a victim of hospital negligence?

Jonathan Stone March 11, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago residents are seriously injured in accidents or violent attacks, they will most likely need to receive immediate medical treatment in order to reduce the risk of suffering from…

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Illinois doctors ignored patient’s complaints of pain, suit claims

Studies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors

Should you settle your medical malpractice case or go to trial?

CDC says hospitals need to take action to prevent spread of CRE

Woman suffers permanent injuries from misdiagnosis mistake

Family says Illinois nursing home did not follow safety laws

Nursing home fined for patient’s Coumadin-related injuries, death

Update: Illinois nursing home to compensate family for fatal overdose

Chicago patient received organ from donor who died of rabies

Doctors, men need to pay attention to breast cancer warning signs

Woman’s healthy pregnancy mistaken for cancer, lawsuit claims

High dose of drug caused Illinois patient’s fatal heart attack

Nursing home neglect results in patient’s choking death

Woman becomes paralyzed after doctors fail to diagnose symptoms

Why aren’t all hospitals investing in sponge-tracking systems?

Retained sponge causes patient to suffer permanent injuries

Illinois nursing home sued after patient freezes to death

$2.4M award upheld in medical malpractice, missing ovary case

Medical clinic in Chicago shut down by federal drug agents

Was bully victim also a victim of hospital negligence?

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