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Man says he lost his leg due to poor care at Joliet nursing home

Jonathan Stone March 11, 2013 No Comments

Last month, a lawsuit was filed against a nursing home in Joliet for failing to provide proper care and medical treatment to a patient at the facility. As a result…

Woman injured after doctor forced abortion, lawsuit claims

Jonathan Stone March 11, 2013 No Comments

Medical malpractice should never be tolerated in Chicago and throughout the U.S., but there are some incidents of malpractice that are especially shocking and extremely difficult for victims, families and…

Dozens of injuries reported due to inadequate staffing at nursing home

Jonathan Stone March 7, 2013 No Comments

Nursing homes are supposed to be safe places for elderly Chicago residents and other vulnerable patients. In order to provide patients with a safe facility, though, nursing homes must make…

Dog bite victim says Illinois hospital caused disfigurement

Jonathan Stone March 6, 2013 No Comments

Chicago residents who are injured by dog bites and dog attacks may be traumatized for the rest of their lives. Whether a victim is a child or an adult, dog…

Wrongful death lawsuit blames Illinois nursing home for overdose

Jonathan Stone March 5, 2013 No Comments

A wrongful death claim against an Illinois nursing home may finally be resolved this month. According to reports, the case was scheduled to go to trial this week. The wrongful…

FDA wants input from surgeons regarding robotic surgery devices

Jonathan Stone March 4, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients may understand that surgery comes with risks, but patients also understand that certain types of risks can be avoided. A patient should never suffer injuries because a doctor…

Doctor’s whistleblower lawsuit shines spotlight on trust issues

Jonathan Stone March 1, 2013 No Comments

Trust is a main component of any type of relationship. You entrust your spouse to be faithful, you entrust your accountant to keep track of your finances, and most importantly…

Are doctors performing too many unnecessary tests, procedures?

Jonathan Stone February 28, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that primary care physicians may make more errors when diagnosing patients than our country may realize. The…

Pets now get to visit Chicago hospital patients. But is this safe?

Jonathan Stone February 27, 2013 No Comments

When hospital patients are recovering from a serious injury, illness, surgery or other health complication, they often need the support of their loved ones in addition to receiving care and…

About 150,000 patients may be victims of diagnosis errors every year

Jonathan Stone February 26, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week JAMA Internal Medicine published yet another concerning study regarding medical errors. The new study suggests that wrong diagnoses, missed diagnoses and delayed diagnoses occur all too often…

Children can recover well from strokes when properly diagnosed

Jonathan Stone February 25, 2013 No Comments

Strokes are often associated with adults and the elderly, but did you know that about 3,000 children suffer from strokes every single year? Chicago doctors are well aware of the…

Patient sues doctor for performing surgery on the wrong knee

Jonathan Stone February 22, 2013 No Comments

Last year, a patient underwent surgery to have a knee injury repaired. The man had a torn medial meniscus in his left knee, and shortly before the surgery was performed,…

Illinois man now blind after botched tracheotomy

Jonathan Stone February 21, 2013 No Comments

Medical errors have the potential to cause permanent injuries, especially when a medical error causes a brain injury or brain damage. In one Illinois patient’s case, brain damage resulting from…

Family to be compensated for patient’s death at Illinois nursing home

Jonathan Stone February 21, 2013 No Comments

After spending the last four years pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home in Illinois, a woman’s family will finally be compensated for their pain and suffering. The…

Recent nursing home deaths raising concerns amongst families

Jonathan Stone February 21, 2013 No Comments

Nursing home patients in Chicago may be old, frail and nearing their final days, but this does not mean that their medical needs should go unaddressed or neglected. Why, then,…

Is your hospital making you sicker than you were to begin with?

Jonathan Stone February 20, 2013 No Comments

Chicago residents pay thousands of dollars every year for health insurance, and they certainly have a right to expect to receive a certain standard of care by medical professionals when…

How long will your medical malpractice suit take to be resolved?

Jonathan Stone February 19, 2013 No Comments

When a Chicago doctor makes a mistake while caring for you, the outcome of his or her negligence may have drastic effects on your life. While no one wants to…

Distractions can keep doctors from focus on patient care

Jonathan Stone February 19, 2013 No Comments

The digital age has created a host of distractions. Yes, it has also made an astonishing amount of information available at the mere click of a computer mouse. But when…

Patients rely on doctors to properly review results of mammograms

Jonathan Stone February 19, 2013 No Comments

One of the worst things a Joliet doctor can diagnose patients with is cancer. Although no one wants to hear that they have cancer, patients certainly do not want to…

New mother dies after doctors fail to remove placenta after birth

Jonathan Stone February 18, 2013 No Comments

Last April, a 28-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy girl. The woman experienced no complications during the birth of her baby, but 12 days after having her baby, the…

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Man says he lost his leg due to poor care at Joliet nursing home

Woman injured after doctor forced abortion, lawsuit claims

Dozens of injuries reported due to inadequate staffing at nursing home

Dog bite victim says Illinois hospital caused disfigurement

Wrongful death lawsuit blames Illinois nursing home for overdose

FDA wants input from surgeons regarding robotic surgery devices

Doctor’s whistleblower lawsuit shines spotlight on trust issues

Are doctors performing too many unnecessary tests, procedures?

Pets now get to visit Chicago hospital patients. But is this safe?

About 150,000 patients may be victims of diagnosis errors every year

Children can recover well from strokes when properly diagnosed

Patient sues doctor for performing surgery on the wrong knee

Illinois man now blind after botched tracheotomy

Family to be compensated for patient’s death at Illinois nursing home

Recent nursing home deaths raising concerns amongst families

Is your hospital making you sicker than you were to begin with?

How long will your medical malpractice suit take to be resolved?

Distractions can keep doctors from focus on patient care

Patients rely on doctors to properly review results of mammograms

New mother dies after doctors fail to remove placenta after birth

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