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Nursing home makes improvements after finding maggots on patient

Jonathan Stone December 9, 2011 No Comments

After discovering maggots in a patient’s catheter, a nursing home was placed on a federal agency’s list for providing less than satisfactory care to patients. Since the incident in September,…

Study warns doctors of fatal consequences of common drug overdose

Jonathan Stone December 9, 2011 No Comments

According to a new study, even a slight overdose of the pain relieving drug acetaminophen has the potential to be deadly. Although consumers in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S.…

Program offers solutions to speed up malpractice suits

Jonathan Stone December 2, 2011 No Comments

If you have been reading our Chicago medical malpractice law blog for some time now, you may have come to the conclusion that medical malpractice is far more common than…

Illinois tops list for providing large payouts in med mal suits, continued

Jonathan Stone November 30, 2011 No Comments

Earlier this week, our Chicago medical malpractice law blog discussed some of the interesting findings a group of researchers discovered while analyzing data of surgical malpractice claims. Researchers concluded that…

Illinois tops list for providing large payouts in med mal suits

Jonathan Stone November 28, 2011 No Comments

An analysis regarding reports of medical malpractice in the United States suggests that fewer claims of surgical errors have been reported since the 1990s. However, the analysis also suggests that…

Family sues hospital for mistakenly giving man execution drug

Jonathan Stone November 23, 2011 No Comments

Our Illinois medical professionals are held to the highest standards in order to provide the best care for each patient on a daily basis. But when hospitals, doctors and nurses…

Family of medical malpractice victim wins lawsuit

Jonathan Stone November 23, 2011 No Comments

Medication errors are a common form of medical malpractice in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S. Drugs are prescribed to countless individuals every day, but when patients are given the…

Hospital held responsible for man’s wrongful death after fall

Jonathan Stone November 20, 2011 No Comments

Patients can be at risk of suffering brain injuries in a number of ways when they are in a hospital to undergo surgery. One of the most common causes of…

Will Congress Pass the HEALTH Act?

Jonathan Stone November 18, 2011 No Comments

It appears nearly all members of the United States Legislature and the president agree that the nation’s health care system needs to undergo reform, but there is disagreement as to…

Illinois nursing home accused of negligence after resident’s death

Jonathan Stone November 16, 2011 No Comments

Our Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are governed by specific state laws and regulations in order to hold employees and managers accountable for providing the best care for…

Woman suffers eye injuries after CVS fills wrong prescription

Jonathan Stone November 14, 2011 No Comments

After taking a prescription for what she was told would help to treat pink eye, a woman later suffered severe injuries to her eyes after realizing that the pharmacist had filled…

Child’s legs amputated after doctor fails to diagnose infection

Jonathan Stone November 10, 2011 No Comments

The cold and flu season is in full swing now, and even though Illinois parents may stress with their children the importance of washing one’s hands and covering their mouths…

Federal judge says inmate received poor treatment for tumors

Jonathan Stone November 10, 2011 No Comments

In 2001, an inmate at a maximum security prison in Illinois was diagnosed with fibroneuroma, a disease that causes the growth of benign tumors in the peripheral nervous system. When…

Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of negligence in Jackson’s death

Jonathan Stone November 8, 2011 No Comments

After only a week since prosecutors wrapped up the questioning of several witnesses in the case of Dr. Conrad Murray, a jury announced Monday that Michael Jackson’s physician has been…

Family to receive $10 million settlement in ER negligence case

Jonathan Stone November 4, 2011 No Comments

Many Illinois parents may agree that it can be heartbreaking to see a young child suffer from an illness, even if the child only has a cold or the flu.…

Expert says Jackson’s doctor failed to follow standard of care

Jonathan Stone November 2, 2011 No Comments

The world was shocked on June 25, 2009, after learning about the tragic death of Michael Jackson. Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s doctor and friend, has since been accused of causing…

Jury awards $144 million for care of child injured during birth

Jonathan Stone October 28, 2011 No Comments

The birth of a child is often one of the most joyful moments of a parent’s life. However, without proper medical care and attention, the birth of a child could…

High risk of getting infection reported after outpatient surgery

Jonathan Stone October 27, 2011 No Comments

Illinois patients put their lives and their trust in medical professionals every single day. Many understand that doctors and nurses must go through extensive schooling and training before they can…

Chicago doctor performs unwanted nose job on surgery patient

Jonathan Stone October 24, 2011 No Comments

Hundreds of patients undergo surgery every day in Chicago. These surgeries are performed out of necessity to save lives and to fix minor health problems that others suffer on a…

Former Illinois nursing home employee admits to neglect

Jonathan Stone October 21, 2011 No Comments

A former nursing home employee — whom McHenry County prosecutors claim was involved with the deaths of six patients — pled guilty last week to felony criminal neglect. In exchange…

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Nursing home makes improvements after finding maggots on patient

Study warns doctors of fatal consequences of common drug overdose

Program offers solutions to speed up malpractice suits

Illinois tops list for providing large payouts in med mal suits, continued

Illinois tops list for providing large payouts in med mal suits

Family sues hospital for mistakenly giving man execution drug

Family of medical malpractice victim wins lawsuit

Hospital held responsible for man’s wrongful death after fall

Will Congress Pass the HEALTH Act?

Illinois nursing home accused of negligence after resident’s death

Woman suffers eye injuries after CVS fills wrong prescription

Child’s legs amputated after doctor fails to diagnose infection

Federal judge says inmate received poor treatment for tumors

Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of negligence in Jackson’s death

Family to receive $10 million settlement in ER negligence case

Expert says Jackson’s doctor failed to follow standard of care

Jury awards $144 million for care of child injured during birth

High risk of getting infection reported after outpatient surgery

Chicago doctor performs unwanted nose job on surgery patient

Former Illinois nursing home employee admits to neglect

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