Category: Hospital Negligence

Modern hospitals rely on complex systems involving physicians, nurses, specialists, diagnostic laboratories, and electronic medical records. While these systems are intended to improve patient care, failures in communication can sometimes lead to serious medical mistakes. Communication breakdowns are a well-documented cause of preventable medical harm. Important test results may not be shared with the appropriate […]
Hospital Negligence + Patient Safety

“Emergency rooms are designed to treat the most urgent medical problems, but when critical symptoms are overlooked or patients are discharged too quickly, the consequences can be devastating,” says CHH Lead Attorney Dan Pylman. Emergency departments operate under intense pressure. Physicians and nurses must evaluate patients quickly, often with limited information, while managing high patient […]
Doctor Errors + Hospital Negligence + Surgical Errors

Surgery always carries inherent risk, but certain errors are considered preventable and may constitute medical malpractice. Patients trust surgical teams to follow established protocols designed to minimize risk and promote patient safety. When those protocols are not followed, patients may be seriously injured or even killed. Common surgical errors include operating on the wrong site, […]
Hospital Negligence + Surgical Errors

Labor and delivery are among the most critical moments in healthcare. Providers must closely monitor both mother and baby and respond quickly to signs of distress. When errors occur during this process, the consequences can affect a family for a lifetime. Birth injuries can result from a range of medical mistakes. Common causes include delayed […]
Birth Injuries + Hospital Negligence

Winter weather doesn’t just impact travel and daily routines; it can also place added strain on hospitals and healthcare providers. During colder months, hospitals often experience higher patient volumes due to seasonal illnesses, weather-related injuries, and exacerbations of chronic conditions. These pressures can stretch staff, resources, and systems, increasing the risk of medical errors. Staffing […]
Hospital Negligence + Standard of Care

Summer is a popular time for scheduling surgeries, as many patients take advantage of flexible schedules and vacation days. However, the warmer months come with unique risks that can impact the quality of care. Staffing changes are a significant concern, as senior surgeons often take time off, and newly trained residents begin their hospital rotations. […]
Hospital Negligence + Surgical Errors

A recent study published in Health Affairs found that about 90% of hospital errors go unreported by medical staff. This lack of transparency not only leaves patients and their families uninformed, but also raises serious concerns about hospital negligence and accountability. Common Hospital Errors The study identified several types of preventable errors that frequently occur […]
Hospital Negligence

January marks Birth Injury Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the challenges faced by families affected by birth injuries and to emphasize the importance of accountability in medical care. Bringing a new life into the world should be a joyous occasion, but when medical errors occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences […]
Birth Injuries + Hospital Negligence

While medical errors can happen at any time, December brings unique challenges that make patients more vulnerable to medical malpractice. At CHH, our experience handling medical malpractice cases in Chicago has shown us that the holiday season is a time when the likelihood of errors increases. If you or a loved one requires medical care […]
Hospital Negligence + Medical Malpractice

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

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

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

Informed Consent & Birth Injuries Although it is incumbent upon doctors and hospitals to make sure they do not break the standard of care when treating their patients – of which the failure to do so resulting in injury constitutes medical malpractice – mothers can also take action to make sure their doctors do not […]
Birth Injuries + Hospital Negligence

Medical malpractice is one of the most complex areas of law – and hospital negligence can be one of the hardest forms of medical malpractice to determine. It all comes down to the relationship between the hospital and the medical professional. Hospitals are responsible for their employees If a medical professional is the employee of […]
Hospital Negligence

Have you ever requested your medical records, but had trouble actually receiving them? Or perhaps you did receive the records but had to pay a hefty fee for them? Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, you have a right to view and get copies of all of your medical records, […]
Hospital Negligence + Medical Malpractice

The phrase, “It takes a village,” is used to describe the demands of properly raising a child. But this phrase is also true in the healthcare industry where it takes a seemingly endless number of professionals to treat just one patient. For example, if a patient requires knee surgery, they’ve likely encountered several doctors before […]
Hospital Negligence + Medical Malpractice

The third leading cause of death in the United States is preventable medical errors (440,000 deaths/year). These deaths are not caused by illnesses or the medical conditions that caused these victims to seek medical care in the first place. They are caused by mistakes made in the hospital that could have been prevented. These mistakes can […]
Civil Justice + Hospital Negligence + Medical Error

Surgeons and patients are not thinking about fires when they enter a hospital operating room.  There are so many things that take priority at that moment. For the patient, this is an opportunity to improve their quality of life.  For a surgeon, this is what they are trained to do. Too often, unfortunately, they are […]
Hospital Negligence + Patient Safety + Surgical Errors

Victims of a medical mistake are often dealing with difficult emotions and are understandably mad, sad, frustrated, confused, and in pain. They are looking for justice. Victims find themselves in a difficult position at a time when they are emotionally and financially drained.  The complexity of a medical negligence lawsuit can seem very overwhelming. Just recently the […]
Hospital Negligence + Surgical Errors + Wrongful Death

Medical care is not perfect, despite all the advancements in medicine and research. However, there are established standards of care that should be observed in order to provide patients with medical treatments that are appropriate, approved and reasonable. Unfortunately, there may come a time that you find yourself looking for a medical malpractice attorney. Unfortunately, the […]
Hospital Negligence + Medical Malpractice