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Sepsis Misdiagnosis: A Leading Cause of Preventable Death

Jonathan Stone June 2, 2026 No Comments

Sepsis contributes to roughly one in three hospital deaths in the United States, according to research published in JAMA Network Open. [JAMA] Despite its prevalence and severity, healthcare providers often…

How Hospital Miscommunication Can Affect Patient Safety

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2026 No Comments

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…

Emergency Room Errors That May Lead to Medical Malpractice

Jonathan Stone April 1, 2026 No Comments

“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…

Surgical Errors That May Be Grounds for a Malpractice Claim

Jonathan Stone March 23, 2026 No Comments

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…

Common Labor and Delivery Errors That Can Cause Birth Injuries

Jonathan Stone March 8, 2026 No Comments

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…

Winter Hospital Risks: How Cold Weather Can Increase Medical Errors

Jonathan Stone January 5, 2026 No Comments

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…

Summer Surgery Risks: What to Know Before Undergoing a Procedure in the Busy Summer Months

Jonathan Stone July 1, 2025 No Comments

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…

Most Hospital Errors Go Unreported: What Patients and Families Need to Know

Jonathan Stone March 2, 2025 No Comments

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…

Birth Injuries: Understanding Your Rights During Birth Injury Awareness Month

Jonathan Stone January 24, 2025 No Comments

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…

Why December Can Be a Particularly Risky Month for Medical Malpractice

Jonathan Stone December 5, 2024 No Comments

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…

Why the Chicagoland Area May Be Particularly Prone to Medical Negligence and Surgical Errors

Jonathan Stone November 4, 2024 No Comments

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…

The July Effect: The Most Dangerous Month in Medicine

Jonathan Stone July 1, 2024 No Comments

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…

Medical Malpractice & Inpatient Safety

Jonathan Stone May 13, 2024 No Comments

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…

Women are not always informed about decisions made during labor

Jonathan Stone December 15, 2023 No Comments

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…

Understanding Hospital Negligence

Jonathan Stone February 12, 2023 No Comments

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…

Why Patients Struggle Getting Access to Medical Records

Jonathan Stone November 10, 2022 No Comments

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…

A Failure to Communicate Can Prove Deadly for Patients

Jonathan Stone October 22, 2022 No Comments

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…

An Epidemic of Preventable Medical Errors

Jonathan Stone October 6, 2017 No Comments

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…

Can your surgeon keep you safe from an operating room fire?

Jonathan Stone October 23, 2015 No Comments

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…

Victims of Medical Malpractice, like Joan Rivers, deserve better

Jonathan Stone June 30, 2015 No Comments

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…

Category: Hospital Negligence

Sepsis Misdiagnosis: A Leading Cause of Preventable Death

How Hospital Miscommunication Can Affect Patient Safety

Emergency Room Errors That May Lead to Medical Malpractice

Surgical Errors That May Be Grounds for a Malpractice Claim

Common Labor and Delivery Errors That Can Cause Birth Injuries

Winter Hospital Risks: How Cold Weather Can Increase Medical Errors

Summer Surgery Risks: What to Know Before Undergoing a Procedure in the Busy Summer Months

Most Hospital Errors Go Unreported: What Patients and Families Need to Know

Birth Injuries: Understanding Your Rights During Birth Injury Awareness Month

Why December Can Be a Particularly Risky Month for Medical Malpractice

Why the Chicagoland Area May Be Particularly Prone to Medical Negligence and Surgical Errors

The July Effect: The Most Dangerous Month in Medicine

Medical Malpractice & Inpatient Safety

Women are not always informed about decisions made during labor

Understanding Hospital Negligence

Why Patients Struggle Getting Access to Medical Records

A Failure to Communicate Can Prove Deadly for Patients

An Epidemic of Preventable Medical Errors

Can your surgeon keep you safe from an operating room fire?

Victims of Medical Malpractice, like Joan Rivers, deserve better

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