Category: Medical Malpractice | CHH Law

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America. With all the treatment done to help prevent these deaths, it should come as no surprise that many medical malpractice cases affect heart patients. One of the risk factors includes invasive tests. Now, a new MRI technique has the potential to replace those tests, […]
Medical Malpractice

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

Every case of medical malpractice is unique, but almost all of them have at least one thing in common: they inflict tremendous emotional trauma on the victim. Often times, when the medical and financial consequences of medical malpractice are significant, the emotional consequences are overlooked. But it’s important for all those involved to deal with […]
Medical Malpractice

It’s well known that fatigue makes us more prone to mistakes and lapses in judgment. For those whose decision-making abilities determine the wellbeing of others, this is a potentially catastrophic problem. A recent study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reported that nearly 1 in 3 physicians surveyed experienced fatigue within three months of taking the […]
Doctor Errors + Medical Malpractice + Patient Safety

Medical malpractice litigation is complex. It requires not only an understanding of the law, but of medicine as well. An attorney who possesses both is a greater opponent to the medical establishment and a more successful champion of the rights of his clients. Standard of Care A crucial element in determining medical malpractice is proving […]
Medical Malpractice + Standard of Care

Medical malpractice litigation can be complex, emotional, and expensive – especially when going to trial. In many instances, that is not the best path. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers alternative methods for victims seeking the best possible outcome for their unique situation. What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to a […]
Medical Malpractice

Medical errors are an unfortunate and all too common reality of the healthcare system. Due to the nature of the care being provided, some fields of medicine carry a particularly high risk. While not all errors constitute medical malpractice, these high-risk fields are under greater scrutiny from regulatory bodies and the legal system – and […]
Medical Malpractice

Cases are difficult, expensive, and take a long time. There are quite a few procedural obstacles that medical malpractice victims need to overcome to prove their case. A good medical malpractice attorney has the experience and expertise to navigate them and help you move forward. How to find a good medical malpractice lawyer. Most people start […]
Medical Malpractice

Do I have a medical malpractice case? Bad medical outcomes are an unfortunate reality of medical care. Sometimes they occur despite the doctor’s and patient’s best efforts to heal. While a bad medical outcome does not always mean that medical malpractice has occurred it may be worth it to ask the question: “Am I a […]
Doctor Errors + Medical Error + Medical Malpractice

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Complications and bad outcomes are always a possibility in medical treatment. When healthcare professionals fail to meet an established standard of care leading to injury, illness, or death, it is a case of medical malpractice. Malpractice can take place at almost any stage of medical treatment – from the examination […]
Medical Malpractice

What Makes a Good Medical Malpractice Lawyer? Top 5 Qualities of a Good Medical Malpractice Lawyer Despite what you may have seen on billboards or in television commercials, there are no get-rich-quick schemes in medical malpractice litigation – and arrogance is a character flaw, not a strength.  In my professional opinion, these are the key […]
Civil Justice + Medical Malpractice

Finding the Right Medical Malpractice Attorney: 5 Questions Time is a crucial element in any medical malpractice case. But it isn’t limited to the timing in which you or a loved one received medical care.  When finding a lawyer for your medical malpractice case you are up against a time constraint known as the statute of […]
Medical Malpractice

What is Informed Consent and How Can it Help Prevent Medical Malpractice? Informed consent is integral to the doctor-patient relationship. Patients need to trust and rely on their doctors to use their extensive training and experience to heal them. That does not mean you should be left in the dark when it comes to making […]
Medical Malpractice + Patient Safety

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

American College of Radiology cites facility’s practice posed a “serious risk to human health” SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging patients of Hoffman MRI, also known as Hoffman Imaging and Medical Center, and formerly known as Hope Imaging, 2500 W. Higgins Road Suite 830 in Hoffman Estates, to consult their physician […]
Medical Devices + Medical Malpractice + Patient Safety

If you, or someone you love, are the victim of medical malpractice, finding a good medical malpractice lawyer is very important. If you are like most people the only thing you know about medical malpractice law is what you have seen on TV commercials and billboards. Most of those advertisements will give you the impression […]
Medical Malpractice

Have you ever heard the term standard of care? If you are not a lawyer or a doctor, you probably haven’t. Now try this, the next time you take your car to the mechanic ask him if there are rules or procedures in his profession regarding how to properly change oil, do a tune-up, or […]
Medical Malpractice + Standard of Care

A spinal cord injury is a terrible event.  It will change victims’ lives dramatically, leaving them to deal with problems like difficulty breathing, paralysis, and often bouts of severe pain.  Every year around 17,000 spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur in the United States. Unfortunately, 5% of those injuries occur as a result of medical/surgical procedures. […]
Medical Error + Medical Malpractice + Surgical Errors

Understanding medical malpractice and why it happens can be difficult. This post and infographic will hopefully help. When we go to a doctor or hospital, we put our faith in the ability of our doctors to provide us with a certain level of skilled health care. We do so because one of the most fundamental […]
Medical Malpractice