Category: Medication Errors

Court rules in favor of family in medication error lawsuit

Jonathan Stone February 11, 2012 No Comments

Illinois doctors and other medical professionals throughout the entire U.S. must properly monitor patients to avoid medication errors such as overdoses or severe reactions caused by the interaction of several…

Doctors, pharmacists warned not to confuse drugs with similar names

Jonathan Stone January 25, 2012 No Comments

We have mentioned in other posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog that medication errors made by pharmacists and doctors are not uncommon, especially when so many drug names…

Ex-prisoner suffers major injuries after reaction to medication

Jonathan Stone January 6, 2012 No Comments

When Chicago doctors prescribe patients with a new drug, doctors are required to adequately warn patients about any side effects they may experience. Additionally, doctors should also advise patients to…

Preventing a pharmacist’s mistake from injuring you or loved ones

Jonathan Stone December 17, 2011 No Comments

Yesterday, our Chicago medical malpractice law blog discussed the common types of medication errors that are made by healthcare professionals in Illinois and throughout the entire nation. Despite the fact…

Pharmacy mistakes common in Illinois and throughout entire U.S.

Jonathan Stone December 16, 2011 No Comments

With so many medications being prescribed to patients on a daily basis in Illinois, it is not surprising that a majority of the medical malpractice cases in the state involve…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Naperville doctor disciplined, sued for autism treatment methods

Jonathan Stone October 17, 2011 No Comments

A Naperville doctor, who was sued last year for medical malpractice, is now being accused by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of not using proper medical judgment…

Man sues Walgreens after he was given wrong prescription

Jonathan Stone October 14, 2011 No Comments

There are many Illinois residents who must take prescription medications every day in order to control and manage their health problems. As a result, pharmacists fill thousands of prescriptions on…

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