Category: Surgical Errors

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…

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…

Surgical Errors vs. Surgical Complications: Understanding the Difference in Legal Claims

Jonathan Stone June 7, 2025 No Comments

When dealing with medical challenges, understanding the difference between surgical errors and surgical complications is essential—especially when considering legal action. Surgical errors are preventable mistakes that deviate from the accepted…

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…

INFOGRAPHIC: Surgical Errors & Their Causes

Jonathan Stone July 27, 2024 No Comments

Every year, thousands of surgical errors occur in the United States, many of which are the result of negligence by a surgeon. “Surgical negligence” is not the same thing…

Surgical Malpractice: How to Choose the Right Doctor for You

Jonathan Stone January 20, 2024 No Comments

When you have a problem with your sink or your car, you probably read reviews and testimonials to find the best plumber or mechanic for the job. The experiences of…

Spinal Cord Injuries and Medical Malpractice

Jonathan Stone August 11, 2017 No Comments

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. …

Medical Expertise Helps Identify Surgical Errors

Jonathan Stone May 25, 2017 No Comments

Medical Expertise Helps Identify Doctor Errors During Surgery. There are many reasons for surgical errors. One is the failure of the surgeon to recognize that a postoperative complication is related to…

7 Steps to Give Proper Informed Consent

Jonathan Stone February 8, 2017 No Comments

One thing you can always count on during a trip to the doctor’s office is signing some paperwork. There will probably be an intake document that provides or confirms your…

Flying is safer than surgery and it is no accident

Jonathan Stone November 4, 2015 No Comments

The commercial aviation and the airline industry are subject to very strict government regulation. In the event of a crash, it is not the airline, nor the manufacturer that investigates…

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…

Infections remain a threat to patient safety

Jonathan Stone September 25, 2015 No Comments

Surgical infections are a threat to patient safety for all who undergoes any surgery. The skin is marvelously effective at protecting us from infection, but once that seal is broken,…

Does your surgeon make the cut? Find out with this tool.

Jonathan Stone July 21, 2015 No Comments

Patient safety should be the top priority of every hospital and medical professional. Unfortunately, it seems that when a procedure is not performed regularly by a surgeon the risk to…

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…

Some Hospitals are Collecting Data to Reduce Surgical Errors

Jonathan Stone February 18, 2015 No Comments

The very nature of surgery is risky without taking into account the possibility of surgical errors and/or medical negligence. The consequences of which can be very difficult for victims to…

What do I need to know about informed consent?

Jonathan Stone January 13, 2015 No Comments

The relationship between a patient and the doctors and nurses treating that patient is a delicate one. Patients have to trust and rely on medical professionals to use their extensive…

How do I know if a Surgical Error is Medical Malpractice?

Jonathan Stone October 7, 2014 No Comments

Every patient in the hospital should know that there is at least some risk associated with any medical procedure. There is really no guarantee that an operation or course of…

Could hospitals improve patient safety using “black box” technology?

Jonathan Stone September 5, 2014 No Comments

After a tragic plane or automobile crash, we often read that investigators will know more about the incident after they check the “black box.” These devices record data that proves…

When doctors lose count, patients pay the price

Jonathan Stone April 2, 2014 No Comments

When people go to the hospital for a surgical procedure, there is the expectation that doctors and nurses will treat every patient with a standard level of care. Of course,…

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