Category: Surgical Errors

Patient disfigured after Illinois surgeon damages spinal cord

Jonathan Stone May 17, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned in other posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, there are risks that are associated with any type of surgery. However, surgeons, nurses and hospitals…

Lawsuit: Irreversible surgery leaves child with wrong genitalia

Jonathan Stone May 16, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago doctors and hospitals are negligent, they risk making mistakes that may never be fixed or repaired. In addition to suffering physical scars and injuries, victims of medical malpractice…

Doctor says inexperience cause of fatal robotic surgery mishaps

Jonathan Stone May 8, 2013 No Comments

Last month on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had questioned whether doctors receive sufficient training before performing robotic surgeries on patients. The da Vinci robotic surgery system, which…

Despite suing doctor for mistake, woman is happy with the outcome

Jonathan Stone April 23, 2013 No Comments

Incidents of medical malpractice in Illinois and throughout the U.S. often result in devastating injuries or the loss of a life. Although one woman did suffer emotionally and physically from…

Retained sponge causes patient to suffer permanent injuries

Jonathan Stone March 14, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, there are some types of surgical errors that are 100 percent preventable. Surgical errors that are 100 percent…

Cook County medical center named in surgical error lawsuit

Jonathan Stone February 15, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients who undergo surgical procedures need to be thoroughly monitored before, during and after surgery. Complications from surgery cannot always be avoided, but doctors may be able to prevent…

Hospital sued for leaving 16 objects in patient after surgery

Jonathan Stone January 29, 2013 No Comments

Doctors are not perfect and they are susceptible to making errors when treating patients in Chicago. Many errors are minor and cause patients no harm. But when doctors clearly deviate…

New surgical sponge system improves patient safety at U.S. hospital

Jonathan Stone January 22, 2013 No Comments

Doctors in Chicago are highly competent professionals, but these professionals do make mistakes. However, when doctors make mistakes, patients could be seriously injured or killed. To avoid making dangerous mistakes,…

Chicago hospital, Planned Parenthood sued again for woman’s death

Jonathan Stone January 8, 2013 No Comments

Last August, we had mentioned on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog that a woman had filed a lawsuit against a local hospital and Planned Parenthood of Illinois for their…

Are Chicago doctors easily distracted in the operating room?

Jonathan Stone January 4, 2013 No Comments

Many residents of Chicago are becoming more aware of how dangerous distractions, including cellphones, can be in numerous situations, and therefore some folks may be making an effort to ensure…

Morning surgeries may be safer for Chicago patients

Jonathan Stone December 13, 2012 No Comments

Although patients in Chicago in need of surgery expect to receive the best care while under the knife, no matter what time the surgery takes place, some studies suggest that…

Illinois patient says dentist caused nerve damage, disfigurement

Jonathan Stone November 19, 2012 No Comments

Dentists may use some dangerous-looking tools and sometimes they are not so gentle during routine cleanings or fillings, but overall, Chicago patients trust that their dentists will be careful when…

Study reveals post-surgical errors are common and dangerous

Jonathan Stone October 26, 2012 No Comments

Patients in Chicago expect the best care when they put their lives into the hands of doctors who are supposed to help them and keep them safe during medical operations.…

Knee surgeries can have dangerous implications for Chicago patients

Jonathan Stone October 5, 2012 No Comments

The effects of aging and a baby boomer generation with a propensity for an active lifestyle may be contributing to a significant increase in the number of total knee arthroplasty…

Surgery patient harmed after Illinois hospital used wrong putty

Jonathan Stone October 2, 2012 No Comments

Before a surgery is performed in any Chicago hospital room, patients might assume that doctors and nurses have carefully prepared for the operation by making sure that all necessary tools…

Man needs pacemaker after Illinois doctor performed wrong surgery

Jonathan Stone September 19, 2012 No Comments

Whether a Chicago doctor has performed a surgical operation only a few times or several dozens of times, every operation should be performed with extreme care. Hospitals and medical professionals…

Patient sues Illinois doctors who failed to remove surgical staples

Jonathan Stone September 12, 2012 No Comments

For three years, a patient endured pain and discomfort after she had surgery in Illinois for an abdominal hernia. Even though the discomfort started shortly after the woman’s surgery and…

New physicians, residents a safe bet during surgery, study says

Jonathan Stone August 31, 2012 No Comments

Although hospital patients in Chicago might feel nervous about being treated by medical residents or newer physicians, the risk for medical malpractice may not be any higher than when only…

Chicago doctors, hospitals warned to stop using recalled bone putty

Jonathan Stone August 24, 2012 No Comments

Operating room fires are rare, but these frightening incidents are also completely preventable and should never happen in Chicago hospitals. Actions have been taken by regulators and many hospitals in…

Dozens of unnecessary surgeries performed by doctors at hospital chain

Jonathan Stone August 17, 2012 No Comments

Surgery can certainly help to alleviate some medical conditions and improve health. Although any surgery is risky, patient-doctor relationships built on trust help Chicago patients feel more comfortable with their…

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