Category: Wrongful Death

Illinois nursing home sued after patient freezes to death

Jonathan Stone March 13, 2013 No Comments

It has been over a year now since an Illinois nursing home resident wandered outside of her facility and froze to death. The woman’s family announced last month that they…

$2.4M award upheld in medical malpractice, missing ovary case

Jonathan Stone March 13, 2013 No Comments

In 2008, a 59-year-old woman had died after losing her battle with ovarian cancer. Although patients in Illinois and throughout the entire world die from cancer every year, the woman’s…

Was bully victim also a victim of hospital negligence?

Jonathan Stone March 11, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago residents are seriously injured in accidents or violent attacks, they will most likely need to receive immediate medical treatment in order to reduce the risk of suffering from…

Wrongful death lawsuit blames Illinois nursing home for overdose

Jonathan Stone March 5, 2013 No Comments

A wrongful death claim against an Illinois nursing home may finally be resolved this month. According to reports, the case was scheduled to go to trial this week. The wrongful…

Family to be compensated for patient’s death at Illinois nursing home

Jonathan Stone February 21, 2013 No Comments

After spending the last four years pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home in Illinois, a woman’s family will finally be compensated for their pain and suffering. The…

Hospital criticized for how it defended wrongful death case

Jonathan Stone February 7, 2013 No Comments

One medical negligence case that has recently received a lot of public attention involves a woman and her unborn twin babies who all died after the pregnant woman suffered a…

Hospital patient dies after receiving delayed treatment for fall

Jonathan Stone January 31, 2013 No Comments

Joliet families understand that as their loved ones age and begin to suffer multiple health problems, the days they have left with their loved ones may be numbered. However, families…

Boy dies from anesthesia-related complications

Jonathan Stone January 28, 2013 No Comments

Last fall, a father took his 10-year-old son to the dentist for a tooth filling. To perform the procedure, workers at the office said that they needed to give the…

Should psychiatrist be held partially responsible for shooter’s actions?

Jonathan Stone January 17, 2013 No Comments

It has already been one month since the tragic school shooting occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School, but Americans have certainly not forgotten about what happened. Public discourse continues on…

Woman’s delayed diagnosis results in terminal lung cancer, part two

Jonathan Stone January 14, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that several months ago, a woman learned that she had Stage 4 lung cancer after she sought emergency medical…

Woman’s delayed diagnosis results in terminal lung cancer, part one

Jonathan Stone January 10, 2013 No Comments

When Joliet patients first discover that they have cancer, they may be shocked and a bit frightened, and they may also have a lot of questions for their doctors. Has…

Newborn dies after nurses fail to respond to mother’s needs

Jonathan Stone December 28, 2012 No Comments

First-time parents experience first-time joys. Yet, becoming a mother sometimes involves complications, and many new mothers must rely on hospital staff for help during the first 24-48 hours after giving…

CRE superbug a deadly threat to vulnerable patients in Illinois

Jonathan Stone December 14, 2012 No Comments

Many patients in Joliet believe their hospital or care facility is a safe place to be when receiving medical care, but it can also be full of deadly bacteria, or…

Illinois teen dies from root canal surgery, dental chain sued

Jonathan Stone December 4, 2012 No Comments

In February 2011, an Illinois teen underwent a routine root canal surgery at a dentist office in Blue Island after losing a tooth filling. Several days after the operation, the…

Hospital failed to diagnose and treat Illinois woman’s bed sores

Jonathan Stone November 19, 2012 No Comments

Bed sores are preventable in many cases and when caught early on by medical professionals, bed sores can be treated without causing patients to suffer life-threatening complications. But when patients…

Safety checks always needed for routine surgeries like liposuction

Jonathan Stone November 5, 2012 No Comments

Hundreds of people in Illinois choose to undergo liposuction each year and expect the procedure to be safe and effective since it is such a common procedure in the U.S.…

Study: Sharing notes leads to better patient outcomes

Jonathan Stone October 26, 2012 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that clear communication between doctors and their patients may help to reduce medical errors and prevent serious injuries,…

Paramedics did not treat pregnant woman quickly enough, family says

Jonathan Stone October 9, 2012 No Comments

Paramedics and EMTs in Will County and throughout the entire state of Illinois are responsible for saving hundreds of lives every year. But like doctors and nurses, these professionals are…

Medical center under fire after patient dies in lobby

Jonathan Stone September 28, 2012 No Comments

A family recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a U.S. hospital after their loved one died in the facility’s waiting room over the summer. According to the wrongful death…

Doctor not liable for fatal crash caused by patient, jury says

Jonathan Stone September 13, 2012 No Comments

Patients who suffer from serious or chronic medical conditions expect to be monitored and cared for by Will County physicians who properly diagnose conditions and illnesses, prescribe necessary medications that…

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