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Podiatrist accused of unnecessary surgery, causing disability

Jonathan Stone September 24, 2013 No Comments

We don’t always give a lot of thought to our feet, at least until they start to hurt or suffer some other problem. Then getting proper treatment becomes very important,…

Family of woman killed by heart catheter error awarded $10.8M

Jonathan Stone September 5, 2013 No Comments

Imagine losing your spouse to a medical mistake when she is still in her 30s, leaving you to raise three young children. That is the tragic situation one man is…

CDC: Lyme disease may be frequently misdiagnosed

Jonathan Stone August 29, 2013 No Comments

Lyme disease is a potentially serious illness that is spread by deer ticks. It can range from flu-like symptoms to permanent conditions like arthritis, numbness and paralysis. The U.S. Centers…

Alex Rodriguez filing medical malpractice suit against team doctor

Jonathan Stone August 23, 2013 No Comments

Controversial baseball star Alex Rodriguez has been in the news a lot lately. Major League Baseball recently suspended him for 211 games for alleged connections to a medical lab that…

Paralyzed man says doctor ignored abscess that caused it

Jonathan Stone August 9, 2013 No Comments

A man might be able to walk today if the physician who cared for him in the hospital had acted reasonably to treat his condition, according to a new medical…

Do cosmetic surgeons exaggerate effects of facelifts?

Jonathan Stone August 2, 2013 No Comments

Modern society teaches us that youth and beauty are everything. We are bombarded with images of young, good-looking people that are successful and happy in movies, television and advertising. Some…

Girl suffers brain damage, lost leg to missed appendicitis

Jonathan Stone July 30, 2013 No Comments

A 6-year-old girl is permanently disabled because doctors failed to notice that she had appendicitis, her parents say. The girl had to endure emergency surgery and almost died, and her…

Failure to diagnose Alzheimer’s can worsen symptoms, delay care

Jonathan Stone July 19, 2013 No Comments

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most devestating illnesses that can affect people in Chicago or anywhere in the world. It is the sixth-highest cause of death in the U.S.,…

Doctor accused of failing to diagnose bipolar, causing suicide

Jonathan Stone July 19, 2013 No Comments

In cases of severe mental illness, suicide prevention may be one of the top priorities for the doctors involved in the patient’s treatment. In the case of an Illinois man…

7 months of chemotherapy for misdiagnosed cancer: 1 woman’s story

Jonathan Stone July 17, 2013 No Comments

Nearly every day, a doctor in Illinois tells a patient the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” The diagnosis could mean invasive surgery and months of debilitating…

Doctor’s lack of care caused permanent hearing loss, woman says

Jonathan Stone July 12, 2013 No Comments

Readers in Chicago may be shocked to learn about the series of missed opportunities that doctors at several medical facilities in another state had to possibly save a woman’s hearing…

Misdiagnosis incidents far outnumber other types of malpractice

Jonathan Stone July 3, 2013 No Comments

We have discussed several forms of medical malpractice in this blog. Doctors across the U.S. sometimes commit surgical errors, medication mistakes and so on. But misdiagnosis is the most common…

Man with flesh-eating bacteria sent home from emergency room

Jonathan Stone June 27, 2013 No Comments

Those suffering from a medical emergency in Joliet are entitled to medical treatment to stabilize their condition, regardless of their ability to pay. But one man in another state says…

Spider bite misdiagnosis can harm Illinois patients

Jonathan Stone June 24, 2013 No Comments

Readers have likely heard of the brown recluse spider. Though they are rare in Joliet, their habitat ranges from the southeastern U.S. to southern Illinois, according to the state Department…

Woman devastated by husband’s death, sues Illinois eye doctor

Jonathan Stone May 20, 2013 No Comments

Medical malpractice certainly affects patients. But patients are not the only victims when Chicago doctors make serious mistakes. Patients’ loved ones are also harmed by the mistakes of doctors, surgeons,…

Woman claims doctors failed to diagnose husband’s liver cancer

Jonathan Stone May 14, 2013 No Comments

Some folks in Joliet might assume that they will never be affected by medical malpractice as long as they seek treatment from the most experienced and qualified medical professionals and…

Patient says Illinois doctor used illegal meds to treat cancer

Jonathan Stone May 8, 2013 No Comments

An Illinois woman recently filed a complaint against her former doctor citing medical malpractice. The woman’s complaint states that her doctor made several errors when treating her. According to the…

Doctor failed to detect bed sores on elderly Illinois patient

Jonathan Stone April 16, 2013 No Comments

Illinois retirees or disabled workers, as well as their loved ones, may have certain apprehensions about the subject of group care or other long-term care placement options, and for good…

Woman becomes paralyzed after doctors fail to diagnose symptoms

Jonathan Stone March 18, 2013 No Comments

In June 2007, a woman was rushed to an emergency room because she was beginning to lose strength and sensation in her legs. The woman was very concerned about what…

Children can recover well from strokes when properly diagnosed

Jonathan Stone February 25, 2013 No Comments

Strokes are often associated with adults and the elderly, but did you know that about 3,000 children suffer from strokes every single year? Chicago doctors are well aware of the…

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Podiatrist accused of unnecessary surgery, causing disability

Family of woman killed by heart catheter error awarded $10.8M

CDC: Lyme disease may be frequently misdiagnosed

Alex Rodriguez filing medical malpractice suit against team doctor

Paralyzed man says doctor ignored abscess that caused it

Do cosmetic surgeons exaggerate effects of facelifts?

Girl suffers brain damage, lost leg to missed appendicitis

Failure to diagnose Alzheimer’s can worsen symptoms, delay care

Doctor accused of failing to diagnose bipolar, causing suicide

7 months of chemotherapy for misdiagnosed cancer: 1 woman’s story

Doctor’s lack of care caused permanent hearing loss, woman says

Misdiagnosis incidents far outnumber other types of malpractice

Man with flesh-eating bacteria sent home from emergency room

Spider bite misdiagnosis can harm Illinois patients

Woman devastated by husband’s death, sues Illinois eye doctor

Woman claims doctors failed to diagnose husband’s liver cancer

Patient says Illinois doctor used illegal meds to treat cancer

Doctor failed to detect bed sores on elderly Illinois patient

Woman becomes paralyzed after doctors fail to diagnose symptoms

Children can recover well from strokes when properly diagnosed

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