Hospital Negligence | Medical Malpractice Resources - Page 2

Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bad for Health Care?

Jonathan Stone September 29, 2016 No Comments

There’s a lot of bad information about medical malpractice lawsuits. Some think it’s a “get rich” quick scheme and sadly too many lawyer advertisements make it seem that way, but…

4 things to consider when looking for a medical malpractice attorney

Jonathan Stone June 2, 2015 No Comments

Medical care is not perfect, despite all the advancements in medicine and research. However, there are established standards of care that should be observed in order to provide patients with…

Reducing Preventable Readmissions Could Help Reduce Hospital Negligence

Jonathan Stone March 13, 2015 No Comments

Leaving the hospital can be a sign that a person is on the road to recovery or has reached a point where his or her care can be managed at…

Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2015 from the ECRI Institute (Infographic)

Jonathan Stone December 11, 2014 No Comments

Technology plays a critical role in the medical field. Ongoing research, innovations, and inventions in health industry technology can lead to improved care, better communication and new treatments that may…

Hospitals must keep patients safe by avoiding negligent practices

Jonathan Stone September 19, 2014 No Comments

When people go to the hospital in Chicago, they are often cared for by a number of doctors and nurses. If something bad happens and a mistake is made, it…

Could improved publicly reported information improve medical care?

Jonathan Stone August 13, 2014 No Comments

Whenever a person has to go to the doctor, it is likely that he or she has several questions to ask. What’s wrong? How can I improve my health? What…

Should Hospitals be Performing Random Drug Tests?

Jonathan Stone April 28, 2014 No Comments

When we go to a hospital or doctor’s office we do so with the intent to be healed. We have an ailment or injury and we trust our health care…

Report: VA hospitals fail to be “accountable” for poor care

Jonathan Stone November 1, 2013 No Comments

It’s not an understatement to say that Chicago residents trust health care professionals with their lives. It’s horrifying to think that medical malpractice could make your condition worse or kill…

Suit alleges that sedatives led to fall, death of patient

Jonathan Stone July 25, 2013 No Comments

Many families in Chicago have an older relative with symptoms of dementia. Often, these individuals become agitated very easily and when someone with dementia is admitted to the hospital, staff…

Woman’s breast augmentation results in life-altering injuries

Jonathan Stone June 4, 2013 No Comments

It is certainly crucial that medical professionals in Chicago provide their patients with quality care when patients need medical treatment for traumatic injuries, life-threatening health complications or other serious medical…

Study: Hospitals are making more money when patients are harmed

Jonathan Stone April 26, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned in other posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, there are many actions that hospitals and medical professionals can take to prevent patients from suffering…

Ignoring alarms in hospitals leads to dozens of deaths every year

Jonathan Stone April 17, 2013 No Comments

If you have been reading some of the recent posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, you may have come to the conclusion that there are too many things…

CDC says hospitals need to take action to prevent spread of CRE

Jonathan Stone April 1, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, patients are at risk of becoming seriously ill while receiving medical treatment and care in hospitals and nursing…

Dog bite victim says Illinois hospital caused disfigurement

Jonathan Stone March 6, 2013 No Comments

Chicago residents who are injured by dog bites and dog attacks may be traumatized for the rest of their lives. Whether a victim is a child or an adult, dog…

Pets now get to visit Chicago hospital patients. But is this safe?

Jonathan Stone February 27, 2013 No Comments

When hospital patients are recovering from a serious injury, illness, surgery or other health complication, they often need the support of their loved ones in addition to receiving care and…

Is your hospital making you sicker than you were to begin with?

Jonathan Stone February 20, 2013 No Comments

Chicago residents pay thousands of dollars every year for health insurance, and they certainly have a right to expect to receive a certain standard of care by medical professionals when…

Cook County hospital accused of negligence after patient is assaulted

Jonathan Stone January 18, 2013 No Comments

Hospitals in Chicago are certainly responsible for implementing policies and procedures that are meant to reduce and prevent incidents of medical malpractice. For example, hospitals need to implement policies regarding…

Falls in U.S. hospitals rank high as cause of patient injuries

Jonathan Stone December 24, 2012 No Comments

Hospital patients in Chicago require frequent care and monitoring, particularly the elderly or those in weak or frail condition. One major concern regarding patient safety is the prevention of patient…

Man dies after jumping from ambulance heading to Chicago hospital

Jonathan Stone December 11, 2012 No Comments

Paramedics and EMTs must deal with a variety emergency medical situations every single day in Chicago. These situations can be complex and stressful, but paramedics are also highly trained health…

Outrageous medical mistakes happen every day in the U.S.

Jonathan Stone November 21, 2012 No Comments

Although medical malpractice cases don’t make the news very often, medical malpractice is more common in Chicago and throughout the U.S. than most people realize. Medical errors happen every day…

Tag: hospital negligence

Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bad for Health Care?

4 things to consider when looking for a medical malpractice attorney

Reducing Preventable Readmissions Could Help Reduce Hospital Negligence

Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2015 from the ECRI Institute (Infographic)

Hospitals must keep patients safe by avoiding negligent practices

Could improved publicly reported information improve medical care?

Should Hospitals be Performing Random Drug Tests?

Report: VA hospitals fail to be “accountable” for poor care

Suit alleges that sedatives led to fall, death of patient

Woman’s breast augmentation results in life-altering injuries

Study: Hospitals are making more money when patients are harmed

Ignoring alarms in hospitals leads to dozens of deaths every year

CDC says hospitals need to take action to prevent spread of CRE

Dog bite victim says Illinois hospital caused disfigurement

Pets now get to visit Chicago hospital patients. But is this safe?

Is your hospital making you sicker than you were to begin with?

Cook County hospital accused of negligence after patient is assaulted

Falls in U.S. hospitals rank high as cause of patient injuries

Man dies after jumping from ambulance heading to Chicago hospital

Outrageous medical mistakes happen every day in the U.S.

Quick Links

Contact