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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…

Illinois man now blind after botched tracheotomy

Jonathan Stone February 21, 2013 No Comments

Medical errors have the potential to cause permanent injuries, especially when a medical error causes a brain injury or brain damage. In one Illinois patient’s case, brain damage resulting from…

Who informs Chicago patients about defective medical devices?

Jonathan Stone February 5, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients who suffer from life-threatening, chronic or disabling medical conditions may currently be using a variety of medical devices to keep their symptoms and health under control. Although medical…

Patient’s lawsuit against Illinois neurologist heads to trial

Jonathan Stone January 27, 2013 No Comments

Brain injuries are very dangerous because these types of injuries can cause permanent and disabling mental and physical conditions. When Chicago residents suffer a brain injury in an accident, it…

Botched C-section causes Illinois woman to contract infection

Jonathan Stone January 25, 2013 No Comments

After having a Cesarean section performed to safely deliver her baby, an Illinois woman developed a serious infection that prevented her from being able to recover sooner from the surgery.…

Doctor wrongly diagnosed Illinois woman with cancer, lawsuit says

Jonathan Stone January 24, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago patients are diagnosed with cancer, they may assume their doctors have properly read and reviewed their medical tests to provide them with an accurate diagnosis. Patients also assume…

Illinois doctor performs needless amputation, causes disfigurement

Jonathan Stone January 4, 2013 No Comments

When doctors see patients who suffer from symptoms that are unusual or difficult to diagnose, doctors will often consult others in the medical community or advise a patient to see…

Parents blame Illinois hospital for baby’s death before birth

Jonathan Stone January 2, 2013 No Comments

As we mentioned last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, inadequate medical care could quickly result in tragedy. When it comes to treating pregnant women and their unborn…

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…

Surgical error causes Illinois woman to endure months of pain

Jonathan Stone December 11, 2012 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, a misdiagnosis or failing to diagnose a patient’s illness, disorder or injury can result in serious complications. Sometimes…

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…

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…

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…

Former Joliet surgeon accused of inappropriately treating patients

Jonathan Stone November 7, 2012 No Comments

A doctor who is licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and Iowa has recently been accused of professional incompetence and misconduct. According to the Chicago Tribune, an Illinois patient reported…

Doctor’s license suspended by Illinois medical board

Jonathan Stone November 6, 2012 No Comments

A doctor who has been practicing in Illinois had his license suspended by the state’s medical board last week. The Illinois board of professional regulation did not say when or…

Illinois doctor failed to diagnose patient’s cancer for over a year

Jonathan Stone October 17, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that a doctor’s failure to diagnose a patient’s illness or chronic health problem can be traumatizing for…

Fungal meningitis threatens steroid use patients in Illinois

Jonathan Stone October 11, 2012 No Comments

Illinois residents who have received steroid injections over the past few months should be aware of the recent outbreak of fungal meningitis in people being treated with methylprednisolone acetate. Fungal…

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…

Nursing homes warned to take precautions to prevent frequent falls

Jonathan Stone September 25, 2012 No Comments

Last month on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn had signed an important law to make our state’s nursing homes safer for…

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…

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Wrongful death lawsuit blames Illinois nursing home for overdose

Illinois man now blind after botched tracheotomy

Who informs Chicago patients about defective medical devices?

Patient’s lawsuit against Illinois neurologist heads to trial

Botched C-section causes Illinois woman to contract infection

Doctor wrongly diagnosed Illinois woman with cancer, lawsuit says

Illinois doctor performs needless amputation, causes disfigurement

Parents blame Illinois hospital for baby’s death before birth

CRE superbug a deadly threat to vulnerable patients in Illinois

Surgical error causes Illinois woman to endure months of pain

Illinois teen dies from root canal surgery, dental chain sued

Illinois patient says dentist caused nerve damage, disfigurement

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

Former Joliet surgeon accused of inappropriately treating patients

Doctor’s license suspended by Illinois medical board

Illinois doctor failed to diagnose patient’s cancer for over a year

Fungal meningitis threatens steroid use patients in Illinois

Surgery patient harmed after Illinois hospital used wrong putty

Nursing homes warned to take precautions to prevent frequent falls

Man needs pacemaker after Illinois doctor performed wrong surgery

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