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Researchers say fewer hospitals, doctors performing early deliveries

Jonathan Stone April 23, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned in previous posts on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, birth injuries can have devastating effects on families, babies and new parents in Will County, even…

Mother suffered infection after Illinois doctor botched C-section

Jonathan Stone April 19, 2013 No Comments

A caesarean section is a surgical procedure, and like any other patient in Chicago who undergoes a surgical procedure, a patient who undergoes a C-section must be closely monitored and…

Illinois doctors ignored patient’s complaints of pain, suit claims

Jonathan Stone April 3, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that scientists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are becoming very concerned about the spread of…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Nursing homes don’t always provide care patients are billed for, part two

Jonathan Stone January 19, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we began discussing a troubling report that was recently published by Bloomberg News. The report suggests that nursing home abuse…

Unsafe injections still a problem for Chicago patients?

Jonathan Stone January 11, 2013 No Comments

Washing of the hands, making sure medical equipment is clean and never using needles twice are just some of the many things medical personnel are required to do when treating…

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…

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…

Child infections can be deadly when doctors ignore warning signs

Jonathan Stone November 20, 2012 No Comments

When doctors misdiagnose a patient’s symptoms, the patient’s condition and symptoms are usually prolonged. In worst case scenarios, a wrongful death can result from a misdiagnosis, as was the case…

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.…

Meningitis outbreak hits Illinois: What about the victims?

Jonathan Stone October 19, 2012 No Comments

As of Monday, there is one case of fungal meningitis in Illinois and nearly 212 across the country. Twelve people have died and we can expect this number to rise.…

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…

Nurse accused of stealing painkillers from hospital patients

Jonathan Stone September 14, 2012 No Comments

Patients in nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities are entitled to receive top notch care every moment of every day by their nurses and doctors. Unfortunately, nursing negligence does happen…

Child’s undiagnosed infection resulted in permanent brain damage

Jonathan Stone September 6, 2012 No Comments

Brain injuries resulting from medical malpractice are commonly associated with birth complications not handled appropriately by doctors, hospitals and nurses. As we mentioned in our previous post on our Joliet…

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…

Cleanliness should be a priority at all Illinois hospitals

Jonathan Stone August 30, 2012 No Comments

Patients in Chicago may want to think twice about the sanitary conditions their hospital, nursing home, or doctor’s office claims to keep. Recent reports and statistics on serious hospital infections…

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Researchers say fewer hospitals, doctors performing early deliveries

Mother suffered infection after Illinois doctor botched C-section

Illinois doctors ignored patient’s complaints of pain, suit claims

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

Was bully victim also a victim of hospital negligence?

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

Botched C-section causes Illinois woman to contract infection

Nursing homes don’t always provide care patients are billed for, part two

Unsafe injections still a problem for Chicago patients?

Illinois doctor performs needless amputation, causes disfigurement

CRE superbug a deadly threat to vulnerable patients in Illinois

Illinois teen dies from root canal surgery, dental chain sued

Child infections can be deadly when doctors ignore warning signs

Study reveals post-surgical errors are common and dangerous

Meningitis outbreak hits Illinois: What about the victims?

Knee surgeries can have dangerous implications for Chicago patients

Nurse accused of stealing painkillers from hospital patients

Child’s undiagnosed infection resulted in permanent brain damage

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

Cleanliness should be a priority at all Illinois hospitals

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