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Couples sue hospital after botched kidney transplant

Jonathan Stone November 27, 2013 No Comments

Hospital settings often become the temporary home for many patients who have serious conditions and illnesses. Due to the fragile physical condition of patients, it’s imperative that hospitals take measures…

Woman sues hospital after falling from hospital bed

Jonathan Stone November 13, 2013 No Comments

People who are ill or who have undergone a medical procedure are often required to stay in the hospital overnight. While in the hospital, patients readily depend upon members of…

Nursing home profits, losses affect Illinois quality of care

Jonathan Stone November 8, 2013 No Comments

Understaffed nursing homes are detrimental to residents who have the right to quality health care. Government and private nursing home operators operate within budgets that all too often take precedence…

Doctor sued for failing to properly remove medical device

Jonathan Stone November 5, 2013 No Comments

Even seemingly minor or routine medical procedures require a doctor to use care, precision and skill. Doctors, however, are human and, just like most Illinois residents, have an off day…

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…

Do Chicago surgeons really leave tools inside patients?

Jonathan Stone October 25, 2013 No Comments

Carelessness is not exclusive to accident-prone people. When you trip over a child’s toy, who’s to blame – the daughter who was told to put away her things or you…

Illinois hospitals strive to reduce preventable medical errors

Jonathan Stone October 24, 2013 No Comments

In Illinois, preventable medical errors contribute to the injury and death of thousands of patients. In addition to the harm suffered by patients, these medical errors also end up costing…

Surgeon accused of performing operation ‘doomed to fail’

Jonathan Stone October 3, 2013 No Comments

Testimony in a medical malpractice lawsuit against an orthopedic surgeon suggests that the defendant not only botched the operation, but that he should never have tried to perform it in…

Robotic system may be causing sensitive surgical errors

Jonathan Stone September 13, 2013 No Comments

According to a report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the manufacturer of a robotic surgery system is listed as a defendant in approximately 30 different product liability…

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…

Doctor commits 38 mistakes during surgery, suit alleges

Jonathan Stone July 11, 2013 No Comments

Though most medical professionals are just that — professional — some in Cook, Illinois, may not have their patients in mind all of the time. If a doctor loses her…

Hospital vows changes after patient commits suicide

Jonathan Stone June 28, 2013 No Comments

It is unusual for a hospital to admit its mistakes in the midst of a medical malpractice lawsuit. So it is surprising and encouraging to learn that a Chicago-area hospital…

Man says surgeon botched his nose jobs, left him deformed

Jonathan Stone June 26, 2013 No Comments

A man who was left with a virtually useless nose after a string of 24 operations says his cosmetic surgeon is responsible for his current state. He has filed a…

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…

Fingertip infection not treated properly, Illinois patient sues

Jonathan Stone May 31, 2013 No Comments

Chicago patients who must undergo intense surgical operations or medical treatments might assume that their risk of being injured by a doctor’s mistake is greater because of the complex nature…

Evidence proving eye exam not performed may bolster med mal case

Jonathan Stone May 23, 2013 No Comments

Our Chicago medical malpractice law blog has discussed a variety of mistakes that have been made when doctors were trusted by their patients to provide them with quality care. When…

Patient disfigured after Illinois surgeon damages spinal cord

Jonathan Stone May 17, 2013 No Comments

As we have mentioned in other posts on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, there are risks that are associated with any type of surgery. However, surgeons, nurses and hospitals…

Lawsuit: Irreversible surgery leaves child with wrong genitalia

Jonathan Stone May 16, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago doctors and hospitals are negligent, they risk making mistakes that may never be fixed or repaired. In addition to suffering physical scars and injuries, victims of medical malpractice…

Anesthesiologist accused of stabbing, injuring Illinois patient

Jonathan Stone May 14, 2013 No Comments

Last month, it was reported that an anesthesiologist is being sued in Illinois for harming one of her patients. The medical malpractice lawsuit accuses the doctor of administering an epidural…

Man suffered paralysis injuries while being admitted to hospital

Jonathan Stone May 9, 2013 No Comments

On June 20, 2009, a man who had suffered from a psychiatric condition was taken to a hospital because he had become very disoriented from not taking his medication. While…

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Couples sue hospital after botched kidney transplant

Woman sues hospital after falling from hospital bed

Nursing home profits, losses affect Illinois quality of care

Doctor sued for failing to properly remove medical device

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

Do Chicago surgeons really leave tools inside patients?

Illinois hospitals strive to reduce preventable medical errors

Surgeon accused of performing operation ‘doomed to fail’

Robotic system may be causing sensitive surgical errors

Suit alleges that sedatives led to fall, death of patient

Doctor commits 38 mistakes during surgery, suit alleges

Hospital vows changes after patient commits suicide

Man says surgeon botched his nose jobs, left him deformed

Woman’s breast augmentation results in life-altering injuries

Fingertip infection not treated properly, Illinois patient sues

Evidence proving eye exam not performed may bolster med mal case

Patient disfigured after Illinois surgeon damages spinal cord

Lawsuit: Irreversible surgery leaves child with wrong genitalia

Anesthesiologist accused of stabbing, injuring Illinois patient

Man suffered paralysis injuries while being admitted to hospital

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