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Is there racial bias in America’s ERs?

Jonathan Stone October 1, 2013 No Comments

Discussions of lingering racial bias in the United States are often uncomfortable, but sometimes necessary. One would hope that doctors, nurses and other medical professionals would give good care to…

NFL lawsuits shed light on devastating impact of brain injuries

Jonathan Stone September 21, 2013 No Comments

The human brain is undoubtedly the most important and complex of all human organs. Not only is the brain responsible for nearly every bodily process, but parts of the brain…

Hospital changes mind, gives teen heart transplant

Jonathan Stone August 29, 2013 No Comments

Back on Aug. 13, we discussed a teenager from another state who needed a heart transplant due to a life-threatening condition. He went to the hospital to get on the…

Medical testing, poor follow-up paralyzed woman’s face

Jonathan Stone August 22, 2013 No Comments

Medical testing is an important part of the improvement of our knowledge of diseases and advancement of new treatments. People who volunteer to test experimental medications or procedures contribute a…

Don’t worry about health care system when considering malpractice

Jonathan Stone August 15, 2013 No Comments

When a person is admitted to the hospital, she or he may often think that everything will be alright, and that the best care will be provided. This may be…

Teen who needs heart transplant rejected due to grades

Jonathan Stone August 13, 2013 No Comments

There are several factors doctors must consider when a patient needs a heart transplant. We would expect most of those considerations to be medical. For example, is the potentially donated…

Some hospitals limiting CT scans for children

Jonathan Stone July 11, 2013 No Comments

Children with serious injuries and illnesses often present a major challenge to physicians. Often, these patients are unable to explain where or what hurts, making it difficult to decide on…

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…

When a differential diagnosis is not conducted, patients may pay

Jonathan Stone June 5, 2013 No Comments

When Chicago parents rush their ill children to the emergency room, they do so because they believe that something is seriously wrong with their children, and because they also trust…

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…

Hospital patient suffers brain injury after throat swells shut

Jonathan Stone June 3, 2013 No Comments

Many Joliet residents may associate brain injuries with concussions suffered during sporting events or serious accidents involving slips, trips and falls. However, another common cause of a brain injury is…

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…

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…

Malpractice claims make up small percent of medical costs in U.S.

Jonathan Stone May 10, 2013 No Comments

As health care costs continue to rise in the U.S., some argue that high medical malpractice payouts are partially to blame. In an effort to lower our nation’s health care…

Hospital blamed for man’s fatal stroke, fall complications

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

In Chicago, doctors may certainly face medical malpractice lawsuits if they fail to properly diagnose patients who have suffered strokes. When strokes are not diagnosed or treated as quickly as…

Conflict among Chicago doctors, nurses may lead to medical errors

Jonathan Stone May 2, 2013 No Comments

What causes medical professionals in Chicago and throughout the country to make medical errors that harm or kill thousands of patients every year? As our medical malpractice law blog has…

Illinois woman sues doctor over mother-to-baby infection, injury

Jonathan Stone April 30, 2013 No Comments

Illinois women who are currently pregnant or have been pregnant understand that it is important for them to visit their doctors on a regular basis throughout their pregnancies. During prenatal…

Jury concludes doctor did everything to try to safely deliver baby

Jonathan Stone April 26, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week, a family learned that a jury decided to side with a doctor in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The family’s child had suffered an injury during birth five…

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…

Illinois brain injury victim looking forward to bright future

Jonathan Stone April 15, 2013 No Comments

Our Joliet medical malpractice blog often discusses the types of injuries and health complications patients may experience when doctors and hospitals fail to provide proper treatment to patients who are…

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Is there racial bias in America’s ERs?

NFL lawsuits shed light on devastating impact of brain injuries

Hospital changes mind, gives teen heart transplant

Medical testing, poor follow-up paralyzed woman’s face

Don’t worry about health care system when considering malpractice

Teen who needs heart transplant rejected due to grades

Some hospitals limiting CT scans for children

Hospital vows changes after patient commits suicide

When a differential diagnosis is not conducted, patients may pay

Woman’s breast augmentation results in life-altering injuries

Hospital patient suffers brain injury after throat swells shut

Evidence proving eye exam not performed may bolster med mal case

Anesthesiologist accused of stabbing, injuring Illinois patient

Malpractice claims make up small percent of medical costs in U.S.

Hospital blamed for man’s fatal stroke, fall complications

Conflict among Chicago doctors, nurses may lead to medical errors

Illinois woman sues doctor over mother-to-baby infection, injury

Jury concludes doctor did everything to try to safely deliver baby

Doctor failed to detect bed sores on elderly Illinois patient

Illinois brain injury victim looking forward to bright future

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