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Medical malpractice in Chicago may cause emotional harm, too

Jonathan Stone April 5, 2013 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice blog, we mentioned that medical errors can lead to serious infections and fatal injuries. Infections and injuries may certainly result in physical harm…

Studies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors

Jonathan Stone April 2, 2013 No Comments

People in Chicago often shudder to think about the long hours doctors may be working. Hospital doctors tend to work very long shifts, and many patients and their families might…

Should you settle your medical malpractice case or go to trial?

Jonathan Stone April 1, 2013 No Comments

Several weeks ago on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we mentioned that medical malpractice lawsuits may take several years to resolve. Even though doctors’ errors may leave patients with…

$2.4M award upheld in medical malpractice, missing ovary case

Jonathan Stone March 13, 2013 No Comments

In 2008, a 59-year-old woman had died after losing her battle with ovarian cancer. Although patients in Illinois and throughout the entire world die from cancer every year, the woman’s…

Woman injured after doctor forced abortion, lawsuit claims

Jonathan Stone March 11, 2013 No Comments

Medical malpractice should never be tolerated in Chicago and throughout the U.S., but there are some incidents of malpractice that are especially shocking and extremely difficult for victims, families and…

Doctor’s whistleblower lawsuit shines spotlight on trust issues

Jonathan Stone March 1, 2013 No Comments

Trust is a main component of any type of relationship. You entrust your spouse to be faithful, you entrust your accountant to keep track of your finances, and most importantly…

Are doctors performing too many unnecessary tests, procedures?

Jonathan Stone February 28, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that primary care physicians may make more errors when diagnosing patients than our country may realize. The…

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…

How long will your medical malpractice suit take to be resolved?

Jonathan Stone February 19, 2013 No Comments

When a Chicago doctor makes a mistake while caring for you, the outcome of his or her negligence may have drastic effects on your life. While no one wants to…

New mother dies after doctors fail to remove placenta after birth

Jonathan Stone February 18, 2013 No Comments

Last April, a 28-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy girl. The woman experienced no complications during the birth of her baby, but 12 days after having her baby, the…

Cook County agrees to pay millions for boy’s med mal injuries

Jonathan Stone February 7, 2013 No Comments

When medical malpractice causes Chicago patients to suffer irreparable harm, families are often left devastated by the consequences of such mistakes, especially when young children are the victims of medical…

Patient suffers mental disability after injury is misdiagnosed

Jonathan Stone February 5, 2013 No Comments

Brain injuries are often associated with accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents or slip-and-fall accidents, but Joliet doctors may also be responsible for causing these serious and disabling…

Hospital sued for leaving 16 objects in patient after surgery

Jonathan Stone January 29, 2013 No Comments

Doctors are not perfect and they are susceptible to making errors when treating patients in Chicago. Many errors are minor and cause patients no harm. But when doctors clearly deviate…

Hulk Hogan says medical mistake ruined his ability to earn millions

Jonathan Stone January 20, 2013 No Comments

Medical malpractice may cause severe physical and emotional harm. But victims of medical malpractice in Chicago may suffer other long-term consequences that people don’t always think about right away. For…

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…

Newborn dies after nurses fail to respond to mother’s needs

Jonathan Stone December 28, 2012 No Comments

First-time parents experience first-time joys. Yet, becoming a mother sometimes involves complications, and many new mothers must rely on hospital staff for help during the first 24-48 hours after giving…

Should doctors use computer programs to diagnose health problems?

Jonathan Stone December 24, 2012 No Comments

As we have mentioned before on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, it is important that doctors diagnose patients’ conditions as accurately and quickly as possible so that patients can…

Medical malpractice contributes to crash victim’s fatal injuries

Jonathan Stone December 20, 2012 No Comments

When Will County residents are involved in serious motor vehicle accidents, they may require immediate medical treatment in order to prevent their injuries from causing permanent damage. If not diagnosed…

Chicago doctor charged with area’s largest medication fraud

Jonathan Stone December 7, 2012 No Comments

While trust is important in any relationship, it’s crucial in a doctor-patient relationship. Patients must be able to trust that their physicians have their best interests in mind. Unfortunately, not…

Hospital rating system gives prestigious facility a failing grade

Jonathan Stone December 6, 2012 No Comments

The sudden need to seek hospital care for an illness or injury can be nerve-wracking for some folks in Chicago, yet a hospital’s high standards in patient care can help…

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Medical malpractice in Chicago may cause emotional harm, too

Studies show that shorter shifts lead to more medical errors

Should you settle your medical malpractice case or go to trial?

$2.4M award upheld in medical malpractice, missing ovary case

Woman injured after doctor forced abortion, lawsuit claims

Doctor’s whistleblower lawsuit shines spotlight on trust issues

Are doctors performing too many unnecessary tests, procedures?

Illinois man now blind after botched tracheotomy

How long will your medical malpractice suit take to be resolved?

New mother dies after doctors fail to remove placenta after birth

Cook County agrees to pay millions for boy’s med mal injuries

Patient suffers mental disability after injury is misdiagnosed

Hospital sued for leaving 16 objects in patient after surgery

Hulk Hogan says medical mistake ruined his ability to earn millions

Unsafe injections still a problem for Chicago patients?

Newborn dies after nurses fail to respond to mother’s needs

Should doctors use computer programs to diagnose health problems?

Medical malpractice contributes to crash victim’s fatal injuries

Chicago doctor charged with area’s largest medication fraud

Hospital rating system gives prestigious facility a failing grade

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