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Illinois nursing home cited after patient’s escape, death

Jonathan Stone February 15, 2012 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we discussed the tragic death of an Illinois nursing home patient in January after he left a Belleville facility without any…

Illinois nursing home patient leaves facility unattended, dies

Jonathan Stone February 8, 2012 No Comments

As some Illinois families may have experienced, taking care of a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be a challenging task, especially when adult children are working…

Ruling could prompt more malpractice suits for emotional distress

Jonathan Stone February 2, 2012 No Comments

In Illinois, patients and loved ones of individuals who have suffered serious health complications, injuries or death as a result of a medical professional’s negligence may choose to file a…

Preventable birth injuries in U.S. can cause permanent damage

Jonathan Stone January 31, 2012 No Comments

Medical professionals in Illinois deliver healthy, beautiful babies every day. But as we have discussed before on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, doctors and nurses risk making serious mistakes…

Man dies after pneumonia goes untreated by medical professionals

Jonathan Stone January 27, 2012 No Comments

Individuals die from a variety of health complications every day in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S. However, no one should have to die as a result of a misdiagnosis…

Mother settles lawsuit with nursing home over daughter’s death

Jonathan Stone January 14, 2012 No Comments

As parents begin to age or siblings with severe disabilities begin to require constant care and medical treatment, some Chicago families may choose to put their loved ones in nursing…

Low staffing at nursing homes can lead to nursing negligence

Jonathan Stone December 10, 2011 No Comments

Poor patient care, injuries and even wrongful death can result from nursing negligence in any Illinois nursing home. But could negligence in our nation’s nursing homes be minimized simply by…

Nursing home makes improvements after finding maggots on patient

Jonathan Stone December 9, 2011 No Comments

After discovering maggots in a patient’s catheter, a nursing home was placed on a federal agency’s list for providing less than satisfactory care to patients. Since the incident in September,…

Family of medical malpractice victim wins lawsuit

Jonathan Stone November 23, 2011 No Comments

Medication errors are a common form of medical malpractice in Illinois and throughout the entire U.S. Drugs are prescribed to countless individuals every day, but when patients are given the…

Hospital held responsible for man’s wrongful death after fall

Jonathan Stone November 20, 2011 No Comments

Patients can be at risk of suffering brain injuries in a number of ways when they are in a hospital to undergo surgery. One of the most common causes of…

Illinois nursing home accused of negligence after resident’s death

Jonathan Stone November 16, 2011 No Comments

Our Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are governed by specific state laws and regulations in order to hold employees and managers accountable for providing the best care for…

Federal judge says inmate received poor treatment for tumors

Jonathan Stone November 10, 2011 No Comments

In 2001, an inmate at a maximum security prison in Illinois was diagnosed with fibroneuroma, a disease that causes the growth of benign tumors in the peripheral nervous system. When…

Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of negligence in Jackson’s death

Jonathan Stone November 8, 2011 No Comments

After only a week since prosecutors wrapped up the questioning of several witnesses in the case of Dr. Conrad Murray, a jury announced Monday that Michael Jackson’s physician has been…

Family to receive $10 million settlement in ER negligence case

Jonathan Stone November 4, 2011 No Comments

Many Illinois parents may agree that it can be heartbreaking to see a young child suffer from an illness, even if the child only has a cold or the flu.…

Expert says Jackson’s doctor failed to follow standard of care

Jonathan Stone November 2, 2011 No Comments

The world was shocked on June 25, 2009, after learning about the tragic death of Michael Jackson. Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s doctor and friend, has since been accused of causing…

Jury awards $144 million for care of child injured during birth

Jonathan Stone October 28, 2011 No Comments

The birth of a child is often one of the most joyful moments of a parent’s life. However, without proper medical care and attention, the birth of a child could…

Former Illinois nursing home employee admits to neglect

Jonathan Stone October 21, 2011 No Comments

A former nursing home employee — whom McHenry County prosecutors claim was involved with the deaths of six patients — pled guilty last week to felony criminal neglect. In exchange…

Illinois hospital sued after failing to monitor surgery patient

Jonathan Stone October 13, 2011 No Comments

There are a number of things that can go wrong during any type of surgery. Knowing about the risks that are involved with surgery, patients often are relieved once making…

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Illinois nursing home cited after patient’s escape, death

Illinois nursing home patient leaves facility unattended, dies

Ruling could prompt more malpractice suits for emotional distress

Preventable birth injuries in U.S. can cause permanent damage

Man dies after pneumonia goes untreated by medical professionals

Mother settles lawsuit with nursing home over daughter’s death

Low staffing at nursing homes can lead to nursing negligence

Nursing home makes improvements after finding maggots on patient

Family of medical malpractice victim wins lawsuit

Hospital held responsible for man’s wrongful death after fall

Illinois nursing home accused of negligence after resident’s death

Federal judge says inmate received poor treatment for tumors

Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of negligence in Jackson’s death

Family to receive $10 million settlement in ER negligence case

Expert says Jackson’s doctor failed to follow standard of care

Jury awards $144 million for care of child injured during birth

Former Illinois nursing home employee admits to neglect

Illinois hospital sued after failing to monitor surgery patient

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