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Chicago hospital, Planned Parenthood sued again for woman’s death

Jonathan Stone January 8, 2013 No Comments

Last August, we had mentioned on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog that a woman had filed a lawsuit against a local hospital and Planned Parenthood of Illinois for their…

Parents blame Illinois hospital for baby’s death before birth

Jonathan Stone January 2, 2013 No Comments

As we mentioned last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, inadequate medical care could quickly result in tragedy. When it comes to treating pregnant women and their unborn…

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…

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…

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…

Lawsuit claims Joliet resident died from medication error

Jonathan Stone November 27, 2012 No Comments

Two years ago, a Joliet resident had been taken to a local hospital after she began to experience chest pain. Medical professionals treated and monitored the 24-year-old woman for two…

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…

Hospital failed to diagnose and treat Illinois woman’s bed sores

Jonathan Stone November 19, 2012 No Comments

Bed sores are preventable in many cases and when caught early on by medical professionals, bed sores can be treated without causing patients to suffer life-threatening complications. But when patients…

Safety checks always needed for routine surgeries like liposuction

Jonathan Stone November 5, 2012 No Comments

Hundreds of people in Illinois choose to undergo liposuction each year and expect the procedure to be safe and effective since it is such a common procedure in the U.S.…

Study: Sharing notes leads to better patient outcomes

Jonathan Stone October 26, 2012 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that clear communication between doctors and their patients may help to reduce medical errors and prevent serious injuries,…

Families deserve to hold doctors accountable for tragic mistakes

Jonathan Stone October 19, 2012 No Comments

Some Joliet residents might not understand why it is necessary for some victims of medical malpractice to be awarded a significant amount of money for damages. Perhaps a recent lawsuit…

Illinois doctor failed to diagnose patient’s cancer for over a year

Jonathan Stone October 17, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that a doctor’s failure to diagnose a patient’s illness or chronic health problem can be traumatizing for…

Paramedics did not treat pregnant woman quickly enough, family says

Jonathan Stone October 9, 2012 No Comments

Paramedics and EMTs in Will County and throughout the entire state of Illinois are responsible for saving hundreds of lives every year. But like doctors and nurses, these professionals are…

Medical center under fire after patient dies in lobby

Jonathan Stone September 28, 2012 No Comments

A family recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a U.S. hospital after their loved one died in the facility’s waiting room over the summer. According to the wrongful death…

Doctor blames nurse for child’s overdose after dental procedure

Jonathan Stone September 25, 2012 No Comments

In December 2009, a 22-month-old boy died from complications after a dental procedure. When the dental procedure was performed, everything seemed to be going well. But hours after the child…

Doctor not liable for fatal crash caused by patient, jury says

Jonathan Stone September 13, 2012 No Comments

Patients who suffer from serious or chronic medical conditions expect to be monitored and cared for by Will County physicians who properly diagnose conditions and illnesses, prescribe necessary medications that…

Patient died after Illinois doctor prescribed powerful opiate

Jonathan Stone September 5, 2012 No Comments

Many Chicago patients benefit from prescription medications. Some need to take medications on a daily basis to control their blood pressure or diabetes. Other people might use prescription drugs 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…

Cook County lawsuit says hospital failed to stop woman’s bleeding

Jonathan Stone August 29, 2012 No Comments

Last month, a woman’s 24-year-old daughter died after a surgical procedure at an Illinois hospital. This week, the woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital and Planned Parenthood…

Illinois surgery patient died from preventable choking injuries

Jonathan Stone August 29, 2012 No Comments

In Joliet and throughout the entire state of Illinois, medical professionals have a duty to provide quality care to all patients. This is often referred to as the “standard of…

Tag: wrongful death

Chicago hospital, Planned Parenthood sued again for woman’s death

Parents blame Illinois hospital for baby’s death before birth

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

Medical malpractice contributes to crash victim’s fatal injuries

Illinois teen dies from root canal surgery, dental chain sued

Lawsuit claims Joliet resident died from medication error

Child infections can be deadly when doctors ignore warning signs

Hospital failed to diagnose and treat Illinois woman’s bed sores

Safety checks always needed for routine surgeries like liposuction

Study: Sharing notes leads to better patient outcomes

Families deserve to hold doctors accountable for tragic mistakes

Illinois doctor failed to diagnose patient’s cancer for over a year

Paramedics did not treat pregnant woman quickly enough, family says

Medical center under fire after patient dies in lobby

Doctor blames nurse for child’s overdose after dental procedure

Doctor not liable for fatal crash caused by patient, jury says

Patient died after Illinois doctor prescribed powerful opiate

Cleanliness should be a priority at all Illinois hospitals

Cook County lawsuit says hospital failed to stop woman’s bleeding

Illinois surgery patient died from preventable choking injuries

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