Medical malpractice is, unfortunately, more common than many people realize. Naturally, doctors, clinics, hospitals and insurance companies are all eager to limit their losses when malpractice leaves a patient with injuries -- and that’s where contributory negligence...
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Have you been the victim of a surgical ‘never event?’
Having surgery requires that you put a lot of faith in to someone's professional skills. They must act with precision, maintain a sterile environment and catch any issues, like excessive bleeding, quickly in order to keep you safe. While most surgeries are successful...
Distracted doctoring: Phones in the operating room
Distracted driving gets a lot of focus when talking about the downsides of smartphones, but the truth is that these devices, which are often addictive, can distract us in many other settings than just the car. Even doctors aren't immune. Patients can come to harm if a...
What happens if a medical provider misdiagnoses you? Can you sue?
You went to the hospital with a splitting headache. You had never had a headache that was so bad before, so it was scary to you. Once there, the medical provider ordered intravenous fluids, performed a physical exam and treated you for a migraine. You were then sent...
Georgia malpractice claim alleges shocking errors by hospital
When you get hurt in an accident, it is only natural to turn to a hospital and doctors for help. It’s also natural to assume that they’ll do their best to improve your condition -- not make your situation worse. It doesn’t always work out, however. Consider the...
Hundreds of children may have been given fake vaccines by pediatrician
An Evergreen Park pediatrician’s suicide note led police to suspect that the doctor had been falsifying his medical records for years and fooling parents into believing that he was inoculating their children against common childhood illnesses when he really wasn’t....
Is a doctor’s misdiagnosis medical malpractice?
Especially when it comes to life-changing matters, you trust your physician to diagnose you accurately. The right diagnoses can lead to helpful prescriptions and treatments. On the other hand, a misdiagnosis can lead to catastrophic results like worsening conditions...
Surgery errors are 2nd-leading cause of malpractice complaints
Medical mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease and cancer, according to a report by Johns Hopkins. Research shows at least 250,000 people die from these mistakes every year. Most medical malpractice lawsuits result from...
Scientists identify form of dementia similar to Alzheimer’s
Illinois residents who have a loved one with Alzheimer's should know that misdiagnoses are not uncommon. A new report with contributions from scientists across the world has identified a type of dementia that mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer's like memory loss and...
Studies look at IT errors in medical settings
In some hospitals, the biomedical and IT departments are not communicating as well as they could be, and that could lead to medical errors for patients in Illinois. According to one study, when hospitals work to improve communication between these departments, patient...