The medical industry is filled with professionals who have invested years of education and training into becoming doctors. This is why many patients trust their doctors to provide life-saving treatment in cases of illnesses and medical conditions. However, doctors are not perfect and can be prone to mistakes. In some…
Undergoing surgery is not an easy decision to make. Then, when the time comes for the procedure, you trust that the team in charge of the operation will do their best to help you feel better. Most of the time, surgeries successfully treat injuries and illnesses. However, complications from surgical…
As you live your daily life, you try to stay safe and healthy in different ways: from following traffic regulations and wearing protective equipment at work sites to attending your doctor’s appointments. However, accidents can happen, and even the most careful of people can get hurt as a result of…
When preventable errors occur in medical settings, patients can suffer devastating consequences such as physical pain, permanent disability, and even the loss of life. Unfortunately, medical mistakes happen more often than you might think. A John Hopkins study revealed that medical malpractice is among the leading causes of death in…
Medical providers are there to provide you relief from your pain or discomfort, treat life-threatening conditions, and help you get back to enjoying your life again. However, mistakes can also happen in the healthcare industry, and a John Hopkins University of School and Medicine study showed that misdiagnosis is the…
The Illinois Civil Liabilities Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/) defines wrongful death as a person’s untimely demise due to other people’s negligence or wrongful actions. The state also considers it wrongful death if the deceased (or decedent) could have filed for personal injury claims if they survived. But since…
Suffering from any life-altering injury, regardless of the cause, can be devastating and overwhelming. Aside from the physical pain and emotional suffering it has caused , you may also have to deal with other consequences like costly medical care, lost wages, and emotional trauma. Many victims try to handle their…
If you have suffered intense physical or emotional damage due to a medical misdiagnosis, know that you have legal recourse to file a medical malpractice lawsuit and seek damages. Know your options by seeking the help of a medical malpractice attorney in Chicago. What Constitutes a Misdiagnosis? On its own,…
Prescription and over-the-counter medications help you manage symptoms or recover from illnesses so you can ultimately get back to healthily enjoying your life. However, the same drugs you regard as your lifeline through your difficult times can also cause serious complications and even death when medication errors occur. If you…
The loss of a loved one is a devastating experience in and of itself. The pain becomes more significant, however, when the death was wrongful, untimely, and preventable had others been mindful of their actions or performed their duties diligently. But emotional distress is just one of the many problems…