Personal Injury Law

10 Signs of Alzheimer?s or Dementias

Posted on June 10, 2020
10 Alzheimer?s or Dementia Warning Signs and Symptoms to Watch For According to the Alzheimer’s Association, a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills can start an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis. Sometimes the diagnosis is missed though if a physician fails to seek further medical opinions or perform the right tests...

Seven Examples of Medical Malpractice

Posted on May 27, 2020
7 Ways Medical Malpractice Can Occur That You May Not Be Aware Of According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in 5 Americans will experience a medical error in their lifetime. And at the same time, less than 10% of all medical errors are reported...

Illinois Hospitals Open For Elective Surgeries & Outpatient Procedures

Posted on May 21, 2020
As Elective Surgeries and Outpatient Procedures Resume, Medical Mistakes Will Return Most elective surgeries and non-emergent outpatient visits have been put on hold since mid-March, when the Illinois Department of Public Health recommended canceling these procedures in response to preventing the potential exposure to coronavirus...

How COVID-19 Is Temporarily Changing the Way Medicare Does Business

Posted on April 13, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken over the American healthcare system as a response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus pandemic by creating new rules and waivers of pre-coronavirus operations related to Medicare. CMS says the swift changes will help ?local hospitals and health systems have the capacity to absorb and effectively […]

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Medical Groups Race to Identify COVID-19 Risks to Mom and Baby

Posted on April 02, 2020
Many expectant parents are now facing a new reality and uncertainty about the health care risks related to coronavirus exposure. So far, According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, current data on COVID-19 does not suggest pregnant women are at greater risk of getting the virus but similar to other respiratory infections, they are […]

FDA: Pfizer and Mylan EpiPens & EpiPen Jrs Prove to Cause Serious Harm

Posted on March 26, 2020
While the purpose of medical devices is to prevent injury and save lives, mistakes continue to be made, and patients become hurt. On Tuesday, March 24, the Food and Drug Administration let out a swift warning that the EpiPen 0.03mg (epinephrine auto-injector) and EpiPen Jr 0...

Stroke Signs In Young People Often Overlooked

Posted on March 16, 2020
Doctors May Miss Stroke Signs in Young People According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are on the rise among young people and in the past decade there has been a 44% increase in the number of young Americans hospitalized due to stroke. While that is an issue in itself, doctors and medical agencies are proving they may not be […]

Link To Treating Depression & Diagnosing Diabetes

Posted on March 16, 2020
Researchers Identify Connection Between Treating Depression and Onset of Diabetes Long-term use of antidepressants isn?t breaking news, but now the overuse of the prescription drugs has been linked to diabetes. According to a National Institute of Mental Health study published in Diabetes Care in February 2020, long-term antidepressant use increases the risk for type 2 […]

Patients Are Worried About Coronavirus

Posted on March 11, 2020
Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2020 Each year, the nonprofit ECRI Institute puts out a ?Top 10 Patient Safety Concern Executive Brief? aimed to bring a heightened awareness for a better continuum of care and stronger accountability for U.S. health care systems...

One of The Worst Medical Malpractices Cases in American History

Posted on March 09, 2020
In 2017, a jury sent ex-neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, aka Dr. D and Dr. Death, to life in prison for botched surgeries that resulted in two deaths and multiple cases of paralysis. Prosecutors said Duntsch?s surgical outcomes were so poor, so beyond the accepted standard of care, that a grand jury indicted him on five counts […]

Overexposure to Radiation Leads to Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on March 31, 2011
Radiology errors are a form of systematic hospital mistake that often affects large groups of patients. Over the past few months several large institutions have become embroiled in scandal following similar radiation exposure problems. The issue has occurred in a variety of settings, from a U...

Chicago Product Liability Lawyer Shares Information About Medical Wipe Dangers

Posted on March 30, 2011
One of our roles as Chicago product liability lawyers is to raise awareness and help victims of ill-manufactured goods. The products involved often include things that consumers buy for themselves on store shelves. In addition, those dangerous items are often specialized tools that average consumers do not buy directly?instead they fall victim to the items through other means...

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Begins Against Negligent Nose Doctor

Posted on March 29, 2011
A medical malpractice trial recently began in a local courtroom, the culmination of a high-profile wrongful death lawsuit filed against a local surgeon. According to AboutLawsuits, opening statements have been made in the case. This represents the first case to go to trial against the doctor...

Conservative Politician Comes Out Against Unnecessary, Dangerous Tort Reform Law

Posted on March 28, 2011
As we have often mentioned on this blog, tort reform legislation (both at the state and federal levels) is an unnecessary intrusion into the Constitutional powers and rights given to the American people. The efforts to limit the ability of injured victims to seek fairness in the legal system is often nothing more than a power grab by big interests who seek to insulate themselves from the costs of injuring others in their quest for profits...

Many Doctors Failing to Provide Proper Drug Oversight?Leading to Medication Errors

Posted on March 27, 2011
A new study reported in HealthDay exposes a potentially dangerous flaw in the way that many addictive medications are used throughout the country. Doctors and other medical professionals are the ones charged with best understanding the effects of the medications that they prescribe to their patients...

Defective DePuy Hip Implants Continue to Affect Illinois Victims

Posted on March 26, 2011
Stories of hardship and suffering of those who were given defective DePuy hips implants continue to be heard across the country. The State Journal-Register recently shared the story of one Illinois hip recall victim whose life has been turned upside down by the medical device problem...

Hospital Negligence Leads to Bacteria Infections

Posted on March 25, 2011
No matter how many safeguards are put into place or how clear protocols are disseminated at a medical facility, hospital errors will always occur if the employees implementing those standards are negligent or abusive. In other words, medical malpractice can only be prevented if nurses, doctors, and all other medical professionals follow the required actions at all times...

Many Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Start With Hospital Communication Errors

Posted on March 24, 2011
The Wall Street Journal recently discussed a common workplace problem that has particularly deadly effects when conducted by health-care workers. A new study has found that poor and disrespectful communication between colleagues in a hospital leads to increased chances of medical errors...

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Shares List of Common Malpractice Events

Posted on March 23, 2011
Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers know that most people in our area have heard the words ?medical malpractice.? But unless you have ever fallen victim yourself than there is a good chance you are not familiar with the various forms in which the medical mistakes occur...

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Illinois-Area Medical Malpractice

Posted on March 22, 2011
The Madison-St. Clair Record reported last week on a medical malpractice lawsuit that was filed on behalf of a woman who died following questionable treatment by several doctors at two hospitals?St. Elizabeth?s Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St...

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyer Files Lawsuit After Surgical Error

Posted on March 21, 2011
Earlier this month the Quad City Times shared the story of an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer that has filed suit on behalf of a patient who was blinded after a back surgery. The victim sought representation to file the medical malpractice lawsuit against the surgeon who performed the operation, ORA Joint & Bone Centers, and Trinity Regional Health System...

Medical Malpractice Occurs With Unnecessary Prescriptions

Posted on March 20, 2011
Earlier this week we reported on a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a doctor and hospital accused of implementing unnecessary heart stents. Unfortunately, the problem of unnecessary medical care is not isolated to one location or one type of procedure...

Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed After Child Born with Cerebral Palsy

Posted on March 20, 2011
As we have often discussed on this blog, each day children are born with the often debilitating muscle disorder known as cerebral palsy. Sadly, many of those infants could have avoided acquiring the birth injury if only the medical professionals involved in their delivery would have acted consistent with recognized medical standards...

Illinois Medical Lawsuit Involving Kickbacks and Illegal Deals

Posted on March 19, 2011
An Illinois medical company is set to pay $85 million as part of an Illinois medical lawsuit settlement, reported Reuters last week. The Illinois lawsuit stems from allegations that the company, Medline Industries Inc., paid illegal kickbacks to different hospitals and businesses that buy its supplies...

Another Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed For Unnecessary Heart Stent Implants

Posted on March 18, 2011
Pittsburgh Live reported yesterday on a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging a physician performed a string of dangerous and unnecessary medical procedures. The suit alleges that a physician knowingly had a heart stent implanted into a patient who didn?t actually need it...

The Hidden Motives of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit ?Reform?

Posted on March 17, 2011
All political observers are aware that there is often disconnect between the publicly stated reason for a policy and hidden motivations kept from the general citizenry. That is certainly also true about claims made by proponents of current efforts to pass so-called ?tort reform...

Illinois Medical Malpractice Watch: Latest Tort Reform Bill Infringes on Judicial & Religious Liberty

Posted on March 16, 2011
The 7th Amendment Advocate blog remains a good source of comprehensive, clear-sighted analysis of the tort reform debate. Last week a new post outlined the details of the latest misguided legislation aimed at taking away the rights of negligence victims...

Chicago-Area Surgeon Faces Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on March 15, 2011
A former international fugitive and high-profile negligent doctor will face a judge and jury in his first trial on Monday after five year on the run. According to the Indy Star, the Hammond plastic surgeon has been charged by countless victims for basic negligence, medical malpractice, and wrongful death...

Corporations Seek Tort Reform To Take Away Rights of Illinois Medical Malpractice Victims

Posted on March 14, 2011
An article in the Huffington Post last week emphasized a principle that we have discussed often on this blog: the effect tort reform will have on limiting valid Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits. The story attempted to provide context to the often misleading claims made by proponents of reform...

Failure to Diagnose Cancer Leads to Lawsuit

Posted on March 13, 2011
The Tribune Star shared the details last week of a verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The case was filed against a doctor who failed to diagnose colon cancer in a patient in 2004. The victim, a former police officer, alleged that his doctor at the AP&S Clinic failed to perform necessary tests that could have detected his colon cancer...

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