Some of our community’s most vulnerable members may suffer various types of abuse in nursing homes. Even though these facilities are supposed to provide care that meets certain standards, residents all too often fall victim to mistreatment by those charged with their...
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What to Do When You Get Hit by a Car
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Feb 28, 2023 | Personal Injury
After you get hit by a car as a pedestrian, you should take the proper steps to recover medically and financially. You potentially have the option of filing a lawsuit against a negligent driver. Here, you'll learn about the specific steps to take if a car hits you and...
What Is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jan 31, 2023 | Birth Injuries
The key difference between a birth injury and a birth defect is the specific cause of the condition. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they develop under different circumstances, and one type of condition may warrant malpractice lawsuits. Birth Injuries...
How to Start a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jan 24, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
If you want to start a medical malpractice lawsuit, you'll need to complete various tasks such as notifying healthcare providers, collecting evidence, and proving that medical malpractice took place. The process for how to start a medical malpractice lawsuit is often...
Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim Myself?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jan 17, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
If you're considering filing a medical malpractice claim following a medical error, you may be able to file a claim on your own in some cases. You may think, “I can file a medical malpractice claim myself,” but doing so often isn't in your best interests. Instead,...
Top Causes of Fatal Medical Errors
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Dec 22, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
There are many potential causes of fatal medical errors that medical professionals may be liable for, including everything from medication errors and misdiagnoses to communication problems and poor information flow. If you believe a doctor or another medical...
What Questions To Ask a Medical Malpractice Attorney
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 7, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Knowing what questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney is instrumental in choosing the right attorney for your situation. Start your initial conversation with your potential attorney by asking how long the attorney has practiced medical malpractice law. Many...
How to Prepare for a Car Accident Lawsuit
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 30, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
To prepare for a car accident lawsuit in Illinois, document everything related to the case and continue to follow your medical treatment recommendations. Meet with lawyers as soon as possible, since you are operating under a two-year statute of limitations for...
Why Go to a Chiropractor After a Car Accident?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 23, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
https://www.sgklawyers.com/blog/2022/09/how-to-prepare-for-a-car-accident-lawsuit/ You should go to a chiropractor after a car accident for multiple reasons: chiropractors have the skills and resources to care for auto-related injuries, a visit may strengthen your...
Can You Sue a Doctor for a Misdiagnosis?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
You can sue a doctor for a misdiagnosis if it rises to the level of medical malpractice. Misdiagnosing an illness, not diagnosing at all, or delaying the diagnosis is of an illness is one of the most serious kinds of medical malpractice. To prove your case, attorneys...
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