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Last week's blog post looked at one of the most common health problems a Chicago resident can face following a car accident: whiplash. Whiplash is just one of many ailments a person may endure when he is in a collision. From broken bones and painful bruises to damaged...

 Misdiagnosis is the most common type of medical error, with an estimated 10 to 20 percent of medical malpractice cases involving a diagnostic error. Moreover, the consequences of misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and other diagnostic errors are often catastrophic....

Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Among the most common head injuries are concussions, which are often sustained in sports activities, as well as car accidents and falls. Although they may seem like a relatively minor and common injury, in reality, concussions...

Whiplash occurs when a person's neck is forced to strain as his head and body are forced in separate directions. Many Chicago residents who have been in fender benders and more serious accidents have experienced whiplash to some degree. For many, whiplash is a...

  Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, with estimates indicating that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die each year due to some type of medical error. Thousands of additional patients are injured as a result of medical...

 The death of a loved one is always painful, confusing, and shocking. Often times loved ones are consumed with grief and may even be in a state of shock following the death, especially if the death was untimely or accidental. Although it is difficult, it is important...

Image credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured or killed as a result of inadequate medical care and negligence. Common reasons for medical malpractice include: misdiagnosis, lack of communication among medical staff,...

Prior posts on this Chicago personal injury law blog have talked about the legal requirements for bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Generally, a patient and a doctor must have a relationship before a claim can be filed, meaning that the doctor has agreed to...

 Surgical malpractice is one of the most common types of preventable medical error, with approximately 80 surgical "never events" - those errors that should never happen - occurring every week.  According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins University, surgical...

 If you were injured as a result of the actions - or inactions of someone else - you may wonder if you have a legal right to money damages. In order to pursue a personal injury lawsuit, you must file a claim within the applicable statute of limitations. Statutes of...