Medical Malpractice

According to medical studies, long work shifts and sleep deprivation are putting both medical students and their patients at risk for injuries. Studies show that sleep deprivation impairs medical residents' performance and exposes patients to increased medical errors....

Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists have a complicated job and unfortunately, even small mistakes can lead to significant patient injuries. Administering the correct type and amount of medication is critical to keeping patients safe. Anesthesia and Human Error...

A surgeon who was called to the stand to vouch for a partner's expertise has admitted to lying to protect him. Though there is no way to tell if his testimony affected the final outcome of the trial, the doctor says that he is haunted by his actions. Other medical...

Obstetric negligence can result in infection, loss of fertility, stillbirth, cerebral palsy, and death of the baby and/or the mother. Hospitals, doctors, and nurses who treat pregnant women are required to provide a duty of care that will protect the mother and the...

Several studies have shown that more than 50 percent of doctors will fail to disclose or lie about medical errors that they or their colleagues have made. In order to uncover evidence of medical negligence, malpractice lawyers often retain medical experts who can...

Physician burnout, common among doctors, often leads to medical errors that result in patient injuries. If the problem is not treated or corrected, Illinois patients are likely to experience physician errors and medical injuries that require the assistance of a...