Medical Malpractice

Doctors can be held liable for far more than just their own mistakes in a medical malpractice case. The term is broad enough to encompass many things that happen during the medical care process that injures the patient, where the doctor acts unreasonably. They may...

When you go to see medical professionals, you often vest your whole trust in them. After all, without knowing with certainty how anything works, you need to trust that your doctor will have everything figured out on your behalf and will make the best choices for you....

A perforated bowel — otherwise known as gastrointestinal perforation, intestinal perforation and ruptured bowel — occurs when the wall of your gastrointestinal tract tears. Though there are many causes of a perforated bowel, one well-known cause is an accident that...

Zofran use during pregnancy has been linked to various birth defects. Families of babies who were born with birth defects after their mothers took Zofran during pregnancy are filing lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline and doctors who prescribed the drug. Families have...

Chicago midwives can be held liable when their negligent actions cause injuries to mothers or babies. If the midwife was working for an agency, birthing center, or hospital, that entity may be able to be held liable for injuries as well. An Illinois medical...

Many things could go wrong during the childbirth process. Some of these birth injuries could result in long-term health impacts or even death. Mothers who have been injured during childbirth may be entitled to financial compensation when the doctor has been negligent....

One of the first things you must determine when filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is who, exactly, is responsible for the malpractice. It is very common for there to be a great deal of confusion whether it is the hospital or the physician at fault. It is possible...

According to the Mayo Clinic, Cesarean births are often pre-planned, but can also occur as a result of difficult labor. While doctors perform C-sections to ensure safety to more and child, they still carry many possible risks. Your medical team should explain these...

Diagnostic errors will make a medical situation worse, and they are often grounds for medical malpractice lawsuits. Oftentimes, doctors do not take care to ask the questions that they need. Accordingly, they miss diagnosing the disease, costing the patient valuable...

Medication errors occur all too often in operation rooms throughout Chicago, putting patients at risk for worsened conditions or death. Whether going in for routine, elective, or emergent procedures, patients entrust medical professionals with their health and their...