When you go to a hospital or see a doctor, you place a tremendous amount of trust in the hands of medical professionals. You expect to be safe and receive the highest standard of care. But what happens when a preventable error breaks that trust? These catastrophic...
Families who move their loved ones into nursing homes expect them to receive proper support. The demands of their own families and careers can prevent them from providing the support an aging adult requires for health and safety. Most people living in nursing homes...
If you suspect that your child has been a victim of medical malpractice, it is essential to act fast to protect their well-being. Knowing the right steps to take can help protect your child’s rights and ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve. What...
Spinal fusion surgery is a complex procedure. It aims to relieve back pain by fusing two or more vertebrae. While many patients experience relief following surgery, others face difficulties due to complications during the procedure. Examples can include: The bones...
Spinal fusion is a complex and invasive procedure intended to correct problems with the vertebrae in the spine. While often successful, the procedure carries risks and potential complications. In some cases, a negative outcome may warrant a medical malpractice...
Many different factors can play a role in a deadly car accident, from drunk driving to speed, distractions and road conditions. It is critical for drivers to review data on accidents in order to understand the risks and prioritize prevention. For example, some drivers...
Receiving a misdiagnosis of lung cancer can have severe consequences for your health and well-being. A delayed or incorrect diagnosis can potentially worsen the prognosis. While doctors are highly skilled professionals, mistakes can occur, and lung cancer misdiagnoses...
Nursing homes provide a valuable service. However, it is natural to have concerns about the well-being of already vulnerable loved ones who reside in them. Recent horror tales of poor conditions, extreme neglect and horrific abuse trickling into the news and through...
You should not have to worry that going through an operation will leave you in a life-threatening situation. Unfortunately, some patients suffer because of an error committed by doctors or nurses during surgery. Sometimes a person will experience health problems due...
Cesarean sections are a common way for Chicago mothers to give birth. They often are a safe alternative to vaginal delivery for a variety of reasons. However, a C-section is still major surgery. It requires close timing from the doctor to decide when it's the right...