Chicago Legal Blog

 Misdiagnosis is the most common type of medical error, with an estimated 10 to 20 percent of medical malpractice cases involving a diagnostic error. Given the high rate of error in diagnoses, it is incredibly important for patients to get a second opinion when facing...

Each year thousands of American workers are hurt and killed while performing their jobs. Many injury causing accidents occur right here in Chicago, and a good portion of those accidents occur at construction sites. When construction workers suffer serious physical...

 Large, metropolitan areas like Chicago are home to a number of pedestrians. On any given day, Chicago's busy roadways are filled with cars, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. Unfortunately, pedestrians can also be the victim of traffic accidents. In fact,...

Fall weather is taking hold all across Illinois and very soon the cold weather of winter will begin to infiltrate the city of Chicago. With winter inevitably comes the arrival of the first snow and individuals must quickly relearn how to walk and drive on wet and icy...

Radiology is medical specialty that focuses primarily on the diagnostic use of CT scans, MRI, x-rays, ultrasounds, sonograms, and other methods of imaging. Like all medical professionals, radiologists are obligated to provide medical treatment that meets the...

  If a patient is injured as a result of a preventable medical error, he or she may be able to recover money damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Medical malpractice damages may include the following: Past and future medical expenses Lost wages Loss of future...

Whether they are minor or serious, car accidents happen all across Chicago each and every day. When accidents occur not all people may know how to proceed or who to call in order to get their lives back on track. Some people may not even know what to do in the moments...

Timely and adequate reporting of medical errors is essential to proper oversight, accountability, and safety within in the healthcare industry. But, a few months ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) discontinued its practice of publicly reporting...

  Earlier this year, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released a report identifying the top 10 patient safety strategies that can be implemented immediately by health care providers. AHRQ developed 41 recommended strategies based on an assessment...