People expect excellent care when they visit the dentist. Dentists work on sensitive areas of the mouth, including teeth, gums and surrounding tissues. Sometimes, their work involves deeper areas like the jaw bone and facial nerves. Because these areas are sensitive...
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Medication errors: What you need to know
Imagine visiting a doctor, hoping to leave with a solution to your health issue, only to find yourself facing unexpected complications. Medication errors can turn a simple treatment into a nightmare. If you’re considering filing a medical malpractice claim due to a...
Can Hours of Service violations affect your truck accident claim?
The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make accidents involving them particularly devastating. When negligence leads to a driver violating Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, the consequences for injured victims can be life-altering. Can these violations...
How medication errors can stem from nursing home neglect
Nursing facilities have the legal obligation to provide the best care possible to their residents, and that includes proper medication management. Unfortunately, medication errors are just as common – if not more prevalent – in nursing homes as they are in other...
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
Losing a loved one is always a traumatic experience. When another person’s negligence and wrongful actions caused this tragedy, you may feel tremendous pain compounded by a sense of injustice. A wrongful death lawsuit can offer justice and compensation for the...
4 serious injuries that can result from motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can be severe, causing injuries that can alter the course of a person’s life. The effects of these accidents can be overwhelming, leaving victims searching for answers. If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident, you...
The lasting effects of spinal cord injuries from truck accidents
Truck accidents can have devastating effects. One of the most serious effects that can occur is a spinal cord injury because its impact can be felt for years to come. Following a truck accident, a spinal cord injury can leave you with many questions. If you have...
Understanding common surgical errors
You trust your medical team to provide the best care during surgery. However, even with highly trained professionals, mistakes can happen. Understanding common surgical errors may help you be more informed and proactive about your health care. Below are some of the...
How can truck black box data strengthen your accident case?
Truck accidents on Chicago's busy highways can change lives in an instant. If your loved one has been injured in such an incident, you may be searching for ways to prove what really happened. In these complex cases, a powerful tool that may get overlooked is the...
Advantages and legal concerns of AI in medical diagnosis
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how doctors diagnose diseases. It offers excellent accuracy, but patients in Illinois should be aware of possible legal issues if AI makes mistakes. How AI helps healthcare AI can quickly analyze large amounts of medical data....
