When individuals in Illinois think of what constitutes a medical mistake, they may think of a negligent doctor or other medical staff member dispensing the wrong medication or making some other practical gaffe. Since this type of mistake can lead to injury, illness or...
Month: August 2016
Patient is believed to have had a kidney removed in error
When an Illinois resident undergoes a surgical procedure, there is always a danger that something could go wrong. It's an unfortunate fact that some patients who have surgery, large or small, will have complications, and some even die, following the procedure. One...
Nursing home abuse can occur via the internet
When a person needs to be placed in a nursing home in Illinois, the goal is that he or she receives necessary care without concerns about neglect, abuse or even nursing home death due to mistakes or mistreatment on the part of the staff. However, it is an unfortunate...
Medical professor dies in fatal pedestrian car accident
It is an unfortunate reality that when an Illinois resident is out on the road as a driver, motorcyclist, bicyclist, or pedestrian, there is a chance that he or she will be involved in a car crash. This can lead to serious injury and even death. Those who are involved...