While a person in Cook County generally knows what to expect at a routine doctor's appointment, when it comes to more complex procedures, a person can be left in the dark. However, understanding what will be done and why is important. After all, certain procedures can...
Month: March 2017
Two women die after treatment at area dialysis centers
When a person experiences kidney failure, they may need to be put on dialysis. Dialysis purifies a person's blood, a role normally performed by one's kidneys. However, recent media reports highlight some of the potential dangers at dialysis centers.Last November, a...
Victims of medical malpractice have legal protections
Misdiagnosis errors can have serious consequences for victims. A correct and timely diagnosis can have a significant impact on the quality of treatment and care the patient receives. When a medical condition is not correctly diagnosed or there is a delayed diagnosis,...
Construction worker injured in fall north of Chicago
Workers and their families are protected in circumstances of workplace accidents. In a nearby community north of Chicago, a steelworker was recovering from a fall from the seventh floor to the sixth floor of a courthouse building under construction. A construction...
Rise in automobile accident numbers linked to smartphone use
Studies are done on a regular basis to determine the cause of car accidents and to try and find ways to reduce their frequency. For drivers in Illinois and across the nation, this information should be factored in when heading out on the road as a driver, passenger,...
