When someone seeks medical treatment in Illinois, they expect to be provided with the best care possible based on their condition. But medical errors, especially when related to improperly prescribed medications, can cause serious health issues both immediately and...
Medical Malpractice
A misshapen baby scalp may be a sign of birth injuries
Many mothers in Illinois and beyond may become worried when they give birth and discover that their infant’s head is misshapen. In some cases, a baby’s head will look like a “cone.” However, it is a temporary condition simply caused by a baby’s head conforming to fit...
Informed consent and medical malpractice
While receiving treatment for a health condition, patients have a right to be informed about their condition, what to expect from treatment paths, and any potential risks involved. Failure to provide this information could cause patients in Illinois to make decisions...
Birth injuries devastate Illinois families
If you’re one of many Illinois families who are expecting or have recently had a baby this year, congratulations are in order. Pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum days are exciting yet stressful times for expectant mothers and their families. Whether it’s your...
Possible hazards of patient misidentification
While many medical facilities may put great effort into maintaining thorough recordkeeping practices, there may be no guarantee that errors will not occur. Lack of proper management of medical records can prompt a variety of risks that could pose a dire threat to the...
What types of birth injuries may be medical malpractice?
While every pregnancy, labor and delivery is unique, sometimes unfortunate injuries occur. Sadly, substandard care can occur anywhere in Illinois, resulting in severe, sometimes life-threatening conditions for mothers and their infants. No matter how proactive you are...
Addressing some common types of medical negligence
There may be few things as stressful and scary as encountering the presence of negligence while seeking medical care. Unfortunately, medical negligence continues to be a common concern for many and such issues can have catastrophic results that could leave a person...
The types and risks of diagnostic errors
When visiting a medical facility for care, patients may expect health care professionals to be capable of accurately diagnosing and treating their health concerns. Unfortunately, diagnostic errors continue to occur at an alarming rate and the presence of such...
Why medical malpractice sometimes involves medication
If a nurse gives you medication to take while you are in an Illinois hospital, you can expect that he or she has taken certain measures of precaution beforehand. In the medical industry, there are safety networks in place to help doctors and nurses avoid medication...
Types of radiology errors and the risks involved
When a person visits a medical facility for treatment, health care professionals may take a variety of steps when seeking to properly diagnose and care for one’s condition. One step that may be common in many scenarios could involve the administering of imaging...
