Receiving the right medication is crucial for your health and well-being. However, sometimes doctors can make mistakes, even with the best intentions. You might find yourself in a situation where your physician prescribes a medication you're allergic to. This...
Medical Malpractice
What factors contribute to the risk of birth injuries?
The joy of welcoming a new child can quickly turn to worry when birth injuries occur. Parents often feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. Understanding the factors that lead to these injuries is crucial for families seeking answers and support. Various...
Medical malpractice: what patients should know
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another health care professional causes injuries to patients due to errors or negligence. Mistakes in treatment, health management or diagnosis can cause these negligent actions. Those affected by these errors may seek...
Birth injuries can lead to developmental delays
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion for an Illinois family. While most births happen without complications, when a complication does occur, the infant can suffer from life-long injuries. Some birth injuries lead to developmental delays, which can greatly...
Medication errors are often considered medical malpractice
Health care providers are held to established standards of care that are supposed to prevent most errors that can lead to patient harm. But because they are human, Illinois health care providers do sometimes make mistakes and often these mistakes are related to the...
Fractures are common types of birth injuries
When an Illinois couple is expecting a child, they may worry about common concerns like facing sleepless nights and being unable to afford childcare. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their baby being injured at birth due to medical negligence. Sadly, this does...
When is appropriate to file a medical malpractice lawsuit?
The issue of medical malpractice is a complicated one, and many people are confused about what constitutes medical malpractice in Illinois. Not all medical errors or complications are the result of medical malpractice. However, when medical malpractice does occur, the...
Factors that can lead to birth injuries
StatsPearls reported in 2022 that birth injuries have been on the decline since 2012 due to advances in obstetrics. Despite this good news, they still happen more often than they should since many situations are something preventable. Birth injuries can have...
Some medical malpractice claims are due to blood thinner misuse
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...
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...
