A patient in Illinois who goes to receive treatment from a medical professional might have it in the back of his or her mind that a mistake is possible and that can turn into a fatal mistake. The statistics are such that these types of errors are thankfully rare....
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Drag race believed to have caused fatal car accident
Even drivers in Cook County who are completely vigilant, practice appropriate safety precautions and adhere to all traffic signs can be involved in a crash. These can occur for a variety of reasons, but one of the most prominent is the recklessness of another driver....
Attempts made to reduce medical malpractice cases with honesty
When there is a medical mistake made in Illinois, and it harms a patient or even leads to a fatality, the patient and his or her family have the right to expect full disclosure and honesty from the medical professionals. Unfortunately, that does not always happen, as...
Misidentifying a patient is a growing concern
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...
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...
Man killed in fatal drunk driving accident
When there is a car crash in Cook County with injuries and fatalities, one of the first steps that investigators will take is to try to determine how the accident happened. In some instances, an automobile accident occurs due to circumstances beyond the control of the...
U.S. still ranks high in statistics for a fatal car accident
Drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians in Illinois should be keenly aware of the dangers on the road and how much damage can be done if they are involved in a car accident. In some instances, these crashes are so severe that they result in a death....
Unqualified VA staff tested many veterans for brain injury
For military veterans in Illinois and across the country, treatment for illnesses, injuries and conditions that came about due to being in the armed forces have become a frequent topic of discussion. Sadly, there is not enough attention paid to those who placed their...