Careless administration of medications can have severe consequences for patients in Illinois. These range from allergic reactions to drug interactions, overdose and death. A woman and her child in another state recently received a $20 million jury award in a medical...
The idea of undergoing any type of medical procedure can be stressful and many patients may be eager to make it through to the recovery process without complications. However, patients in Illinois might not always be aware of the types of health risks they might face...
Maintaining accurate patient records can be an integral component of protecting patient interests and mitigating a variety of potential health risks. Unfortunately, things might not always go as planned and should inadequate recordkeeping methods prompt issues with...
Illinois medical malpractice can have dire consequences for everyone involved. Medical professionals and patients may be on opposite sides of the table in a malpractice lawsuit, but they are often united in their desire to prevent a medical negligence incident from...
When you are in the hospital, you trust that the treatment you will receive meets a certain standard. You expect to receive proper medical care at every stage of your treatment process, from receiving your prognosis to post-surgical care. When your care is less than...
Illinois parents understand the excitement (and anxiety) of an expectant mother. Entrusting the health and safety of mother and baby to a medical team is a common, everyday occurrence in hospitals throughout the state and country. Unfortunately, medical negligence can...
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be very stressful events for Illinois patients and health care professionals alike. while there are many different reasons that can be cited for a lawsuit, there are some types of neglect or general incidences that are more common than...
When you go to the doctor, you do so with the assurance that you will receive quality care from a knowledgeable professional. You likely place a significant amount of trust in the individual creating a treatment plan or monitoring you for health problems, so it can be...
Emergency medical technicians throughout Illinois help many people during life-threatening situations. Most of the time, EMTs provide vital medical attention to those injured or in extreme distress until the victims can obtain more comprehensive treatment at a...
People throughout Illinois go to the doctor or hospital to receive treatment for their injuries or illnesses and obtain a proper and effective treatment plan. Unfortunately, thousands of patients suffer further harm from their health care providers, and they may not...
