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When Does Misdiagnosis Become Medical Malpractice in Illinois?

A misdiagnosis becomes medical malpractice in Illinois if you are harmed due to a medical provider’s failure to meet the established standards of care. Common types of misdiagnosis that lead to lawsuits include failure to diagnose cancer, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and meningitis. Damages you can claim for medical misdiagnosis include medical expenses, lost income, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish,
Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Pontiac, IL – Fatal Car Crash at Walmart Dr & W Reynolds St

Pontiac, IL (September 28, 2025) – A 70-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning, September 25, at the intersection of Walmart Drive and West Reynolds Street in Pontiac. Livingston County Coroner Mike Renner said Nancy Benedict of Pontiac drove her car through the intersection when a pickup truck driven

Green Valley, IL – Deputy Injured After Pickup Hits Patrol Car on IL Rte 29

Green Valley, IL (September 27, 2025) – A Tazewell County deputy was injured on Thursday morning, September 25, when a pickup truck struck his patrol vehicle on Illinois Route 29 in rural Green Valley. The crash happened around 5:40 a.m., according to Sheriff Jeffrey Lower. The deputy was parked facing southbound with emergency lights activated

Rockford, IL – Multiple Severe Injuries in Crash at S Alpine Rd & American Rd

Rockford, IL (September 26, 2025) – A serious collision on Thursday morning, September 25, at South Alpine Road and American Road left several people injured. Rockford police confirmed that multiple individuals sustained severe injuries and were transported to local hospitals. Officials did not release the final number of people hurt. Footage from the scene showed

Waukegan, IL – Pregnant Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run on Grand Ave

Waukegan, IL (September 24, 2025) – A 36-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child lost their lives after a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night, September 21, in Waukegan. Police said the incident happened around 9:35 p.m. in the 1100 block of Grand Avenue. Officers arrived to find the victim, later identified as Michelle Heidbrick, lying

Chicago, IL – 2 Injured in Ambulance Collision on W Jackson Blvd

Chicago, IL (September 23, 2025) – An early morning crash on Sunday, September 21, left two people injured after a Chicago Fire Department ambulance collided with a car on the city’s West Side. The accident happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Jackson Boulevard. Officials said the ambulance had its emergency lights