Paresthesia refers to sensations associated with a “numb” feeling in an area of the body. For some people, paresthesia can mean a complete loss of feeling in that area of the body; for others, paresthesia brings on a tingling or “pins and needles” sensation. What Is Paresthesia? Paresthesia is the feeling of numbness, tingling, or “pins
Medical malpractice – one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits – occurs any time a doctor, hospital, mental health care professional, or other health care provider fails to provide adequate medical care. Mental health malpractice often involves allegations that a mental health professional could have avoided or minimized a situation if he
Home health care negligence can cause patients serious injuries, or even death. Home health care providers owe patients a duty of care to act as a reasonably prudent worker under the circumstances. This duty includes the obligation to follow widely accepted standards of medical care and the law. Additionally, home health care agencies must act
What happens if a doctor makes a mistake? Victims may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim against the negligent doctor or hospital. They may be eligible to receive a financial award to compensate them for the emotional and monetary costs of the injury. An Illinois medical malpractice lawyer may be able to help
Victims of cataract surgery negligence may experience loss of vision, blindness, or other serious complications. Those with valid cataract surgery malpractice claims may be able to obtain compensation for their losses. Compensation may include money award for economic and noneconomic damages. In rare cases, punitive damages may be appropriate. Cataract Surgery Negligence Can Cause Blindness
When plastic surgery goes wrong, patients can suffer physically, emotionally, and socially. Plastic surgery complications include organ damage, nerve damage, deep vein thrombosis, and other potentially debilitating conditions. A Chicago plastic surgery mistake attorney may help victims pursue justice and obtain compensation for their losses. In 2012, over 14.6 million plastic surgery procedures were performed
Victims of medical malpractice may be wondering, “Is medical malpractice a criminal act?” In most cases, medical malpractice subjects doctors or hospitals to civil liability. In some cases, however, medical malpractice can rise to the level of a criminal act. Medical malpractice is a serious problem in this country. In fact, new data indicates that medical
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice puts a deadline on when a patient or surviving family member can bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date that the patient discovers the claim. The statute of limitations can also begin to run when
Patients can suffer from severe injuries from retained surgical sponges. Surgical sponges left in patients can cause severe infections because the sponge can easily wrap around the abdominal cavity. A medical malpractice lawyer may help these unsuspecting victims recover compensation for their injuries. Occasionally, doctors make mistakes while treating their patients. Some of the errors
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