Medical Malpractice

How Surgical Errors Lead to Long-Term Disability in Illinois

Surgical errors lead to long-term disability in many situations, for example, via wrong-site surgery, wrong-patient surgery, retained foreign objects, and nerve damage. Errors related to anesthesia and before and after surgery can all lead to long-term disability, too. In Chicago and elsewhere, these errors typically stem from preventable systemic problems. There is no excuse for any of it.

Patient Sues Doctor for Surgical Never Event

A patient at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, alleging a surgical “never event” occurred during his procedure, causing him additional health issues, pain and suffering, and delaying his cancer treatment.

Failure to Monitor or Respond to Post-Surgical Complications Can Be Deadly

What happens after surgery can be just as critical as the procedure itself. Post-surgical monitoring isn't optional—it's a medical necessity that can mean the difference between recovery and tragedy. When healthcare providers fail in their duty to properly monitor patients after surgery and/or timely respond to post-surgical complications, the results can be fatal.
Did You Know?
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Anesthesia Errors & Brain Injuries: Understanding Your Legal Rights in Chicago

Complications from anesthesia during surgery can be life altering for patients. The consequences of anesthesia-related brain injuries extend far beyond the operating room, interfering with the victim’s ability to work or enjoy activities like they did before. They may require round-the-clock care from nurses or family members. They might even need special medical equipment to keep them alive. As such,

When Post-Op Negligence Turns Fatal: Legal Options for Families in Chicago

When post-op negligence turns fatal, medical providers who failed to provide the expected standard of care can be held liable. This includes doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and even hospitals and surgical centers. Understanding your legal options after the loss of a loved one is critical—especially if medical malpractice or wrongful death may have occurred. Families affected by fatal surgical

Steps to Prove Misdiagnosis in Medical Malpractice

Steps to prove misdiagnosis in medical malpractice involve demonstrating that a healthcare provider-patient relationship existed, the provider did not meet the required standard of care, this failure resulted in harm to you, and you experienced harm as a consequence. Proving misdiagnosis in a medical malpractice case isn’t easy. For a successful claim, you’re going to

What Is the Available Compensation for Medical Malpractice Victims?

What is the available compensation for medical malpractice victims? If you’re a victim of medical malpractice, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. The amount and type of compensation available for medical malpractice victims depend on factors such as the severity of the injury and the impact on

What Is Marginal Cord Insertion

Marginal cord insertion is a condition where the umbilical cord attaches to the placenta’s margin or edge rather than its center. It can pose several risks during pregnancy and childbirth. If you or your baby was harmed by undiagnosed, unmonitored, or untreated marginal insertion of the umbilical cord in Chicago, you could hold your healthcare provider liable with the help

What Are The Most Common Birth Injuries?

Some babies develop physical injuries during the birth process. These injuries affect their health and development. Common birth injuries in Chicago, Illinois, include, but are not limited to, brachial plexus injuries, Erb's Palsy, cerebral palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, and Cephalohematoma. While the effects of some of these injuries resolve on their own, others last for a lifetime.