Medical Malpractice

Wondering, “can I sue a hospital for emotional distress?” In Illinois, the law allows medical malpractice injury victims to recover compensation for emotional distress or harm in the same way as other personal injury victims who suffer physical injuries. Most cases involving emotional distress are resolved by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against the at-fault party, such as a hospital

Medical malpractice cases require solid proof that medical negligence is responsible for a patient's injuries. To establish the standard of care expected by the defendant, and often to support the plaintiff’s claim of how the duty to uphold it was breached, almost all medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois require testimony by a medical malpractice expert witness.

A nurse in Illinois faces prison time for diluting morphine when providing the medication to a patient in 2021. This incident shows how medical staff can violate patients' trust and engage in malpractice, putting patients' lives at risk in the process.

Medical malpractice cases involve patient injuries caused by the negligence or improper actions of hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals. Examples of medical malpractice often include actions related to a patient's diagnosis, medications, anesthesia and surgery, and follow-up procedures.

Wondering, “how do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?” Medical errors can occur during any type of medical care, but when they are caused by a medical professional's negligence or improper actions, patients become victims of medical malpractice.

What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers illness, injury, or death due to improper treatment provided by a medical professional, hospital, or clinic that is responsible for the patient's care. Under established medical standards, hospitals and medical professionals owe their patients a certain duty of care that protects them from harm while under their care.

A breach of doctor-patient confidentiality is a type of medical malpractice. Doctors owe patients a duty of confidentiality in which a patient can trust that his or her doctor will not disclose his or her personal information, including medical records and other medical information, without the patient’s consent. If the doctor discloses the patient’s medical

Maternal birth injuries can cause severe and long-lasting damage. They can have a detrimental effect on women's relationships with their partners, families, and babies. These injuries may also result in severe postnatal depression and other mental health issues. Women affected by these injuries may experience a lifetime of pain and discomfort, which can lead to a fear of becoming pregnant

Cosmetic surgery malpractice can occur if the surgeon is not properly trained or fails to adhere to the appropriate standards of care when performing the cosmetic procedure. Medical mistakes made during a cosmetic procedure can result in devastating results, including disfigurement, serious injury and even death. Cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly prevalent and profitable business for medical

Over the last decade, the cosmetic surgery industry has seen an explosion of female patients who want breast implants. Breast implant surgery is a common surgical procedure performed by hundreds of licensed plastic surgeons in Chicago and other cities, but unfortunately, it's also done by many unlicensed individuals and clinics without proper medical training and credentials.