Patients sometimes contract potentially life-threatening infections a few hours after they check into the hospital. Staph infections are among the most dangerous of such diseases. The hospital may be liable for medical malpractice if the staph infection occurred...
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When are birth injuries preventable?
Birth injuries are devastating for many families and can happen for various reasons. While some injuries may be unavoidable, there are situations where they can be prevented. In general, birth injuries occur when a baby suffers physical harm during the birth process....
What do you need to know about laboratory malpractice?
Laboratory personnel plays an important role in providing adequate healthcare to patients in Illinois. Any errors committed in a lab may result in making the patient sicker. These mistakes can also be classified as a type of medical malpractice known as laboratory...
Why can’t I sue my employer for a workplace injury?
You suffer a severe injury at work. Your employer was at fault for the accident that caused your injuries. You should be able to sue your employer for all they’re worth, right? Well, that’s not the case if your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance. In...
Can a radiologist be wrong about breast cancer?
No one in the Midwest area wants to hear that they have cancer. A cancer diagnosis is life-altering and can bring on anxiety and uncertainty as to what will now happen. A cancer diagnosis can have a person worry about what will happen in their future and how many...
What if I contract COVID-19 on the job? Will I get workers’ comp?
Right now, the United States is facing an unprecedented situation with the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus and social distancing efforts to reduce the number of people who contract it. However, even though many Chicago area businesses are closed, some essential...
COVID-19 Firm Update
Learn about 's response to COVID-19, and how we will continue to serve clients. Our legal team is still here for you during this uncertain time. We now offer virtual client meetings upon request. COVID-19 Firm Update
Do you have a medical malpractice claim?
Patients expect the utmost quality of care from their doctors. When they or any other health care professionals fall short of those expectations, patients and their families can face long-term suffering. When a doctor’s negligence results in a patient’s severe injury...
