Medical Malpractice

Colorectal cancer is becoming more serious for younger adults in Illinois and across the country, and misdiagnoses by doctors may be linked to the striking increase. As cancer is a progressive disease, an early diagnosis can make a significant difference in outcomes...

A research team led by a specialist from Johns Hopkins concluded that physicians often overlook or disregard early signs of strokes in tens of thousands of people in the U.S. each year. Many stroke victims who come to the emergency room for treatment complain of...

When things go wrong during childbirth, it can change the course of a child's life in an instant. Parents may worry about their child's future and how they can access the necessary care. They may wonder what Illinois law has to say about medical malpractice and birth...

Medical errors, such as doctor mistakes, medication mix-ups and infections acquired in hospitals, are now the third-leading cause of death in Illinois and around the county. After analyzing health data gathered over a period of eight years, researchers from Johns...

Being diagnosed with cancer can be the scariest thing to happen in your lifetime. Depending on the type of cancer and its development, it can affect your enjoyment of life and even the length of it. As tragic and overwhelming as that may be, far too many people end up...

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. However, time and time again, when it comes to matters of the female heart, health care providers seem perplexed. Misdiagnosis in female heart health matters is not uncommon. Sometimes,...