Misdiagnosed Aortic Aneurysm What You Need to Know – and What You Can Do An aortic aneurysm is a dangerous bulge or swelling in the aorta, the body’s largest artery. If it tears (called a dissection) or ruptures, it can cause massive internal bleeding—and death—within minutes. One of the things that makes an aortic […]
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Failure to Diagnose Sepsis: What are the Legal Options Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s response to an infection becomes uncontrolled, potentially causing organ failure or death if not treated promptly. When a healthcare provider fails to diagnose sepsis or delays treatment, the results can be catastrophic. Sepsis is more […]
Did a Doctor’s Mistake Cause a Pulmonary Embolism? Know Your Legal Rights Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuits: Seeking Justice for Medical Negligence A pulmonary embolism (PE), is a medical emergency caused by a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs. It is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. When doctors fail to diagnose or […]
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that causes the body’s response to an infection to damage its own tissue and organs. It requires immediate medical attention. When a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to delayed diagnosis or improper treatment of sepsis, the consequences can be devastating. If this has occurred to you or a loved one, there […]
Failure to Diagnose a Stroke: When Medical Negligence Leads to Tragic Consequences A stroke is a medical emergency that demands immediate attention. The acronym BEFAST (Balance Issues, Eyesight Changes, Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time) helps identify warning signs, but what happens when healthcare providers fail to act swiftly? Delayed diagnosis or improper treatment […]
Navigating the aftermath of a birth injury is an incredibly challenging time for families. Parents face questions about their child’s injury, and about obtaining the care needed for their child. In these distressing situations, many times the family may also seek input from an experienced attorney who can provide information about legal rights that families […]
Chicago, IL, Medical Malpractice
Navigating the Challenges of Medical Malpractice with Experienced Legal Assistance
When we seek medical attention, it is often at a time when we are most vulnerable—whether due to illness or injury. Trusting healthcare professionals with our well-being is something of a leap of faith. Unfortunately, the medical field, like any other, is prone to human error. Even minor mistakes by medical practitioners can lead to […]
According to a recent report released by the Illinois Department of Human Services‘ watchdog office, a violent assault on a patient was covered up by several employees of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. According to the IDHS Inspector General’s report, the “widespread cover-up” of that incident indicated a deeply entrenched “code of silence” among some employees. As a […]
Strokes affect somebody every 40 seconds. Once every 4 minutes, somebody in the United States somebody dies from a stroke. Among the key issues to address in medical malpractice cases involving strokes and stroke, treatment is early intervention. There is a know medication to address individuals who are suffering early signs and symptoms of a […]
Failure to diagnose a condition is a form of medical malpractice in which a doctor does not take proper steps in order to determine the nature of a patient’s medical status.