According to recent reports, a jury in the medical malpractice case of a severely brain damaged boy born in a Chicago area hospital awarded the mother $101 million. Before the verdict was issued, both the Plaintiff and Defendant had agreed to cap an award at $50...
Medical Malpractice
A C. diff infection is often very serious
When an Arlington Heights area resident has to go to the hospital it is often for a serious medical condition. A patient goes into a hospital believing that they will receive excellent medical care that will allow them to get better. But occasionally something goes...
Important documents in a medical malpractice case
Our readers who are familiar with previous posts here know that medical malpractice cases have a reputation for being difficult to pursue. These cases are oftentimes lengthy and can involve a great deal of medical jargon and complicated issues that most people simply...
How do you prove negligence in a medical malpractice case?
No one who needs medical treatment likes to think about the possibility that something might go wrong during the process. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is a serious concern in the greater Chicago area and throughout the country. When something goes wrong, the...
Be aware of common medical malpractice incidents
Many people in the Chicago area of Illinois do not expect complications or errors when they undergo medical treatment, even those who know that medical malpractice is quite common in America. The fact is, most people probably think that the healthcare professionals...
The basics of a medical malpractice claim
It is never a good thing when Illinois residents trust doctors and other healthcare professionals with medical treatment and care only to find out that a mistake has been made. Most people rightly believe that doctors and nurses are highly competent individuals who...
What is a failure to diagnose?
A failure to diagnose the results in the wrong treatment or no treatment at all can be harmful to a medical patient and may be considered medical malpractice. Legal protections through a medical malpractice claim for damages can help victims attempt to recover...
What is medical malpractice and how do I protect myself?
Having trust in your doctor is important which is why you may have questions if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. There are different ways in which a doctor of medical care professional may commit medical malpractice and one way is if they fail to...
The dangers of childbirth for U.S. mothers
When things go wrong during childbirth, the ramifications can be significant. For one, it could result in children suffering birth injuries. It could also expose mothers to harm.Unfortunately, it appears that mothers facing serious dangers in connection to childbirth...
How political parties have looked at medical malpractice
Different political parties have opposing viewpoints on many issues, including medical malpractice. Since the politicians are the ones who make the rules regarding how these cases can work, it's important to note how differently they may look at them and how this can...