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312.883.6907We trust radiologists to interpret different types of scans and medical imaging to provide diagnoses or opinions that guide treatment and save lives. But one diagnostic error or missed diagnosis can have life-altering consequences for patients. If you have been a radiology error victim, you may have grounds to file a radiology malpractice lawsuit. When
Healthcare providers throughout Illinois have a legal duty to treat patients within an accepted standard of care. When healthcare professionals fail to timely diagnose a disease or make other medical errors, patients can suffer harm. Sometimes, a patient may have a serious health condition that requires a prompt and proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent
Can I file a medical malpractice claim for Cerebral Palsy? When it comes to personal injury cases, one subject that gives people pause is medical malpractice. After all, hospitals are usually where we go when we need medical assistance, which is especially true when it comes to our children. People are wary of suffering from
When we go to the doctor or the hospital, we are doing so with the expectation that a team of professionals with years of education and training under their belts will give us the care we need to the best of their abilities. Sometimes, tragedy strikes without warning, and even though these medical professionals did
The two terms are interchangeable when it comes to telling the difference between malpractice and negligence. There is more to it than a battle of semantics, however. It all boils down to this: not all negligence is malpractice, but all malpractice is negligence. You need a medical malpractice attorney to consider the evidence and build
Medical care is something we all want access to and hope we never have to use. Doctors, nurses, and first responders are trained to handle emergencies, offer appropriate care, and work with patients to give them the care they need. But what if the remedy does more damage than the ailment? Sometimes things go wrong,
Brain injuries usually happen because of a hard jolt or blow to the head or objects that penetrate or break the skull, damaging the brain tissue. A hard crack could cause a piece of bone to enter the brain tissue; thus, a full break is unnecessary for a penetrating brain injury. Medical professionals classify traumatic
Medical malpractice is when a doctor or healthcare specialist causes harm to a patient by failing to perform their medical duties competently. Medical malpractice laws vary by state and are guided by general principles. There are also different sets of rules that apply to numerous medical malpractice cases. This detailed article guides you on when you
When something goes wrong during a pregnancy or birthing process, it causes a birth injury. In some cases, the mother might have had problems during the pregnancy; in other cases, a medical professional’s negligence causes the birth injury. In a nutshell, when a baby suffers a traumatic event, such as a delayed birth or a
People facing even minor medical conditions rely on the experience and trustworthy care offered by qualified medical care providers to help their recovery and maintain their quality of life. Quality medical care can help decrease pain, treat illnesses, or support patients with serious medical needs. Unfortunately, sometimes, medical care providers may not provide the high