Medical Malpractice

The increasing rate of unnecessary Cesarean sections raises concerns about the potential risks associated with the surgical procedure. C-sections can be life-saving in certain situations. However, performing them without a valid medical reason poses serious dangers to...

Many consider prescription antibiotics to be life-saving marvels, effectively combating bacterial infections and saving countless lives. However, like any potent medication, antibiotics are not without their risks. According to the CDC, more than 35,000 people die...

Diagnosing a brain injury is incredibly complex and tricky, even for someone with years of specialized training. Performing an accurate assessment requires careful attention and consideration. Various reasons exist why doctors misdiagnose brain injuries. The medical...

In the realm of healthcare, overworked doctors may have trouble with accuracy. Certain factors can significantly impact their ability to focus and understand problems. Someone struggling with a complication due to malpractice may want to explore how doctors can...

Healthcare professionals are an important part of ensuring patients receive timely care in emergency rooms. To ensure quality healthcare, patients must understand what ER responsibilities and duties are. When medical professionals fail in these duties, it can lead to...

When it comes to medical care, patients place their trust in healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments. However, healthcare professionals can make medication errors that have severe consequences for patients. According to the...

When you go in for surgery, you place a tremendous amount of trust in the hands of your medical team. While most surgical procedures occur without incident, errors can happen. Some surgical errors might be signs of medical malpractice, suggesting a deviation from...

OB/GYN stands for obstetrician and gynecologist and is a type of doctor that women visit for many reasons, whether they are expecting a baby or going for an annual checkup. Like any medical professional, OB/GYNs can make mistakes while attending to their patients....

Cancer is a serious illness requiring doctors to make prompt and accurate diagnoses to achieve the best possible outcome for patients. Unfortunately, identifying cancer symptoms can be challenging, and healthcare providers may overlook or misdiagnose some symptoms....

While many healthcare professionals have moved to digital recordkeeping and prescription writing, there remain some who still handwrite things. In the past, bad handwriting was so prevalent in the medical field that it became a running joke that all doctors write...

Having a child is incredibly exciting. Soon-to-be-parents cannot wait until the day when they may cradle their bundle of joy. The birthing process, though, remains fraught with danger. The risk of something going wrong rises when an OBGYN is cavalier or incompetent....

Illinois residents who struggle with mental health conditions and see a psychiatrist for treatment expect professional care. Unfortunately, just as it’s possible to experience malpractice seeing a doctor for a physical condition, the same can happen with a...

When you go to see your doctor in Illinois for a specific procedure, you expect things to go smoothly. However, medical malpractice sometimes happens. A man went into the hospital expecting to have a circumcision done but instead, he was given a vasectomy. Hospital...

When a resident of Illinois experiences unusual symptoms and goes to his or her doctor, he or she expects to be accurately diagnosed. However, sometimes, a condition can be mistaken for something else. Multiple sclerosis is a classic example of this issue. How...

When you seek medical attention for an injury or illness, the last thing you expect is to get harmed by the very people who are supposed to help you. Unfortunately, this does happen from time to time. If you or a loved one are injured due to nursing malpractice, it's...