CHICAGO, IL - The Yale School of Medicine conducted a meta-analysis that suggests previous estimates of preventable deaths of hospitalized patients could be two to four times too high. Over the past two years, there has been an underlying trend between COVID-19 and medical malpractice ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical Malpractice: Claim Requirements and How to Prove a Claim
CHICAGO, IL – Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional, or doctor, who fails to competently perform his/her medical duties. State rules about medical malpractice differ in terms of how long you have to bring forth your lawsuit to notifying your doctor of a ... [Continue Reading]
The “Big Three” Misdiagnoses
CHICAGO, IL – When you visit a doctor’s office or a hospital with a concern, you trust that your healthcare provider is doing everything possible to help you find what’s wrong and address any concerns you may have. Unfortunately, misdiagnoses are more common than what many people realize. A ... [Continue Reading]
Surgery is the 2nd Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims
CHICAGO, IL – According to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys, surgery is the second most common cause for medial malpractice claims against doctors. Surgery not only puts the patient at risk, but it also poses a risk to doctors in terms of medical malpractice claims. Coverys ... [Continue Reading]
Report Shows Pharmaceutical Companies Contributing to U.S. Opioid Epidemic
CHICAGO, IL – Recently released federal data shows how drug makers and distributors contributed to the nation’s opioid epidemic by increasing shipments of opioid painkillers between 2006 to 2012. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) records show that over 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone ... [Continue Reading]
What is a Day In The Life Video?
In personal injury lawsuits for severely injured victims, a Day-in-the-Life Video is shown to the jury during trial to offer a visual account of the injured victim’s day-to-day challenges. It captures footage from the moment the injured person wakes up to the time they go to bed. It ... [Continue Reading]
What Is A Life Care Plan?
For the severely injured, a Life Care Plan is a detailed assessment of the severely injured victim’s needs. It should take into account: Current and future medical needs: Things like cost of medication, specialized furniture, assisted living professionals, rehabilitation expenses ... [Continue Reading]
Patient Intubation & Medical Malpractice
Mistakes, such as improper intubation, when made by medical care providers can mean serious, long term harm, even death for patients. If you or a loved one has been injured by a medical care provider, you or your loved one could be entitled to recover monetary compensation for your expenses, ... [Continue Reading]
