Tag: medical negligence

Misdiagnoses a common issue in Chicago and throughout U.S.

Scientific technology, including technology in the medical field, has improved dramatically in the last decade. With advances in equipment, it is unfortunate that there are still several cases of Chicago medical malpractice and incidents involving bad prescriptions, incorrect medical procedures and medical …

New system could reduce medical negligence across the country

In Chicago, Illinois, residents have heard news before of patients who were wronged by doctors. Failure to diagnose a disease could lead to inappropriate treatment, which could cause serious injuries and fatalities to patients. Chicago medical malpractice often leads to the endangerment …

Chicago-area hospitals receive more A grades than other cities

Chicago-area hospitals received more A grades than any other metropolitan area in the United States, according to a recent survey conducted by a national monitoring organization. 33 hospitals in Chicago got the highest grades on their report cards as issued …

Hospital errors: an Illinois personal injury case?

People want to trust their doctors and medical staff. However, mistakes happen sometimes. The consequences of these errors may endanger a person’s life. A brutal attack that happened three years ago may be considered to be an Illinois personal injury case. In …