Concerns about possible hospital negligence in Chicago can feel overwhelming, especially when health outcomes do not match what you expected. While not every complication points to an error, some situations may raise questions that deserve closer attention. In these...
According to a new study, younger generations getting their first menstrual periods earlier and the length of time it takes to become regular is changing, both of which could point to later health problems. “Among individuals born between 1950 and 2005,...
According to an article posted on wgntv.com, a School District 25 administrator said they were made aware of an allegation regarding the “potential misuse of prescription medication intended for specific student use.” The registered nurse works at Westgate Elementary...
“If they just would have believed me, this wouldn’t have happened to another woman.” Over the course of a yearlong investigation, the Chicago Tribune found that well-known Illinois health systems have allowed workers accused of abusing patients to keep providing care....
As reported in Forbes, a lawsuit was recently filed in California against health insurer Cigna for using a software system which allowed healthcare claims to be systematically rejected in a matter of seconds without doctors ever opening patient medical records. The...
When personal injuries happen (through a car crash, slip-and-fall or medical malpractice), it is crucial to determine who is at fault so the injured party can claim the damages they are entitled to. Fault is the foundation of every personal injury claim. So, how is it...
Most people have a primary care physician who they see for routine concerns. People tend to deeply trust the physician who oversees their care. In modern medicine in the United States, primary care physicians are, essentially, medical gatekeepers. They evaluate...
Just like any other medical professional, dentists have a duty of care to provide their patients with a certain standard of service. Failure to do so can result in them facing a medical malpractice claim. This can manifest in a number of ways and can give rise to a...
Cancer is one of the most feared medical conditions for most people. Important advances have been made in detecting and treating all types of cancers – although some more than others. Early diagnosis is key to being able to treat cancer before it spreads. However, in...
Delicate medical procedures like surgeries require the utmost care by the entire operating team. Any slip-ups at any stage can be deadly to the patient. Unfortunately, negligence often plays out during surgery, with thousands of cases reported annually. Mistakes can...