Hospital negligence is not necessarily the same thing as physician negligence. Contrary to popular belief, hospitals are not always responsible for the mistakes of their doctors. That’s because many physicians are not employees of the hospital, but merely have admitting privileges. In essence, they function as independent contractors, meaning their negligence may not be the…
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The Most Common Causes Of Surgical Errors
Surgeons are tasked with some of the most dangerous and life-threatening work in the world, operating on their patients. Unfortunately, not all surgeons perform their duties with the level of diligence that’s expected and required of them. Even if the surgical error doesn’t prove fatal, it could mean a lifetime of significant and irreversible injuries….
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Demanding Justice After Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
We trust nursing homes to care for our parents and other relatives at a stage of their lives when they need it most. Tragically, some nursing home employees betray this trust by engaging in abuse – including sexual abuse – of these most vulnerable members of society. Sexual abuse is intolerable. If your loved one…
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What to Do After a Rear-End Automobile Accident
Rear-end automobile accidents are one of the most common types of wrecks involving motor vehicles. In 2017, there were over 92,000 rear-end collisions in the state. Although not all rear-end auto accidents are serious, they cause tens of thousands of injuries every year and dozens of deaths. No matter how serious your accident is, you…
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Proving Lost Wages After a Personal Injury
If you’re been injured in an automobile or other type of accident, there’s a good chance you will lose time from work for hospitalization, medical appointments, and recovery. You could be compensated for the lost wages you suffer as a result. But lost wages take many forms, and proving them could be a challenge depending…
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After an Accident, Stay Off Social Media
Everyone is online these days, with social media being a particularly popular way to spend time on the internet. With so many people using sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram almost like a personal diary, they will inevitably discuss their accidents (often with strangers). Unfortunately, many personal injury victims have sabotaged their cases by not…
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A Hospital Could Be Liable for Failing to Monitor Its Patients
People tend to think of medical malpractice as being some sort of action, like a botched surgery or prescribing the wrong medication. But doctors and hospitals are often responsible for the actions they don’t take. This comes up frequently with failure to monitor cases. Not keeping a close eye on patients could lead to serious…
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How To Recover Pain And Suffering Damages In A Chicago Personal Injury Case
Damages – the money that at-fault defendants are ordered to pay plaintiffs in personal injury cases – are typically categorized as either economic or non-economic (or, in some cases, punitive). While economic damages refer to those that can readily be assigned a dollar value, non-economic damages are usually more subjective and difficult to quantify. One…
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Is Your Personal Injury Award or Settlement Taxable?
An unusual tax season is wrapping up, with the deadline to file pushed back to July 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. As residents of Illinois finish their taxes, they may be unsure how to count their personal injury awards or settlements. Or, perhaps you are getting ready to file a lawsuit and want to…
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Blaming the Patient: A Common Defense Tactic In Medical Malpractice Cases
During a medical malpractice case, you might assume that the healthcare practitioner will focus mainly on defending themselves from liability. Surprisingly, defendants are turning the tables on malpractice victims by blaming them for the errors. Cases like these are why you can’t afford to have an inexperienced attorney. You need the aggressive medical malpractice lawyers…
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