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Steps to Proving Hospital Negligence in Illinois

Staph infections, botched surgeries, improper medication dosage, and other forms of negligence occur more frequently than most assume. If you or a loved one have been wronged by a hospital or other medical care facility in Illinois, our Chicago medical malpractice attorney can help.  Here’s a quick look at what to do after a hospital…

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What Types of Doctors Face the Worst Malpractice Suits?

Medical errors and medical negligence are more common than many people realize. About one-half of medical providers have been or will be sued for medical malpractice. Malpractice spans all health care practices, including general practice, specialties, nursing homes, and hospitals.  Victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation for the damages caused by negligent…

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What Are The Most Common Causes Of Medical Errors?

Medicine of any kind is a serious endeavor that requires patience and extreme care. Healthcare professionals, from doctors and nurses to medical specialists of all kinds, spend years receiving their education and training. And yet, avoidable medical errors still happen. Why? Understanding the most common causes of medical errors will help you and your attorney…

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How Common Are Breast Cancer Misdiagnoses?

Given the seriousness of cancer, most people imagine that doctors, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals invariably take every precaution possible to diagnose cancer. While many of them do take pains to help their patients, cancer is astonishingly a frequently misdiagnosed disease. Breast cancer in particular is often misdiagnosed, putting the lives of countless women at…

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Common Examples Of Chicago, Illinois Hospital Negligence

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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