Year: 2024
Sepsis Symptoms Post-Surgery: When a Medical Malpractice Claim Is Justified
Patients who undergo surgery may develop sepsis as a complication of the procedure. Sepsis represents one of the most catastrophic complications of surgery, as it can become fatal if left untreated. In some cases, a patient may develop sepsis due to negligent actions by a surgeon or the patient’s medical…
Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: What’s the Difference?
When people discuss medical negligence vs malpractice, they are talking about similar concepts. Both terms refer to cases where a healthcare provider’s actions or inaction caused harm by not meeting the medical standard of care. In medical negligence cases, patients must show that a provider’s conduct fell short of what…
Traumatic Brain Injuries vs. Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries
Any brain injury can affect your life in countless ways, from your memory and personality to your movement and other bodily functions. Therefore, it is also crucial to understand the differences in types of brain injuries and how they can affect you or your loved one. One of the most…
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Delayed Diagnosis?
A delayed diagnosis can have serious, life-altering consequences for patients, especially when they’re dealing with conditions like heart disease or cancer. Missed opportunities for early treatment often result in negative outcomes that lead to patients seeking a delayed diagnosis lawyer to pursue justice for the harm they’ve suffered. Here are…
Surgical Error Statistics in Cook County
No one undergoing surgery in Illinois expects their medical team to make a mistake. However, surgical errors happen with alarming frequency in Cook County, often resulting in severe, potentially lifelong injuries that require years of expensive medical treatments for patients. At the Chicago law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…
Over 150 NC State Students Report Cancer Diagnosis with Possible Link to Poe Hall PCBs
But Poe Hall isn’t the only NC State building with reported high levels of PCBs In early 2024, approximately 150 North Carolina State University alumni reported concerns over their cancers due to potential exposure to a carcinogen while studying in the university’s Poe Hall. Of the former NC State students…
Stages of Sepsis
Sepsis progresses through three main stages, each representing increasing severity and danger to the body. These are: Stage 1: Sepsis, characterized by a widespread inflammatory response to an infection; Stage 2: Severe Sepsis, where the body begins to experience organ dysfunction; and Stage 3: Septic Shock, a critical, life-threatening condition…
Car Seat Laws 2024
Parents and caregivers in Illinois are responsible for providing a child car seat for any young passenger they transport. Car seats are designed to protect children and reduce the risk of harm in the event of a collision. The Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act outlines specific car seat requirements based…
Two men injured in boat explosion on Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – Two people were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat on Lake Michigan exploded near Waukegan. Nearby boaters rushed in to rescue the two men on the boat until the Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources…
