Year: 2025

Many nursing home residents across Illinois take daily medications to manage their health. These residents are put at risk of severe complications when they don’t get the medicines they need, are given the wrong dosage, or receive the wrong medication entirely. Research shows that medication errors in nursing homes are…

Tracking and administering medication are central components of caregiving in nursing homes. However, medication errors in nursing homes can result in serious injuries and even death. Medication errors can include missing doses, giving the wrong amounts, and administering the incorrect medication. Injuries from medication errors often go undetected, which can…

Surgeries, like all medical procedures, come with risks. However, these risks can be compounded if the surgeon makes an error. If you have new or exacerbated injuries after surgery, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim under Illinois law. To file a claim, you need to prove…

IVs are a common method for administering fluids to patients in hospitals and other medical facilities. Peripheral IVs are typically placed under the skin on the hand or forearm. The tube sends salt, sugars, water, and other fluids directly into the bloodstream. However, IV fluids can leak out of the…

OSWEGO, Ill. (August 1, 2025) – A 2-year-old boy died and 13 people were injured after a car crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon. The gold-colored sedan reportedly crashed through the front doors near the parking lot and remained surrounded by shattered glass, debris, and…

GRAYSLAKE, Ill. (July 30, 2025) – A 17-year-old Spring Grove girl died after visiting a dental clinic in Grayslake. According to the Daily Herald, the Grayslake Fire Department responded to a call on July 24 for an “unresponsive patient” at a dentist’s office at 875 E. Washington St. in Grayslake….

Cerebral palsy (CP) can have devastating effects on a child’s growth and development. The condition is often the result of birth injuries or other forms of medical malpractice. Unfortunately, many children with cerebral palsy are not diagnosed until they are 12 to 24 months old, well past the point where…

GREEN OAKS, Ill. (July 24) – A new father was killed when his motorcycle collided with a dump truck while on his way to pick up his wife and 3-day-old newborn baby from the hospital. The crash occurred in Green Oaks, Illinois, around 2:35 p.m. on Friday afternoon, according to…

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects many children and families in Illinois. Unfortunately, many parents have trouble recognizing the signs and types of cerebral palsy, which can keep their children from starting treatment when it is most effective. If you suspect your child has cerebral palsy from a birth…

Understanding the common causes of wrongful death can be crucial if you have lost a loved one in an incident caused by another person or entity in Illinois. Knowing this information can help you determine who may be liable for your loss and better understand the potential value of your…