Year: 2026
Optic Nerve Damage From Non-Ocular Surgery
Vision loss after surgery can be devastating, especially when the procedure did not involve the eyes. But in rare cases, patients can experience optic nerve damage from non-ocular surgery. This complication can leave lasting impairment and raise serious questions about whether the surgeon or their team exposed a patient to…
Bus traveling from Chicago to Michigan crashes in Green Bay; 33 injured
GREEN BAY, Wis. (March 24, 2026) – A ‘tour-style’ charter bus transporting 54 people crashed while exiting I-43 in Green Bay on Sunday afternoon, injuring 33 people. The more than 30 patients were sent to four area hospitals for medical treatment, with two still in critical condition. According to the…
7 Common Medical Malpractice Myths and the Reality in Chicago, IL
There’s no shortage of myths about medical malpractice lawsuits. If you suffered harm after a medical procedure, you might hesitate to speak with a lawyer because of something you’ve heard. But much of what is repeated about malpractice lawsuits simply isn’t true. Below, we break down seven of the most…
Two people killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in Zion, Lake County
ZION, Ill. (February 26, 2026) – Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a sedan and a semi-truck in Zion, Lake County, on Thursday morning. The collision occurred near the 15000 block of Route 173 in unincorporated Zion. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Fire Protection District responded around…
Medical Incompetence: Warning Signs, Legal Risks and Patient Rights
The consequences of medical professionals’ errors can be devastating. Incompetent care can lead to permanent injury, worsened illness, delayed healing, or even death. Patients should know how to recognize the warning signs of medical incompetence in Chicago and understand the legal protections available to them so they can more effectively…
When to Call a Chicago School Negligence Lawyer: A Parent’s Guide
Did your child get hurt because their school failed to keep them safe? Illinois law gives you the right to hold the school accountable if staff ignored risks or behaved carelessly, but doing so isn’t easy. Numerous rules and regulations can complicate these cases, and they differ depending on whether…