Category: Medical Negligence

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…

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….

Racial disparities in maternity care don’t happen by accident. In many cases, they stem from a mix of unequal access to care, poor living conditions, and harmful assumptions. Black women and other women of color in Chicago face the highest risks during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Unfortunately, even when they…

When a loved one passes away, the family trusts that medical professionals will accurately document the circumstances surrounding their death. However, death certificate errors and medical mistakes on a death certificate occur more frequently than many realize. In some cases, they may potentially conceal medical negligence that contributed to the…

Understanding your patient rights to medical records in Illinois is crucial for protecting your health and legal interests. Whether you need documentation for ongoing treatment, insurance purposes, or potential legal proceedings, federal and Illinois HIPAA laws and other state regulations ensure you can access medical records in Illinois when needed….

Nurses, like other medical professionals, can be liable for injuries or complications their patients suffer as a result of their negligent care. To establish this legal liability, an injured patient must show that the nurse’s behavior involved the four legal elements of negligence. If successful in doing so, they can…

Life with chronic pain can be agony, and spinal cord stimulators are a popular treatment for those looking for pain relief. Unfortunately, doctors or other healthcare professionals sometimes make mistakes when installing these devices, creating more pain and additional complications for already struggling patients. A spinal stimulator lawsuit can help…