Personal Injury Blog

A doctor’s failure to diagnose associated disease can lead to major problems for a patient. An associated disease is a disease that commonly accompanies another disease or group of diseases. Some illnesses tend to group together, though they may not all manifest at the same time.A doctor’s mistake can cause him to miss the signs […]

When the negligence of another person causes a serious car accident in Illinois and you sustain a back injury, you may want to file an Illinois personal injury claim. The extent of your damage may not be immediately evident and you could find yourself in need of back surgery further down the road.The expense of […]

When someone else’s negligence causes you to sustain an open head injury in an accident in Illinois, a Chicago car accident attorney can determine your legal options.You may be entitled to seek compensation for damages you have suffered related to your injuries through an Illinois personal injury claim. Damages can include medical expenses, lost income, […]

There are some types of cancers that are more prone to misdiagnosis than others. Yet despite this awareness, some medical professionals still fail to diagnose these potentially fatal cancers in their early stages when treatments can be more successful.  Below are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed cancers:  Lung Cancer – sometimes health care providers misdiagnose […]

One of the most traumatic types of injury to suffer is one leading to disfigurement. It can cause someone to suffer physically, emotionally, socially, vocationally and financially.Some of the common types of disfigurement occurring in an Illinois accident include:  burn injuries; road rash; lacerations; loss of motor functions; loss of limb; and facial injuries.  When […]

If you have been injured because of emergency room negligence in Illinois, you may be entitled to receive compensation through an Illinois medical malpractice claim. A Chicago medical malpractice lawyer will examine your case to determine if you have a valid claim and will also provide an estimate on how much compensation you may be […]

Many infections that are contracted during a hospital stay are entirely preventable. With proper hand-washing and sanitization practices, healthcare providers can reduce the number of hospital infections that occur every year in the United States.The most common types of preventable hospital infections include:  infections at the surgical site; infections in the bloodstream; pneumonia; and urinary […]

Intravenous (IV) therapies and treatments are among the most risky ways to dispense medication or treatment to a patient. In many cases, they are administered in emergency situations when a medical professional is more likely to skip a necessary step, simply because of the time-sensitive nature of the situation or an understaffed healthcare facility. These […]

When you undergo unnecessary surgery, you may face additional risks that could have otherwise been prevented. This may be a case of medical negligence and could result in the filing of an Illinois medical malpractice claim.A Chicago medical malpractice attorney will investigate your case thoroughly to determine if you have a valid claim and will […]

Most people associate whiplash injuries with car accidents, and with good reason. Even minor car accidents where vehicle speeds are less than 15 MPH can cause a whiplash injury and other muscle trauma. Several other types of common accidents can also lead to whiplash, including:  contact sport injuries sudden blows to the head repetitive motions […]