Personal Injury Blog

With any personal injury claim, you will need to prove that another party was liable for your injuries in order to receive compensation for your medical expenses. Negligence and failure to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations are usually the basis of most construction site accident claims.Some common reasons that construction […]

Approximately 1 million people in the United States develop a hospital infection every year. Hospital infections are typically related to a medical procedure or treatment that the patient is undergoing in a hospital. While dealing with one medical condition, a patient may then have to deal with a new infection.The Centers for Disease Control and […]

In the United States, more deaths result from medical errors than breast cancer or car accidents. Cases of hospital malpractice can result in billions of dollars in healthcare costs.In addition to costing the healthcare industry a lot of money every year, hospital errors can result in devastating consequences for the victims. The most common types of […]

When a motorcycle collides with another motor vehicle, the lack of a protective barrier can lead to traumatic injuries. Motorcycle accidents are among the most serious types of accidents to be involved in. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Chicago motorcycle accident, contact a Chicago motorcycle accident attorney to discuss […]

An extravasation injury generally occurs near the site of an intravenous (IV) injection. This can cause bodily fluid to start leaking into the region. While it may in some cases be easily treated, other times an extravasation injury is not detected and diagnosed early enough. Hence, with a long delay of proper treatment, the injury […]

When it comes to a misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose a medical condition, some are more serious than others. One of the most serious medical conditions that a doctor can fail to diagnose is a heart attack. A failure to diagnose a medical condition can lead to tragic consequences, depending on the condition. Other medical […]

One of the more common types of surgical errors to occur is when an object is left inside a patient. It can be shocking for any victim to discover that a surgeon left behind an object inside their body, a phenomenon known as “retained foreign object.” This type of medical negligence can lead to further […]

Any type of medical professional could be found liable for negligence. Accordingly, if a pharmacist makes a mistake they can also be held liable. If you have been injured because of a pharmacist’s mistake, you may be eligible to file a pharmacist malpractice lawsuit.  You may be wondering just what mistakes a pharmacist can make that […]

While not required by Illinois state law, some insurers may require you to carry Physical Damage insurance. Physical Damage coverage falls into 2 categories: collision coverage and comprehensive coverage. The value of your car will help determine the amount of coverage you should carry, or if it’s even worth having on your car. Typically, this […]

If you’ve sustained a disfiguring injury in an Illinois accident, you may be considering whether to file an Illinois personal injury claim. If another party caused your accident and resulting injuries, you may be entitled to recover damages for your medical expenses, ongoing treatment, and other accident expenses.A Chicago injury lawyer will carefully evaluate your […]