Personal Injury Blog

Renal & Nephrology News came out with an article recently about steps which can be taken to prevent nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, or NSF, in patients who use gadolinium contrast for MRI scans and CT scans.  It has been fairly-well established that this debilitating disease occurs in patients who have renal insufficiency when the contrast is […]

When it comes to filing a personal injury claim, lying about your medical history, injuries, or lost wages is only asking for trouble. Any mistakes in reporting your injuries, history, or compensation needs will make you appear dishonest even if you are seeking damages for an injury you honestly sustained through no fault of your […]

Before you head into surgery, a member of your surgical team should get vital information from you regarding your current and past health history and communicate your answers to the rest of the team.Your surgeon, surgical nurse, anesthesiologist and others on the team should be well aware of your medical history before operating. Failure to […]

South Carolina personal injury lawyer Trey Mills posted a blog on his South Carolina Injury Law Journal about his take on Allstate’s car accident claims practices.  Allstate has an undeserved reputation as being a “good” company to deal with if you are involved in an Illinois auto accident claim.The reality of dealing with Allstate is […]

Lots of people react differently during a funeral. Some exhibit their grief openly, while others display quiet reflection. A few may recall the good times in the life of the decedent. But rarely do people get drunk at the funeral – and then continue drinking in the car on the way home. Unfortunately, that appears […]

When faced with surgery, the capabilities of the surgical team will usually weigh heavily on your mind, and with good reason. All surgeries present inherent risks, and surgery, whether by election, or by necessity, is a major endeavor for all patients.As part of your surgical team, your anesthesiologist is responsible for anesthetizing you so that […]

Filing a claim for damages from a serious auto accident in Joliet, Illinois is an experience most drivers have never had before. This means you’re going into uncharted territory, and would benefit greatly from the advice of a Joliet, Illinois auto accident lawyer. A Joliet, Illinois auto accident lawyer has experience with auto injury claims […]

Bard IVC Filters are medical devices used for patients at risk of a pulmonary embolism. However these devices also pose a risk to patients because of the potential hazard of pieces fracturing. This can lead to severe adverse effects that may be life-threatening.A Chicago product liability attorney will evaluate your case if you have been […]

No one expects to sustain further injury from a surgical procedure but unfortunately, developing an infection after surgery is not uncommon. Yet in many cases, it is preventable.When you suffer an illness because of a bacterial infection after surgery, you may be eligible to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim. But proving medical negligence requires […]

Nurses have a high degree of responsibility in the care of patients. Any sort of nursing error can lead to serious consequences.Some of the more common types of nursing errors include medication errors, improperly monitoring patients and a recently identified phenomenon known as “alarm fatigue.”Alarm fatigue is quite common and results when nurses become desensitized […]