With all the medical advances in the US in the last decades, medical malpractice is still far more common than many people realize. In fact, medical malpractice is the #3 cause of death in the US. In most cases, the harm done to a patient isn’t intentional, but healthcare professionals are held to a high …
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You could have a medical malpractice claim if you think you were injured because of a medical professional’s action or inaction. But it is essential to file your claim within a specific time or the case could be dismissed. Learn below about the statute of limitations, and contact our medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois if …
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Hip replacement surgery is common among older Americans. The hope is to restore hip function and mobility after years of suffering a deteriorating hip joint. However, sometimes surgeons engage in negligence during hip replacement surgery, leading to severe complications. You could have legal options if you have problems after a hip replacement. Talk today to …
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Close to 90 percent of physicians say that they carefully and actively listen to patients as they describe their symptoms and voice their concerns. But the actual statistics suggest otherwise. According to one study, doctors listen to patients for about eleven seconds before they redirect or interrupt them. This lack of communication is the root …
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Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Surgical mistakes make up a significant portion of these incidents. It is hard to believe some of these errors happen. But many operating rooms are chaotic places, especially in a trauma or emergency room. Many doctors and nurses are working together under …
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Largely to maximize revenue, today’s doctors see more patients than ever before. In fact, most doctors are so rushed that they only listen to their patients for eleven seconds before interrupting and redirecting them. In that short time span, it’s pretty much impossible to gather any evidence of the patient’s symptoms. So, most doctors just …
Medical Malpractice occurs when a clinic, specialist, or other medical provider, through carelessness, a negligent act or oversight, causes injury to a patient. The negligence may be caused by mistakes before, during or after treatment. Negligence of the medical provider is measured on whether the patient would have received a similar standard of care from …
Medical malpractice can occur when the negligence of a health care professional causes you an injury, monetary loss or in extreme cases, death of a loved one. Seeking legal representation is important if you believe that you are a victim of medical malpractice in Illinois. Here we describe the law that governs these cases in …
From minor injuries to major surgeries, the medical practitioners use complex tools to save a life. Although, modern medical science has splendidly improved in this century, yet the medical surgeries largely depend on small tools like scissors. A minor mistake by the doctor, reported as medical malpractice, could lead to the loss of life. The …
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Medical malpractice refers to a preventable act of patient harm that occurs as a direct result of medical professional negligence. Some errors that are made by medical professionals may not only seem minor, but human; not everyone can be perfect at all times. Other mistakes, however, are less forgivable, and cause serious and devastating patient …
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