What You Need To Know About The Standard Of Care In Medical Malpractice Cases
To win a medical malpractice case in Illinois, it's not enough for an injured patient to show that the doctor or other healthcare provider made a mistake. Among other elements in the case, the victim must demonstrate that the doctor breached the medical standard of care owed to him or her....
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Common Examples Of Chicago, Illinois Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence is not necessarily the same thing as physician negligence. Contrary to popular belief, hospitals are not always responsible for the mistakes of their doctors. That's because many physicians are not employees of the hospital, but merely have admitting privileges. In essence, they function as independent contractors, meaning their negligence...
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The Most Common Causes Of Surgical Errors
Surgeons are tasked with some of the most dangerous and life-threatening work in the world, operating on their patients. Unfortunately, not all surgeons perform their duties with the level of diligence that's expected and required of them. Even if the surgical error doesn't prove fatal, it could mean a lifetime of significant...
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A Hospital Could Be Liable for Failing to Monitor Its Patients
People tend to think of medical malpractice as being some sort of action, like a botched surgery or prescribing the wrong medication. But doctors and hospitals are often responsible for the actions they don't take. This comes up frequently with failure to monitor cases. Not keeping a close eye on patients...
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Blaming the Patient: A Common Defense Tactic In Medical Malpractice Cases
During a medical malpractice case, you might assume that the healthcare practitioner will focus mainly on defending themselves from liability. Surprisingly, defendants are turning the tables on malpractice victims by blaming them for the errors. Cases like these are why you can't afford to have an inexperienced attorney. You need the aggressive...
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When Medical Malpractice Causes Burn Injuries
Burns can be traumatic and painful, and they often arise as a result of defective products or personal injuries. But what happens if your burn injury was the result of medical malpractice? Holding the practitioner or facility liable can be far more difficult due to the deep pockets involved. You can count...
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Psychiatric Malpractice and What It Means For You and Your Family
With so much of the world shut down and isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned of a possible mental health crisis on the horizon. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health or emotional issues, a psychiatrist may be able to help. Tragically, not all psychiatrists are...
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Sepsis Can Be Evidence Of Malpractice
If you've developed sepsis while in the care of a medical professional, it could be evidence of malpractice. Sepsis is a serious and potentially fatal condition that requires immediate attention. And you could be facing significant medical expenses to recover from it. The medical malpractice attorneys of Hale Law Group can...
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Dental Malpractice Can Be Fatal
Medical malpractice covers a broad range of fields, and one of those is dentistry. Numerous healthcare professionals, including dentists, oral surgeons, and dental hygienists, can commit serious errors. In some cases, those mistakes cost the life of the victim. What rights do you have if a dental professional has committed malpractice?...
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How Often Are Foreign Objects Left In Patients’ Bodies After Surgery?
The idea of a surgeon leaving something in your body after a procedure seems unthinkable. And yet, it happens more often than many of us would like to admit. A 2012 study by Johns Hopkins University found that surgeons left foreign objects inside their patients' bodies at least 39 times a week....
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Understanding Your Legal Rights After A Medication Error
Prescription medication is powerful and potentially deadly, so your pharmacist, doctor, or other healthcare provider cannot afford to get it wrong. Yet despite the laws and regulations that control prescription drugs, many Illinois residents are seriously injured by medication errors. If your prescription medication error was the result of negligence, you may...
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When Is A Misdiagnosis The Result Of Malpractice?
Although doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are not expected to be perfect, some mistakes are simply unreasonable. When these sorts of errors are made, you could have a claim for medical malpractice. One of the most common examples of medical malpractice involves making a misdiagnosis. If your disease or condition...
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