Posted on February 15, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

Birth injuries are an unfortunate occurrence, and these injuries are often caused by negligence or recklessness on behalf of medical or hospital staff. It is important to be aware of how common birth injuries occur and how serious they can be. A skilled Illinois medical malpractice lawyer can help you navigate your next steps if you suspect your child has received a birth injury.

How Serious Are Birth Injuries?

Birth injuries range in severity, though many birth injuries can be serious and impact an infant for the rest of her life. Common birth injuries include fractures, brachial palsy, cephalohematoma, bruising, hemorrhages, and facial paralysis. These injuries may be evident immediately after birth, or they may take much longer to be fully or even partially apparent.

Birth injuries for infants are often the result of medical malpractice, which includes negligence or improper medical care. Medical and hospital staff may cause birth injuries by doing any of the following:

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 Posted on February 09, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

When patients need assistance with a medical problem, they put a lot of trust in their medical staff to take care of them. However, when medical staff act with negligence or disregard and prescribe incorrect medication, improper medication doses, or a medication that a patient is allergic to, serious complications can occur.

If you believe you have dealt with a medication error, contacting an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer is essential to explore your legal options.

What Are the Consequences of a Medication Error?

A medication error occurs when medical staff act with negligence, recklessness, or disregard for their patient’s needs and incorrectly prescribe a medication. Sometimes these mistakes are genuine accidents, but other times they are the result of insufficient staffing or training, inattention, simple carelessness, or even medical staff working under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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 Posted on January 17, 2024 in Wrongful Death

When a loved one is a victim of negligence or injuries that lead to wrongful death, family members are left to deal with the trauma, emotions, and stress of losing their loved one. In cases where a person’s death is caused by negligence, medical malpractice, or other reckless actions, family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim to receive compensation for damages and medical bills. An experienced Illinois wrongful death lawyer can help you explore your legal options for compensation.

Negligence Can Lead To Wrongful Death

Wrongful death may occur in many different circumstances, including as a result of car accidents, negligence by hospital or nursing home staff, construction site accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, or other personal injuries.

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 Posted on January 03, 2024 in Construction Accidents

Construction sites have a higher risk of serious accidents, and the employees who work on construction sites are exposed to the daily risk of personal injury. It is up to the employer to meet safety standards and ensure steps are taken to prevent serious accidents, but negligence and recklessness can occur. If you have been injured in a construction site accident, seeking advice about compensation from an Illinois construction injury lawyer is essential.

What Are the Most Common Construction Site Accidents?

The most common construction site accidents include incidents like falls, injury from falling objects, chemical exposure, vehicle accidents, equipment accidents, electrocution, and fire or explosion-related injuries.

All of these accidents can cause serious injury, and construction site workers who experience an injury from one of these accidents may deal with costly medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, and pain and suffering for long after an injury is mostly healed.

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 Posted on December 29, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

When your loved one enters into a nursing home, you no doubt want to ensure they are taken care of and provided with the best care possible. However, nursing home neglect and abuse do happen, and it is essential to learn these signs so you know what to look out for. If you believe your loved one has been neglected or abused in their nursing home, you should contact an Illinois nursing home neglect lawyer as soon as possible.

Is My Loved One Being Neglected in a Nursing Home?

Nursing homes are designed to care for elderly individuals who need assistance or can no longer take care of basic tasks. However, some nursing homes may neglect residents, leading to serious complications, potential injuries, and a lowered quality of life. If your loved one is living in a nursing home, it is important to keep an eye out for common signs of nursing home neglect.

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 Posted on December 15, 2023 in Car Accident

Dog bites are dangerous, and the personal injuries obtained from a dog bite may be severe. Dog bites can result from accidental or intentional behavior, and you must prove your injury is a result of the dog's behavior if you want to receive proper compensation. An Illinois dog bite lawyer can help you gather evidence and fight for the compensation you deserve after a dog bite.

Steps to Take After a Dog Bite

If a dog has bitten you or a loved one, there are a few essential steps you will need to take:

• Identify the dog's owner and request their information in addition to important details like the rabies certification of the dog that bit you.
• Seek immediate medical care for your dog bite, especially if the bite appears to be severe or has resulted in more serious injuries like lacerations and broken bones.
• File a dog bite report according to Cook County's animal bite ordinance and gather more information on the dog's owner.

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 Posted on November 22, 2023 in Slip & Fall

A slip and fall can happen nearly anywhere. A slip and fall can cause more than physical injuries and, in many cases, may affect a victim’s mental and emotional well-being.

Even though you may feel like it is your own fault for falling, many times, the owner’s negligence may contribute to your accident. If you have suffered injuries from a slip and fall, you need to speak with a Chicago slip and fall injury attorney today.

Slip and Fall Injury Statistics

Each year, more than one million people are treated in a hospital due to a slip and fall. Statistics on slip and falls provide the following information:

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 Posted on November 10, 2023 in Car Accident

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car crash. This type of accident can happen in a split second, resulting in serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries.

If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you need a Cook County car accident attorney to fight for the compensation that will help make you “whole again.” Keep reading to learn about the types of injuries that you may suffer in a rear-end collision.

Whiplash

In a whiplash injury, the neck is thrown forward and then backward rapidly, causing damage to the nerves, tendons, muscles, discs, and soft tissue of the neck. While many people recover from whiplash within a few weeks or months, some people have persistent pain for several months or even years.

Symptoms of a whiplash injury include:

• Neck pain
• Dizziness
• Pain in your arm or hand
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in your ears

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 Posted on October 20, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses, and hospitals all have a duty to provide top-notch care to their patients. A medical malpractice claim is pursued when a patient is injured due to a healthcare professional’s negligence.  

In many malpractice claims, a hospital may be found liable for malpractice. If you or a loved one have experienced hospital malpractice, our Chicago hospital malpractice attorney has the skills and dedication to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice 

Medical malpractice occurs anytime a medical professional deviates from the expected standard of care and a patient suffers injuries as a result. In 2022, there were 411 medical malpractice payment reports filed against medical personnel and hospitals in Illinois.

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 Posted on October 12, 2023 in Car Accident

Whether you plan to travel in Chicago by foot or take the “L,” you can get to your location relatively easily without a car. Affording you much-needed exercise, deciding to take a stroll in the Windy City will allow you to avoid sitting in traffic.

While Chicago proves to be a walkable city, Chicago streets remain dangerous for pedestrians. If you have been in a pedestrian accident, it is best that you speak with a Chicago pedestrian accident attorney today.  

Traffic Accident Statistics

Preliminary data suggests that 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2022, the highest number on record since 1981.

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