What happens if a doctor makes a mistake? Victims may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim against the negligent doctor or hospital. They may be eligible to receive a financial award to compensate them for the emotional and monetary costs of the injury. An Illinois medical malpractice lawyer may be able to help
Victims of cataract surgery negligence may experience loss of vision, blindness, or other serious complications. Those with valid cataract surgery malpractice claims may be able to obtain compensation for their losses. Compensation may include money award for economic and noneconomic damages. In rare cases, punitive damages may be appropriate. Cataract Surgery Negligence Can Cause Blindness
When plastic surgery goes wrong, patients can suffer physically, emotionally, and socially. Plastic surgery complications include organ damage, nerve damage, deep vein thrombosis, and other potentially debilitating conditions. A Chicago plastic surgery mistake attorney may help victims pursue justice and obtain compensation for their losses. In 2012, over 14.6 million plastic surgery procedures were performed
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice puts a deadline on when a patient or surviving family member can bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date that the patient discovers the claim. The statute of limitations can also begin to run when
Patients can suffer from severe injuries from retained surgical sponges. Surgical sponges left in patients can cause severe infections because the sponge can easily wrap around the abdominal cavity. A medical malpractice lawyer may help these unsuspecting victims recover compensation for their injuries. Occasionally, doctors make mistakes while treating their patients. Some of the errors
Pancreatic cancer misdiagnosis occurs at an alarmingly high rate. Doctors frequently misdiagnose pancreatic cancer as illnesses such as peptic ulcer disease, acid reflux, or gall bladder disease. Unfortunately, this means that doctors often detect pancreatic cancer in these patients when the cancer is at a later stage. Because of this, these patients may have a
Cardiac stents – implants used to prop open a patient’s arteries – are one of the most common medical devices, and they are implanted into millions of Americans each year. In fact, over the past decade, cardiac stents have been inserted into 7 million Americans at a cost of more than $110 billion. Cardiac stents are often
Nursing errors due to fatigue include a range of medical and diagnostic errors. These encompass mistakes such as improper medication administration, failure to follow proper procedures, and other errors. The medical field attempts to address the connection between nurse fatigue and shift length by imposing shift restrictions. Still, not every nurse, doctor, or hospital is
Nuchal cord birth injuries caused by the effects of the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck often lead to severe physical impairments and permanent disabilities. A birth injury lawyer may be able to help you investigate and file a medical malpractice claim against the doctor or hospital responsible for your baby’s injury. What Is a
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