A failure to diagnose can have catastrophic consequences for victims. Victims and family members who are facing a misdiagnosis should be familiar with the legal protections available to them. What is a failure to diagnose? A misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose or...
The birth of a child is supposed to be a special event filled with anticipation and happiness. Yet, the sad reality is that many families end up having to deal with birth injuries. The truth is that these birth injuries can be quite severe, too, reshaping how you...
Too often when patients check into a hospital, then end up catching some other disease or illness during their stay. Hospital-acquired infections happen often, and most are completely preventable. One of the most alarming infections is C. difficile, which the Mayo...
Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to meet the standard of care while treating a patient, leading to injury or harm. Identifying the common factors contributing to medical malpractice can help both patients and health care providers reduce...
Individuals injured by medical professional may decide to file a lawsuit against that provider. This enables them to try to recover the damages they’re dealing with because of a potential malpractice issue. Trying to prove that a medical professional didn’t meet their...
In November of 2023, Frank Morrissey announces the launch of Morrissey Legal Group, LLC and their inaugural case tried in September of this year which resulted in a $10M verdict against Rush-Copley Medical Center and in favor of an individual who lost an arm due to a...
Sometimes, in Chicago as is true everywhere, when the complexities of healthcare meet the challenges of pregnancy, the question arises: Can a miscarriage be misdiagnosed? A misdiagnosed miscarriage occurs in scenarios where pregnant women are falsely informed that...