Children are particularly vulnerable when they receive medical care because, unlike adults, they cannot fully advocate for themselves. Their heightened dependency on the judgment and care of healthcare providers makes the occurrence of pediatric malpractice...
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...
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...
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...