When you enter an Illinois hospital, you expect to receive only the best medical care. Unfortunately, sometimes, things can happen that lead to complications. Sepsis is one of the most serious; this is what it is and how it develops. Understanding sepsis Sepsis is a...
Medical malpractice remains a serious concern for those who seek assistance from a healthcare provider. If a doctor misdiagnoses a serious problem, it can lead to complications and worsen a patient's health. Often, people assume doctors and hospitals are the main...
NFL fans in Illinois and around the country who watch footage recorded during preseason workouts and scrimmages may have noticed offensive and defensive linemen were wearing helmets covered in padding. These are known as Guardian Caps, and they are designed to prevent...
When lawmakers in Illinois added Section 2-402 to the Code of Civil Procedure in 1976, their goal was to protect doctors and other health care workers from frivolous lawsuits. To reduce the number of health care providers sued for medical malpractice, the legislation...
When pursuing a medical malpractice claim in Illinois, one of the most challenging aspects for victims is establishing causation. Proving that a healthcare provider's actions are directly responsible for a patient's injuries or worsening condition requires carefully...
An accident can happen to anyone in Illinois without warning. One of the most common situations is a slip-and-fall, which can injure you. These are common traumatic brain injuries stemming from slip-and-fall accidents. Concussion A concussion is a milder but common...
Many Americans in Illinois and other states face death or permanent disability due to a misdiagnosed disease. Many incorrect medical diagnoses have historically remained mostly hidden from the public. As this topic receives more attention, it is essential to...
Anesthesia is critical to Illinois surgical procedures, ensuring patients are pain-free and comfortable during operations. However, preventable anesthetic mistakes can result in serious consequences for patients, leading to serious harm. Healthcare professionals must...
Crashes involving aircraft in Chicago occur less often than many people may think. But this does not mean that their effects can be anything less than deadly. There is a wide distinction to be made between general and commercial aviation. These two main types of...
Having a bias means unfairly and inaccurately comparing or classifying other people. Most people in Illinois assume that racial bias in the medical field is a thing of the past. However, past biases seem to have a far-reaching effect on current generations of Black...