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Surgical Instruments Left In Patients
Tens of thousands of Americans are killed every year as a result of avoidable medical errors. One of the most common forms of medical malpractice in Illinois and across the country is the leaving of surgical instruments in patients. This reality often astonishes those who are unfamiliar with the medical system. How is this possible? It seems […]
Medical Malpractice In Nursing Homes
It’s hardly a surprise that nursing home residents often require frequent, significant medical care. Nursing homes agree to provide their residents with adequate care when they establish a facility. However, Illinois medical malpractice attorney Harvey Walner has seen too many of these facilities fail to live up to the medical requirements of their residents. Medical malpractice is […]
Who Can Be Held Accountable In A Medical Malpractice Claim?
When we think of medical malpractice suits, we often picture the defendants as doctors. After all, they’re the most visible characters in the medical drama. However, the process of treating a medical condition is a complicated one, and Illinois law allows for medical malpractice claims against a range of medical professionals. At Walner Law, we have the […]
The Long-Term Costs Of Brain Injury
Studies have shown that the lifetime costs for a single traumatic brain injury can range well over $1 million. These expenses can strain even the finances of even the most cautious and well-prepared of victims. Our Chicago lawyers for brain injuries understand how severe the physical, psychological, and financial toll of a brain injury can be. We will treat […]
What is Expected of Surgeons?
Surgical errors are depressingly common in American medicine. Every year, thousands of Americans lose their lives as a result of avoidable surgical errors. Surgery is a difficult, complicated endeavor. Sometimes, tragic results occur despite the best efforts of a skilled surgeon. No one argues that every tragic result qualifies as medical malpractice. However, surgeons are still […]
Can I Be Fired For Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Under Illinois’ workers’ compensation law, your employer cannot retaliate against you after you file a workers’ comp claim. This means you cannot be fired or demoted. It means you cannot be have your pay cut or your hours slashed. It means you should be safe to file for the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve after a […]
