Dog Bite Incidents On The Rise In Illinois

Many people consider their dog to be man’s best friend, but not everyone feels that way. While many dogs are friendly and loving, some are aggressive and anxious around strangers. As a result, they can attack children and adults without warning, causing serious dog bite injuries. Unfortunately, dog bite incidents are on the rise in […]

Brain Injury: Symptoms And Treatment

A brain injury is something that can happen at any time and affect a person’s life in a dramatic way. Most brain injuries occur during falls, car accidents and sports injuries. Sometimes getting hit by an object or getting shot in the head can also cause brain injuries. While brain injuries are classified as mild, […]

How Pregnancy Affects The Financial Liability Of A Car Accident

It’s every mother’s dream to have a normal pregnancy that results in the birth of a happy, healthy baby. However, complications may arise beyond the control of expectant parents, including injuries to the mother which, in turn, impact the fetus. Personal injury lawyers in Illinois see this happen more often than you could ever bear […]

How Is Cancer Diagnosed?

Cancer is a serious and common medical condition. In 2018, more than 1.7 million Americans were diagnosed with some form of cancer. More than 600,000 died. Even though cancer is common, misdiagnosis still happens quite frequently. Because cancer symptoms are often vague, they are misdiagnosed as a different disease. This causes a person to lose […]

Medical Malpractice In Emergency Rooms: What You Need To Know

In an emergency, every second is critical. You may rush your loved one to the emergency room and hope for the best. Emergency situations are different from other medical situations. In an emergency, you don’t have time to go to a different doctor and get a second opinion. You are at the mercy of the […]

University of Chicago Loses Medical Malpractice Case, Forced to Pay $2.6 Million

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When a person goes to the doctor because they are experiencing symptoms, they hope to figure out what is wrong with them. They rely on the doctor to order the appropriate tests and diagnose their symptoms so they can receive the appropriate treatment and feel better. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Medical malpractice happens […]