Chicago, IL
Workers compensation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
Start a journal This is something you can do right away. Write down everything you remember about the treatment or procedure that led to your malpractice lawsuit (or potential lawsuit). Include names...
See Full GuidePrescription error A doctor may prescribe a medication that you are allergic to, or one that reacts negatively with other medications you're currently taking. A doctor may prescribe the wrong dosage ...
See Full GuideDouble check everything Ask your doctor the name of the medication he or she is prescribing, as well as the dosage and any other instructions. When you get the medication from the pharmacy, read the ...
See Full GuideMedical records Relevant medical records may include the patient's prior medical history, their current medical status, records of the medical treatment or procedure that the lawsuit is about, intern...
See Full GuideSurgery on wrong body part A major mistake that can be made during surgery is operation on the wrong body part. For example, a back surgeon may operate on the wrong level. In other instances, the wro...
See Full GuideA doctor-patient relationship First, you need to prove that you had a doctor-patient relationship with the surgeon. Basically, this means that the surgeon agreed to perform your surgery. This relatio...
See Full GuideKeep a journal Start as soon as possible, and write down everything. Include detailed descriptions of your injuries. Put together a timeline of when the suspected malpractice occurred, including date...
See Full GuideFailure to monitor Nurses are often the ones monitoring you while you are in the hospital, or assessing your condition before you are seen by a doctor. These medical professionals are held to certain...
See Full GuideWhat is hospital malpractice? Hospital malpractice is a type of medical malpractice. It occurs when someone is injured because a hospital's care falls below the standard of care. The specific standar...
See Full GuideDiagnosis error Hospitals may be liable for malpractice if they make an error in diagnosis. This could mean that they diagnose a patient with the wrong condition, or that they fail to diagnose a dise...
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