It happens more often than you might think; equipment like sponges, towels, needles, instruments, retractors and other small items and fragments of tools have been found in patients and Bob’s client was no exception. After having her gallbladder removed Bob’s client was still experiencing pain in her abdomen area. A post surgical ultrasound revealed that… Read more »
Grayslake IL Medical Malpractice Attorney – Bricklayer Severely Injures His Heel
Plaintiff, a bricklayer, fell 16 feet from a ladder at work. He was seen in the emergency department of Stroger Hospital and then at County’s Orthopedic Clinic. He was diagnosed with a severely comminuted fracture of his left heel. The fracture was treated non-operatively. Plaintiff contended he should have been given the option of surgical… Read more »
Ingleside IL Personal Injury Attorney -Eye Severely Damaged During Surgery
Plaintiff, 19 years of age, underwent surgery to implant a phakic intraocular lens in her left eye. The surgery was performed by Defendant ophthalmologist Kovach. It was supposed to correct her nearsightedness. After the surgery the Plaintiff developed increased intraocular pressure which was not properly diagnosed and treated. The Plaintiff sustained permanent enlargement and dilation… Read more »
Fox Lake IL Personal Injury Attorney – Child Dies During Ashma Attack-Paramedics Blamed
3 Year Old William Smith was suffering what appeared to an asthma attack causing his mother to provide him with Albuterol via a nebulizer. Later that day his babysitter noticed the child was having difficulty breathing and when his symptoms did not improve after using the nebulizer, she called 911. Paramedics responded to the home. … Read more »
Waukegan IL Personal Injury Attorney – Tooth Infection Leads To The Loss Of 8 Teeth
Plaintiff presented to the Defendant Endodontist with a management infection in her tooth. Plaintiff claimed that Defendant failed to properly treat the infection and eventually lost 8 teeth. The defense contended Defendant complied with the standard of care in addressing what seemed to be a manageable and minimal infection. However, the infection ultimately was quite… Read more »
Gurnee IL Personal Injury Attorney – Man Dies After Appendectomy
Dexter Haynes was admitted to Ingalls Memorial Hospital with a perforated appendix which required urgent surgical intervention. Mr. Haynes had a long history of heart problems including cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and the implantation of a pacemaker. The appendectomy surgery was successful but when the anesthesiologist extubated the patient 45 minutes postoperatively, his oxygen saturation… Read more »
Waukegan IL Personal Injury Attorney – Patient Dies After Refusal To Give Permission For Additional Surgery
Carrie Vaughn, age 77, underwent a percutaneous biopsy of three right axillary lymph nodes at West Suburban Hospital. Carrie then developed a hematoma from bleeding at the site of the third lymph node and she was transferred to the emergency room and then to ICU for monitoring. When told that she may require additional surgery,… Read more »
Waukegan IL Personal Injury Attorney – Woman Dies After Birth Of First Child After Bleeding To Death
Claudia Calcagno delivered her first child at Monticello Big Lake Hospital. She developed a postpartum hemorrhage and she bled to death hours later when her physicians were unable to perform emergency surgery because the rural community hospital apparently did not have an adequate supply of blood available. However it was later discovered that the hospital… Read more »
Ingleside IL Personal Injury Attorney – Hospital Blamed For Death of Unborn Baby
Plaintiff was brought to Edward Hospital by ambulance for severe abdominal pain and vomiting while she was 14 weeks pregnant. She was transferred to the postpartum unit after tests showed the fetus was not the cause of her pain. Plaintiff developed septic shock ten hours later and the unborn baby died. Plaintiff’s small intestine also… Read more »
Round Lake Personal Injury Attorney – 38 Year Old Man Dies From Undiagnosed Pulmonary Embolish
Roger Davis developed shortness of breath while at work. He went to his family physician who performed a general exam and made a diagnosis of glomerulonephritis based on the presence of protein and blood in Rodger’s urine. Unfortunately, 10 hours later Rodger died from a pulmonary embolus. The Estate contended that Dr. Royce should have… Read more »
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