Important Elements when Fighting Medical Malpractice

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Medical malpractice describes a situation where a medical professional fails to provide an acceptable standard of care to a patient, which results in an injury, monetary loss, and even death in rare cases. Hiring a medical malpractice lawyer in Illinois can help you deal with such situations, but you must also learn about the important… Read more »

Common Forms of Medical Malpractice in Western Springs

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Medical malpractice is a form of professional negligence that occurs when a medical professional fails to meet the applicable standard of care. Under Illinois medical malpractice law, this standard of care is defined as the same degree of knowledge, skill and ability that an ordinarily careful professional would exercise under similar circumstances. Establishing a departure… Read more »

Proposed Reform Will Hurt Medical Malpractice Victims in Illinois

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Throughout the month of May, the Illinois legislature has been conducting hearings on reform measures proposed by the governor. These changes – done in the name of helping big businesses — will instead significantly impede medical malpractice victims’ ability to recover for their injuries and costs.   Proposed Changes The first change is an attempt to… Read more »