Pain and suffering is often difficult to measure, even by the most experienced pain specialists. Patients are typically asked to rate their own pain on a scale of 1-10. Although there are objective ways to confirm physical and psychological injuries consistent with pain, the nature and extent of pain is typically measured by the patient’s… Read More
Maker of Meningitis-Tainted Injections May Be Prosecuted
Our meningitis injury attorneys have previously written about the outbreak of meningitis found in steroid injections used to treat pain, which sickened scores of people earlier this year. We have encouraged the victims of this negligently-prepared product to seek legal advice immediately. Now, it appears that civil lawsuits may not be all that the makers of… Read More
Roller Coaster Safety Exposed in Illinois
In Illinois, as in most states this time of year, thousands of families flock to amusement parks, carnivals and entertainment centers for the main attraction: roller coasters. Parents spend millions of dollars every year to allow their children, often young children, the thrill of amusement rides, including roller coasters. In return they expect one thing:… Read More
New Laws Take Effect in Illinois
On January 1, 2012, 214 new laws went into effect in the state of Illinois. Most laws are highly industry-specific, and will have no bearing on real people or the way they live their lives. But a few govern each of us directly. Others will have a direct impact on our comfort and safety, even… Read More
Avastin Breast Cancer Approval Withdrawn
This week, the federal Food and Drug Administration announced its withdrawal of approval for Avastin, a commonly-used breast cancer drug. Avastin, the trade name for the drug bevacizumab, is one of a class of drugs known as “biological therapy.” The drug is a product of Genentech, a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. Avastin… Read More
Common Missed Diagnoses
It is likely that you or someone you know has experienced this scenario: you go to the doctor’s office with a list of symptoms, and are sent home with no diagnosis, or told you have “a virus” – but rest does not help. It is possible that the reason you are not improving is because… Read More
Dislodged Tracheostomy Tubes
Tracheostomy tubes are a standard in modern medical care, and provide the opportunity for patients to survive and thrive who could not do so without the procedure. But the tubes can become dislodged, either through the breathing process itself, simple movements, or the moving and rolling of the patient by medical staff and other caregivers…. Read More
Infections After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, also known as gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding surgery, or weight loss surgery, has become an increasingly common procedure. When the surgery is performed, the stomach is surgically altered to decrease its capacity, leading to weight loss. The benefits of bariatric surgery can be great. Existing research shows that bariatric surgery generally results… Read More
Elder Healthcare Abuse
Experts estimate that tens of thousands of elderly Americans suffer abuse each year – in their own homes, in the homes of relatives, and in nursing homes or other facilities designed to provide elder care. In fact there are over 500,000 reported cases of elder abuse each year in the U.S., and this figure does… Read More
Generic Drug Risks
While generic drug manufacturers would like consumers to believe that generic versions of drugs are exactly equivalent to the name brands, this is not usually the case. Consequently, some people who switch from a name brand to a generic drug experience what doctors term a “therapeutic failure.” What this means is that while the name… Read More
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