$1.8 million Cook County medical malpractice verdict for a 35-year-old male who lost his only remaining testicle as a result of a preventable medical error during a routine hernia surgery.
Postoperative Brain Injury
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 48 million inpatient surgical procedures are performed in the United States each year. If you add in outpatient surgeries, that number is much higher. All surgeries carry risks of complications, which can sometimes be fatal. However, one potentially devastating complication of surgery — that is often… Read More
Bacterial Meningitis: Delayed or Missed Diagnosis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the tissues called the meninges that surround the spinal cord and brain. In addition to viruses, various types of bacteria can also cause meningitis. According to the Meningitis Research Foundation, about 50 types of bacteria can cause meningitis. The most common cause is meningococcal bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is often life-threatening and… Read More
Brain Shunt Failures and Negligence
A brain shunt is used to remove a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid on the brain. When excess fluid develops, it increases the pressure inside the skull and can damage the brain. Symptoms of increased fluid on the brain include a headache, vomiting, and seizures. Eventually, brain damage and death can occur. Thousands of people… Read More
Mastectomy and Devastating Medical Errors
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is gut-wrenching and life changing. Treatment often includes chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery in the form of either a lumpectomy to remove the tumor or a mastectomy to remove the entire breast. Medical errors before, during or after a mastectomy can be catastrophic to patients and family members already coping with… Read More
Colorectal Cancers Among the Most Often Misdiagnosed
What is colorectal cancer? Cancers that start in the colon (large intestine) or rectum, which is the last part of the large intestine, are classified as colorectal cancers. Since the large intestine is commonly called the colon, we can refer to these types of cancer, collectively as colon cancer. While colon cancer is one of… Read More
Preventable Anesthesia Errors
Most surgeries ranging from complex to minor usually require some level of anesthesia — usually to make a patient immobile or unconscious, so they are not aware of the procedure and do not feel pain. Different Types of Anesthesia? Different types of anesthesia may be used depending on the procedure being performed including: Local anesthesia:… Read More
Hypoxic Brain Injury Leading to Cerebral Palsy
Most expectant parents eagerly await the birth of their baby. Although most babies are born healthy, a small percentage suffer permanent damage, such as cerebral palsy, due to complications from an injury at birth. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition, which may be caused by brain damage during pregnancy, delivery or… Read More
Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Hearing the words “you have lung cancer” is life changing. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 222,500 adults in the United States will receive a lung cancer diagnosis in 2017. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. In most cases,… Read More
Resuscitation Errors at Birth
Few things in life are as emotional as the birth of a baby. It’s usually a joyful occasion that is celebrated. In some cases, however, the birth can have complications. According to the American Heart Association, about ten percent of babies require resuscitation efforts at birth. Which is why medical health professionals must be prepared… Read More
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