Medical malpractice claims cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars, but the costs include more than just dollars. Often there is accompanying damage to a hospital’s reputation and to staff ...

A Chicago-based firm, Clifford Law Offices, secured a record-setting $7.25 million verdict in a hysterectomy malpractice case in Cook County. The decision followed a two-week jury trial that ...

Strokes are among the most commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions in the United States. Even when properly diagnosed, ...

Stephanie Boydell became a single mother to three children Sept. 22, 2022, the day her 40-year-old husband died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm after being discharged from the hospital. “Mine and my ...

May 19, 2025 - The doctor-patient relationship is typically ongoing, with patients often receiving care from the same provider over an extended period of time. However, when the patient believes their ...

One of my favorite expressions tells us, "It doesn't have to be bad to be stressful." Think wedding, communion, bar mitzvah or any other event commemorating something special. Ultimately, the "big day ...

When a child suffers harm due to medical negligence, the emotional toll on families can be overwhelming. Parents trust healthcare providers to deliver care that protects and nurtures their child’s ...

The article explains that late changes to theories of liability in malpractice cases are typically denied by courts, as they prejudice defendants. Courts prefer claims to be clear from the start, and ...

Medical malpractice is far more common in some parts of the U.S. than others, with a new report from 24/7 Wall St. highlighting which states see the most claims filed against doctors and hospitals. A ...

According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, a study found that approximately 400,000 hospitalized individuals experience preventable harm every year. It also cited data from ...