Surgeons are tasked with some of the most dangerous and life-threatening work in the world, operating on their patients. Unfortunately, not all surgeons perform their duties with the level of diligence that’s expected and required of them. Even if the surgical error doesn’t prove fatal, it could mean a lifetime of significant and irreversible injuries….

People tend to think of medical malpractice as being some sort of action, like a botched surgery or prescribing the wrong medication. But doctors and hospitals are often responsible for the actions they don’t take. This comes up frequently with failure to monitor cases. Not keeping a close eye on patients could lead to serious…

During a medical malpractice case, you might assume that the healthcare practitioner will focus mainly on defending themselves from liability. Surprisingly, defendants are turning the tables on malpractice victims by blaming them for the errors. Cases like these are why you can’t afford to have an inexperienced attorney. You need the aggressive medical malpractice lawyers…

Burns can be traumatic and painful, and they often arise as a result of defective products or personal injuries. But what happens if your burn injury was the result of medical malpractice? Holding the practitioner or facility liable can be far more difficult due to the deep pockets involved. You can count on the dedicated…

With so much of the world shut down and isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned of a possible mental health crisis on the horizon. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health or emotional issues, a psychiatrist may be able to help. Tragically, not all psychiatrists are deserving of the…

If you’ve developed sepsis while in the care of a medical professional, it could be evidence of malpractice. Sepsis is a serious and potentially fatal condition that requires immediate attention. And you could be facing significant medical expenses to recover from it. The medical malpractice attorneys of Hale & Monico can review your case and…

Medical malpractice covers a broad range of fields, and one of those is dentistry. Numerous healthcare professionals, including dentists, oral surgeons, and dental hygienists, can commit serious errors. In some cases, those mistakes cost the life of the victim. What rights do you have if a dental professional has committed malpractice? Trust the team at…

The idea of a surgeon leaving something in your body after a procedure seems unthinkable. And yet, it happens more often than many of us would like to admit. A 2012 study by Johns Hopkins University found that surgeons left foreign objects inside their patients’ bodies at least 39 times a week. Those objects include…

Prescription medication is powerful and potentially deadly, so your pharmacist, doctor, or other healthcare provider cannot afford to get it wrong. Yet despite the laws and regulations that control prescription drugs, many Illinois residents are seriously injured by medication errors. If your prescription medication error was the result of negligence, you may have a claim…

Although doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are not expected to be perfect, some mistakes are simply unreasonable. When these sorts of errors are made, you could have a claim for medical malpractice. One of the most common examples of medical malpractice involves making a misdiagnosis. If your disease or condition was misdiagnosed, you may…