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Medical Malpractice Cases Involving C. Difficile (Clostridium Difficile)

March 11, 2010 – 5:46 am

Clostridium difficile is a species of gram positive bacterias which causes diarrhea and other intestinal disease when competing bacteria are wiped out by other antibiotics. C. difficile is the most serious cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and can lead to pseudomembranous colitis, a severe infection of the colon, sepsis, and sometimes death.
Although many cases of [...]

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Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident? Call Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys at The Deratany Firm for a Free Consultation

March 9, 2010 – 5:36 am

A large percentage of personal injury lawsuits arise out of slip and fall cases. Typically, these cases involve an area of law known as A premises liability. These accidents can occur while on the premises of any type of property owners, including malls, restaurants, stores, and parking lots. Property owners and possessors owe different [...]

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Have You Suffered a Loss Due to Medical Malpractice? Claim Your Medical Negligence Compensation

March 9, 2010 – 5:28 am

We all like to trust out doctors, unfortunately sometimes mistakes do happen and these can be things out of the doctor’s control or can be unnecessary negligence. If this is the case, you may be eligible to receive medical negligence compensation by making a medical malpractice claim.
Medical negligence is the term used for any error [...]

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Nursing Negligence and Fetal Birth Injuries

March 7, 2010 – 9:35 am

Often times Illinois medical malpractice cases focus on the physician’s conduct. But physicians are not the only vital members of medical teams. Nurses play a key role in surgical procedures and particularly in the birthing process. Although there is perhaps a tendency to underestimate the significance of nurses in these procedures, their negligence can be [...]

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Pelvic Exams without Consent: Medical Malpractice Suit?

March 2, 2010 – 8:44 am

Imagine you’re unconscious and several men insert objects into your vagina. Many women would consider this gang rape. At the very least, sexual assault. Guess what, it may have happened to you—without your knowledge!
How would you react if you underwent surgery such as a routine hysterectomy and found out that right after you were anesthetized, [...]

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Truck Accident Personal Injury FAQ

February 28, 2010 – 10:27 am

Q. Should I stay in my truck after an accident or get out?
A. Remain in the truck if you feel dizzy or feel any pain. Do your best to remain calm, and avoid changing positions. Pain in the neck or back can indicate a serious injury that could be made worse by climbing out of [...]

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Personal Injury Metro bus and light rail train collision in Downtown Houston- 9 injured

February 28, 2010 – 9:27 am

Houston, TX (News)-A Metro bus ran a red light at St. Joseph Parkway and slammed straight into a Metro light rail train, injuring nine passengers. Amy K. Witherite, Dallas’ leading personal injury attorney reports that the violent train and bus collision occurred around 3:30 p.m., on Monday, February 8, 2010 at St. Joseph Parkway and [...]

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Nursing home safety reforms get deadline

February 26, 2010 – 7:29 pm

Task force chief sets timetable for key proposals to end violence
The final report of Gov. Pat Quinn’s Nursing Home Safety Task Force, issued early Friday morning, for the first time sets out an urgent timetable and concrete road map for a sweeping overhaul of the state’s troubled long-term care system.
The proposals are aimed at reversing [...]