When plastic surgery goes wrong?
In 2012, over 14.6 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many people here in Illinois undergo these procedures to improve their appearance or restore physical function….By: Howard Ankin
Study: breast cancer often misdiagnosed in early stages
Misdiagnosis is a problem that continually plagues the U.S. healthcare system. A medical malpractice lawyer in Illinois often sees patients who are told that they don’t have a disease only to learn later that they have advanced conditions that may…By: Howard Ankin
4 potential signs of nursing home neglect
The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that one in three nursing home residents in the United States suffer from neglect. Illinois investigates nursing homes every 15 months or less, but a study by the U.S. General Accountability Office noted…By: Howard Ankin
Inspections Expose Unsafe Product Imports
The United States Department of Justice recently filed a product liability lawsuit in federal court against Toys Distribution Inc., BLI Apparel Inc., All Seasons Sales Inc. and S&J Merchandise Inc., as well as six of the owners and managers of the…By: Howard Ankin
Over 65,000 children in the U.S. are victims of medication errors
When young patients receive care from a medical professional, their parents rarely think that their children may be receiving improper medication….By: Howard Ankin