November, 2015 - Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd.

Cardiac catheterization and hospital negligence

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Nov 26, 2015 | Hospital Negligence

Heart disease is a major health concern here in Illinois and across the United States. If it is suspected that a patient is suffering from heart disease or some other heart condition, a medical evaluation will be done to determine how well the heart is functioning....

Family says nursing negligence led to woman’s death

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Nov 19, 2015 | Nursing Negligence

Illinois residents go to emergency rooms when they are ill or injured in order to receive treatment. After being examined by a doctor, a course of treatment is often ordered. Usually, it is the job of the nursing staff to carry out the orders of the doctors. When...

Misdiagnoses of man’s condition left him in agony for days

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Nov 10, 2015 | Failure To Diagnose

When Illinois patients go to an emergency room with a physical complaint, they expect doctors and other medical staff to diligently attempt to identify the problem so that it can be treated. When misdiagnoses occur, patients can end up suffering further pain and even...

Parents allege hospital negligence in child’s chemo treatment

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Nov 5, 2015 | Hospital Negligence

When Illinois parents have a sick child, they are relying on medical professionals to correctly diagnose and treat their child. When something goes wrong, however, such as a medication error, the child's life is put into jeopardy. Parents would be within their rights...