October, 2016 - Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd.

Illinois patients may suffer regarding any failure to diagnose

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Oct 26, 2016 | Failure To Diagnose

It is common for individuals to seek medical attention when they feel that something may be wrong with their health. They often rely on medical professionals to determine what the issue might be and subsequently treat it, as necessary. However, failure to diagnose a...

Did hospital negligence lead the death of a new mother?

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Oct 20, 2016 | Hospital Negligence

The surviving family members of a 25-year-old woman and the hospital they are suing do not agree on what caused her death, but they do agree on at least a couple of facts. The first is that the woman gave birth one day in June 2012, and the second is that she was dead...

Surgical errors could leave Illinois residents missing organs

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Oct 19, 2016 | Surgical Errors

Relying on medical professionals to carry out the correct procedures is an action that all patients must do. Unfortunately, these professionals could make mistakes that leave patients seriously affected. Illinois residents may be interested in a situation in which...

Hospital errors can be caused by inadequate communication

On Behalf of Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. | Oct 14, 2016 | Hospital Negligence

Communication is a fundamental part of every patient's treatment. If doctors and nurses here in Illinois or elsewhere fail to work together and adequately communicate, it could put a patient's life at risk. When hospital errors occur, it might be beneficial to...