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About 20% of serious medical conditions are misdiagnosed

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Aug 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

You may place a lot of faith in your family physician, but you may, too, be remiss to take everything he or she says at face value. Research regarding how often family physicians misdiagnose serious medical conditions is showing how important it is to seek a second...

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What causes train derailments?

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Apr 27, 2020 | Personal Injury

Train accidents may occur with passenger or cargo trains. They can happen anywhere, even in areas with seemingly safe and flat, straight tracks. In fact, while many people may assume challenging tracks, such as those that go uphill or around curves, are the main...

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Wrongful death claims in Illinois

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Mar 11, 2020 | Personal Injury

When a family member dies as the result of another's negligence, filing a lawsuit is likely the last thing on your mind. However, you may be able to receive legal compensation for lost wages, outstanding medical bills, funeral expenses and other associated costs....

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4 reasons fentanyl patches are problematic

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Nov 26, 2019 | Medical Malpractice

If you have a chronic medical condition or serious injury, you may suffer from extreme discomfort. Fortunately, you probably do not have to grit your teeth and bear the pain. On the contrary, medical professionals have a variety of ways to help you address discomfort....

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3 serious issues that make I-80 a dangerous roadway

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Nov 8, 2019 | Personal Injury

There is no denying that I-80 is not the safest road in Illinois. It is especially dangerous near Joliet, which is one of the main routes into Chicago. Trying to navigate this stretch of roadway is a challenge for commuters trying to get into the city to work. Not...

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When does a birth injury constitute malpractice?

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Jul 31, 2019 | Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can result in long-term physical and mental disabilities. These injuries may occur during labor, childbirth or post-birth medical care. Hofeld and Schaffner has had unparalleled success in representing families in birth injury cases.  Our firm has...

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These 4 hazards kill hundreds of construction workers each year

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | May 3, 2019 | Construction Accidents

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries. The latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that one out of every five worker deaths occurred due to construction accidents. Almost 60% of the construction deaths in 2017, over 580, were due to just...

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Cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy can be caused by birth injuries

On Behalf of Hofeld and Schaffner | Jan 25, 2019 | Birth Injuries

Most people expect that their baby will be born healthy if all the signs indicated it would be. Unfortunately, there is a chance an otherwise healthy child will suffer a serious, life-altering injury during the birth process. This is sometimes caused by medical...

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