Medical Malpractice

No, a patient cannot legally waive his or her right to bring a lawsuit against a doctor or hospital. Doctors and hospitals are required by law to execute consent forms for treatment with patients and these may disclose risks of...

Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tell us that here in the United States, more than 15,000 deaths every year are linked to opioid use alone. Can a doctor who overprescribes...

Deciding to send a relative to a nursing home is never an easy decision. There’s no shame in placing your loved one in a nursing home, but unfortunately, many nursing home residents are subjected to abuse or neglect. If your...

Medical malpractice happens when a medical professional’s negligence leads to the deterioration of a patient’s medical condition, additional injury to the patient, or the patient’s wrongful death. If you have suffered harm at the hands of a medical professional, you...

There are times in our lives when standard treatment for pain is not sufficient.  Additionally, there are inherent dangers in focusing your treatment around pain medication. Sometimes, when you have an injury, or have been involved in an accident, chiropractic...

Phillips Law Offices is pleased to announce that partner Stephen D. Phillips will be a featured speaker at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Medical Malpractice Seminar on December 10 at the JW Marriott in downtown Chicago. Attorney Phillips will...