When we or our loved ones seek medical care, we place immense trust in the healthcare professionals attending to us. While doctors often take center stage in discussions about medical negligence, nurses are equally, if not more, crucial to patient care, often serving as the primary point of contact. Unfortunately, like any human, nurses can make mistakes, and sometimes these errors fall below the acceptable standard of care, leading to serious harm. This is where nurse malpractice comes into play, a significant concern for patients and their families in Illinois. Understanding Nurse Malpractice in Illinois Nurse malpractice, at its core, is a specific type of medical malpractice. It occurs when a nurse's negligence—their failure to provide the expected standard of care—results in injury or harm to a patient. This isn't just about an honest mistake; it's about a deviation from what a reasonably prudent nurse, with similar training and experience, would have d...