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Experienced Attorneys Assisting Victims Medical Negligence in Orland Park, Illinois

Birth Injuries
Cerebral Palsy
Misdiagnosis
Medication Errors

Medical negligence is a growing concern that affects many people. Doctors and other medical providers may make mistakes when treating patients, or they may fail to follow accepted medical practices. Patients can suffer serious harm when they do not receive the level of medical care that they expect and deserve. Medical errors have become so prevalent, in fact, that it is now considered the third leading cause of death in America, taking more lives than both car accidents and respiratory disease. Only cancer and heart disease surpass its death toll. Unfortunately, medical negligence continues to occur, and some doctors or medical facilities may attempt to cover up their mistakes, leaving victims to pick up the pieces.

At Schwartz Injury Law, we believe that negligent medical providers should be held responsible for harm caused to patients. Many victims of medical malpractice struggle with lingering effects of their injuries, which may include continuing health issues, disabilities, and the emotional trauma that comes from being harmed by someone they trusted. Our lawyers work to protect the rights of victims who have been injured by medical negligence while also holding the providers who caused them to suffer harm responsible. When we advocate on your behalf, we will not back down, and we will fight to ensure that you are made whole.

Call 708-888-2160 Today to Schedule A Free Consultation.

Addressing Multiple Forms of Medical Malpractice

When patients are harmed by medical errors or substandard care, hospitals and doctors rarely take responsibility for their actions. In fact, many have been trained to avoid admitting fault, and they may try to cover up their mistakes by claiming that a treatment was medically necessary or that there were unexpected complications. This can leave patients and their families confused, suspicious, and feeling as if they will be unable to find out what happened and who was responsible. These issues can be compounded by the ongoing effects of medical malpractice, especially when a patient has suffered a serious injury that will require extensive medical treatment and impact their daily life.

To identify medical negligence and take action against providers who failed to provide the proper care, it is crucial to work with a skilled attorney who understands the healthcare industry and has the experience needed to determine if there is a viable case. Our lawyers have been representing victims of medical malpractice for multiple decades. We know how to demonstrate that a patient's injuries were the result of negligence by doctors, nurses, or medical facilities, and we can help ensure that all of a victim's damages will be fully addressed. We are compassionate and aggressive advocates, preparing every case for litigation and doing everything possible to secure the maximum available compensation for our clients.

We assist clients with multiple types of medical negligence, including:

  • Birth Injuries: During pregnancy and childbirth, a mother and child should be monitored for potential complications, and prompt action should be taken to address any issues that could lead to injuries. We can help families address negligence during prenatal care or in hospitals and delivery rooms, making sure doctors or nurses will be held liable for errors that led to issues such as hypoxia, meconium aspiration, cerebral palsy, or Erb's palsy.
  • Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis: When a doctor does not diagnose a patient's condition correctly, treatment may not be provided in time to prevent the progression of an illness, or a person may receive the wrong type of treatment, which could cause their health to suffer.
  • Pharmaceutical and Prescription Errors: Medical providers may make mistakes when writing prescriptions, or pharmacists may fail to fill prescriptions correctly. These errors may lead to issues such as allergic reactions, dangerous drug interactions, harmful side effects, or conditions going untreated.
  • Surgical Errors: Surgeons may injure patients by failing to follow the correct procedures or damaging internal organs. Hospital errors or negligence by staff members may lead to operations being performed on the wrong body part or even the wrong patient.
  • Anesthesiology Errors: Patients who receive anesthesia should be closely monitored for potential complications. If the correct actions are not taken to address signs of distress, a patient may suffer brain injuries or other forms of harm.
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How do you determine the value of a medical malpractice claim?

Answer:

A medical malpractice victim may be able to recover compensation for all of the damages they experienced due to medical negligence. These damages may include the costs of medical treatment needed to address an injury, the loss of income while a person was recovering, impairment to future income-earning capacity, assistive devices or other expenses related to a disability, and physical and emotional pain and suffering experienced by a person and their family.

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How long do medical malpractice cases typically take to resolve?

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While the time needed will vary depending on the complexity of the case, medical malpractice lawsuits often take one to two years to resolve, or potentially even longer. Your attorney will need time to examine your medical records and other information about the case, consult with experts, and gather evidence. After a lawsuit is filed, the discovery process can often take several months. Negotiation of a settlement can also take significant time, and if the case proceeds to trial, multiple years may pass before a verdict is reached.

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What is the standard of care for health care providers?

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A medical professional is required to provide a certain standard of care when treating patients. This standard of care is based on the treatment that a reasonable person with a similar level of skill and experience would have provided to a patient in the same situation. If a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional did not meet this standard of care, and a patient suffered harm as a result, this is considered medical negligence, and the patient may be able to recover damages through a medical malpractice claim.

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Who can be sued in a medical malpractice case?

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A victim may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim against a provider who caused an injury through medical negligence. In addition to directly suing a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, the person's employer, such as a hospital or doctor's office, may also be held liable. Other liable parties may include a hospital that did not verify a doctor's credentials or did not address complaints about the care provided by an employee, as well as a pharmaceutical manufacturer that did not properly advise doctors about the risks involved in using a drug.

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What kinds of mistakes are considered medical malpractice?

Answer:

A patient may pursue a medical malpractice claim any time they were injured because a medical professional failed to meet the standard of care. Some common forms of medical negligence include misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose conditions such as cancer, surgical errors such as operating on the wrong part of the body, anesthesia errors, medication errors such as failure to consider allergies when prescribing drugs, or failure to take the proper steps to prevent birth injuries to a child or mother.

Recovering Compensation for Medical Errors

Victims of medical negligence may be able to recover compensation that will address the effects of their injuries. This compensation may cover additional medical treatment that is needed, financial losses due to the inability to work while recovering, and the physical and emotional trauma a person has experienced. It is important to act quickly to address medical malpractice. Failure to file a claim within the statute of limitations could cause a person to lose the right to recover compensation. By speaking to an attorney when you suspect that you have been injured by medical negligence, you can make sure the right actions will be taken to preserve your right to receive compensation. At Schwartz Injury Law, we can investigate your case and help you address the harm you have suffered.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Medical Malpractice Attorneys

At Schwartz Injury Law, we stand behind people who have been injured due to medical errors or negligence. When you work with us, we will fight to ensure that the negligent parties are held responsible and that your future and interests will be protected. Schedule a free initial consultation for an evaluation of your situation today. Contact our Orland Park medical negligence lawyers at 708-888-2160.

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