Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission is committed by a professional health care provider, such as a doctor, nurse, technician, hospital worker or hospital whose treatment of a patient departs from the accepted standard of care practiced by other healthcare professionals with similar training and experience, resulting in injury to a patient. Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as the result of negligence.
Examples of Medical Negligence Cases:
Birth Injuries;
- Brachial plexus injuries;
- Cerebral Palsy
- Failure to diagnose cardiac disease;
- Failure to diagnose cervical cancer;
- Failure to diagnose breast cancer;
- Failure to properly interpret radiology films;
- Nursing Home abuse;
- Failure to monitor;
- Medication errors;
- Laboratory errors;
- Surgical malfeasance;
Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
A personal injury claim arises when an individual suffers physical harm or injury as a result of another’s negligent conduct. The law entitles you to seek monetary compensation for your injuries, which can include, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement.
Wrongful death claims arise when the wrongful conduct of a person or entity causes the death of another. The law in Illinois allows recovery to certain family members who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another.
Examples of common events giving rise to Personal Injury/Wrongful Death claims:
- Automobile accidents;
- Drunk Driving Accidents;
- Motorcycle accidents;
- Railroad accidents;
- Boating accidents;
- Aviation accidents;
- Pedestrian accidents;
- Premises liability (slip & fall);
Product Liability (defective products);
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