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Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Medical professionals in Illinois have a duty to provide their services in accordance with the standards of conduct set forth by their professions. When they fail to meet the established standards, and their conduct causes injuries to a client or patient, these professionals may be held liable for the injuries and losses caused by their negligence or intentional misconduct. The attorneys at Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, LTD. have recovered millions of dollars in damages on behalf of victims of medical malpractice in Chicago and the surrounding communities. 

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Are You a Victim of Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to act appropriately and within the expectations of his or her position and the provider’s act or omission results in the injury or death of a patient. While injuries, worsening illnesses, and fatalities are common in the medical industry, not all instances are cause to bring a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. 

To prove medical malpractice in Illinois, the victim or the deceased victim’s surviving family members must be able to prove that:

  • The medical professional had a duty of care to the patient.
  • The healthcare provider failed to act as another professional in the same or a similar field would have acted under the circumstances.
  • The victim suffered substantial injuries.
  • The medical professional’s deviation from the standard of care was the proximate cause of the victim becoming injured or losing his or her life.

A medical expert’s testimony is almost always required for a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit to be successful.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice can occur in all areas of healthcare and a wide variety of medical providers may be held liable for injuries that are caused when they fail to meet the standard of care expected. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Doctors
  • Dentists
  • Chiropractors
  • Surgeons
  • Nurses
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Medical technicians
  • Physical therapists
  • Urgent care clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists

The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Illinois

Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer. According to Johns Hopkins University, over 250,000 victims die of complications from medical malpractice every year. While there is no limit to the types of mistakes that can happen in a medical setting, some errors are more common than others.

  • Medication Errors
  • Misdiagnosed Conditions
  • Unnecessary Surgeries
  • Labor and Delivery errors
  • Wrong-Site Surgeries
  • Operating on the Wrong Patients
  • Objects Left Inside Patients After Surgeries
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • Failure to Inform Patients

Recoverable Damages in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Since damage caps in medical malpractice cases have been declared unconstitutional in Illinois, victims in the state may be able to recover substantial compensation. Damages in a claim are generally categorized as:

Economic
Economic damages are those that can easily be quantified. They include things like medical bills, lost wages, expenses for special equipment or modifications to a home or vehicle.

Non-Economic
Non-economic damages are more difficult to value. They include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional trauma.

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