Medical Malpractice

Illinois injury attorneys serving Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Kendall and Will counties

The medical profession saves millions of lives every year, and for the most part doctors are dedicated, hardworking and trustworthy. Statistically speaking, a small percentage are involved in medical malpractice, but when malpractice occurs, serious injury or death could result. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you could face exorbitant medical expenses, not to mention pain, suffering and disability.

Illinois Wrongful Death | Brain Injury | Birth Injury

When a medical professional or institution fails to meet standards of good practice, causing patient injury, the negligent behavior may be subject to a medical malpractice lawsuit. Medical malpractice applies to a wide scope of medical professionals and institutions: doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, medical labs, chiropractors, HMOs and many more.

Examples of medical malpractice are:

• brain injury
• birth injury
• wrongful death
• medication-administration errors
• surgical errors
• incorrect diagnosis
• incorrect treatment
• prescription errors
• faulty medical devices
• unsanitary conditions
• pressure ulcers
• anesthesia errors
• paralysis
• nursing home abuse/negligence
• delayed diagnosis

Illinois Statute of Limitations

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice requires that you file a lawsuit within two years from the date you discovered the medical malpractice.

Preparing a Medical Malpractice Case

Steven H. Mevorah & Associates devotes considerable time and skill to preparing a medical malpractice case. Such cases typically are challenging to prove, requiring the competence of an experienced lawyer along with the technical expertise of medical professionals. Medical records must be analyzed and evidence gathered to support and prove negligence, which includes arranging witness testimony. The medical practitioner’s behavior will be evaluated against the behavior of similar professionals to determine whether he or she reasonably failed to meet medical standards of care. Your attorney must substantiate that the serious injury resulted from the medical error. While many cases are settled out of court, others go to trial in order to obtain fair and just compensation.

At the Chicago law firm of Steven H. Mevorah & Associates, we offer a free consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer to evaluate the prospects of representing your case. Our firm has compassion for your situation and understands that you need a skilled attorney to protect your rights and fight for the compensation that is rightfully yours.

To get answers to your questions and legal advice regarding a medical malpractice claim, contact the law firm of Steven H. Mevorah & Associates today or call 630-932-9100 to arrange a free consultation.