Becoming a licensed medical practitioner requires a high degree of intelligence, dedication, hard work, and training. Consequently, the vast majority of the medical professionals whose services you seek when you’re injured or sick are individuals dedicated to providing the best care possible. Nevertheless, they are human, and like all of us, they can and do make mistakes. Unfortunately, these errors can have devastating effects.
If you, or a loved one, have been harmed due to an error effectuated by a medical professional, it may be a case of medical malpractice. We recommend that you seek the advice of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Plainfield. If the error was caused by negligence or failure to follow accepted protocol, we can assist you in filing a medical malpractice claim.
The term “medical malpractice” describes any case in which a healthcare provider causes harm to a patient by deviating from an established standard of care. This means, in layman’s terms, that a medical professional has failed to fulfill their duty up to the same standard as another professional, in the same or similar situation, would have. It is essential to remember, however, that if a given medical procedure does not go according to plan, that alone does not necessarily constitute medical malpractice.
Unfortunately, medical malpractice is far more common than you might think. For example, medical safety experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine, one of the most highly respected medical facilities in the nation, recently analyzed medical death data over an eight-year period and calculated that more than 250,000 deaths a year occur in the U.S due to medical error.
These statistics indicate that medical malpractice, in one form or another, has become the third leading cause of death in the nation, ranking only behind heart disease and cancer. You can find the most recent statistics from 2020 here.
Listed here are six of the most common types of medical malpractice.
If you or a family member become the victim of medical malpractice, you should do the following:
If you believe you, or someone you love, has suffered medical malpractice in Mokena, Illinois or anywhere throughout the surrounding area, time is your enemy. Under Illinois law, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is two years. If you, or a family member, have been the victim of a serious medical error, we urge you to contact the firm of Block, Klukas, Manzella & Shell, and give us the opportunity to provide the highest quality legal assistance.
Our medical malpractice attorneys can help you recover compensation for the harm caused, as well as any potential future costs related to the malpractice case. We’ll carefully review your injury – physical, mental or emotional – and help you get the full settlement amount you are entitled to.
Even if you are unsure of whether or not an injury is related to medical malpractice, we recommend consulting with an experienced lawyer to discuss your possible options. Never let financial hardship complicate an already painful situation – call us today to schedule your free consultation with our personal injury law firm today.
If you have been emotionally or physically injured or your property has been damaged, this falls under personal injury law. These laws are designed to ensure the injured party receives compensation for the damages due to another individual’s negligence, actions, recklessness or carelessness.
You should report the injury immediately to your employer. If you cannot reach an agreement with your employer or their insurance carrier, as to what benefits or medical expense payments you are entitled to, you can file your claim with the Industrial Commission.
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person. The death may be caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act (neglect). Wrongful death is a civil action rather than a criminal action.