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Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

At the Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, our top-rated medical malpractice lawyers represent patients and their families affected by negligent medical care. Our compassionate attorneys understand what you are going through during this difficult time and cater our representation according to your unique needs. We will never try to sell you on bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit. We will go over your options with you so that you can make the best decision for yourself and your family.

If You Have Experienced Medical Malpractice in Chicago, You Are Not Alone

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Medical malpractice deaths in Chicago are preventable

Injuries and deaths caused by medical malpractice are all the more distressing because they are preventable. At the outset of their practice, almost all American doctors take an oath to adhere to the guiding principle behind the Latin phrase primum non nocere (meaning “first, do no harm”). When doctors are negligent, they run afoul of this core principle.

Healthcare professionals at all levels can be responsible for medical mistakes, whether it is an overworked physician assistant or a surgeon with decades of experience. According to research published in 2018, new registered nurses with under a year of patient care experience play a role in 49 to 53 percent of medical errors. One in ten doctors reports making a “major medical error” within the past three months. And over 20 percent of patients report experiencing a medical error.

People seeking care should never be injured or lose their lives because of the carelessness of medical personnel, including doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Yet, hundreds of thousands of patients each year suffer new or worsening injuries due to a healthcare provider’s negligence.

Medical malpractice lawsuits serve two important purposes. First, these claims can provide families with meaningful compensation that will allow them to overcome the economic hurdles they face on their road to recovery. Second, by pursuing a medical malpractice claim, you can help set the standard to which healthcare providers are held. Medical malpractice cases ensure the healthcare industry continuously looks for better and more effective ways to treat patients.

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Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Handle Cases At Hospitals in Chicago and Throughout Illinois

Sometimes it is obvious when a medical error occurs. But more often, it is not apparent what exactly caused a patient’s condition to worsen. Too often, when patients suspect a mistake has happened, they have trouble getting answers to their questions from the hospital or medical personnel. This is because these parties are self-interested and do not want their negligence exposed.

When medical malpractice causes an injury or death, the injured person or grieving family deserves compensation for the loss. At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, we regularly represent patients in the following types of Chicago medical malpractice cases.

If you have experienced a personal injury due to the carelessness of others, you should not have to worry about fees and case screeners. An attorney with Briskman Briskman & Greenberg will talk to you about your case at no cost.

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Types of medical malpractice cases handled by our top-rated personal injury lawyers

The breadth of experience that our law firm offers means that we have represented clients in a wide variety of cases. We represent clients in medical malpractice cases including:

Surgical Errors

Surgeons are highly skilled doctors whom we trust to perform high-stakes procedures. However, even surgeons are capable of making mistakes.

For example, some of the most common forms of surgeon negligence include operating on the wrong part of the body, leaving foreign objects in a patient’s body and failing to guard against preventable infections.

Medication Errors

Prescription drugs are potent substances that have the potential to treat a wide range of potentially life-threatening conditions. However, if improperly administered, these drugs can also result in serious injury—and even death. Doctors, nurses and pharmacists have a legal duty to ensure that patients receive the correct medication and dose. When a provider’s negligence results in a pharmacy error, they can be held accountable through a Chicago medication error lawsuit.

Birth Injuries

Bringing a child into the world should be among a parent’s most treasured life experiences. However, too many families find this moment tarnished by a healthcare provider’s negligence. According to a recent study, more than 50,000 new mothers experience serious injuries during labor and delivery. What is perhaps more shocking is that 700 new mothers die each year during or shortly after childbirth. By some estimates, more than half of these injuries could have been prevented.

Labor and delivery is a physically and emotionally traumatic time for both mother and child. Soon-to-be mothers trust that their healthcare providers are doing everything possible to ensure a safe and speedy delivery. Unfortunately, when negligence enters into the equation, serious injury is common. A birth injury is a preventable injury suffered by a mother or child during the labor and delivery process. The majority of birth injuries to a child involve physical trauma or oxygen deprivation during the delivery process. However, inadequate prenatal care is also a common cause of preventable birth injuries.

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Misdiagnosis is one of the most common types of medical mistakes

You reasonably assume that as long as you go to the doctor for all scheduled visits and stay on top of your health, that doctors will catch any condition early enough to treat it effectively. However, misdiagnoses and delayed diagnoses are among the leading causes of preventable adverse health outcomes for patients of all ages. Doctors have a duty to order the appropriate testing and correctly interpret the results of the tests they order. If a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose a serious medical condition, you can pursue a Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit against them.

About 12 million people are misdiagnosed per year, with the potential for severe harm in nearly half of those cases. Despite these statistics, misdiagnosis is still believed to be severely underreported in the United States.

From Diagnostic Errors to Wrong Surgeries, We've Helped Medical Malpractice Victims Recover Millions of Dollars

Psychiatric and Mental Health Malpractice

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Radiology and Imaging Malpractice

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Hospital and Facility Negligence

Medication and Pharmacy Error Malpractice

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Misdiagnosis errors are particularly common in cancer patients

Infections, cancers and vascular conditions accounted for almost 75 percent of all serious harm related to misdiagnosis. Over one-third of the misdiagnosis errors resulting in death or permanent disability were linked to cancers.

Misdiagnosis can be difficult to uncover fully without a lawsuit. When we represent you in a medical malpractice lawsuit, we will not rest until we find the facts and get you the compensation you deserve.

If you suspect you developed new injuries or your condition worsened due to medical malpractice, call Briskman Briskman & Greenberg for a free consultation to discuss your rights. We can advise you as to whether a medical malpractice lawsuit is in your best interest, and if we represent you in such a lawsuit, we will use the legal process to uncover the facts about what happened and get you the answers and compensation you deserve. We have decades of experience handling medical malpractice lawsuits, so we are confident that we can obtain the best outcome possible in your case.

If you suspect medical malpractice has caused you harm, then you should call us for a free consultation about your rights. We can advise you as to whether a medical malpractice lawsuit is in your best interest, and if we represent you in such a lawsuit, we can and will use the legal process to uncover the facts about what happened and get you the answers and compensation you deserve. We have decades of experience handling medical malpractice lawsuits, so we are confident that we can obtain the best outcome possible in your case.

Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago Handle All Types of Misdiagnosis Cases

Damages in a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Experiencing medical malpractice can change your life. The injuries in medical malpractice cases vary significantly, as do the damages awards. However, successful plaintiffs can generally recover compensation for their economic and non-economic damages related to the provider’s negligence. Unlike many other states, Illinois law does not cap or limit the amount of non-economic damages you can recover in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Economic Damages

Economic damages in a Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit include the following:

Medical bills
Future medical expenses
Lost wages
Decrease in earning capacity
Necessary modifications to your home to accommodate any disability

Non-economic Damages

In addition, you can recover compensation for the non-economic damages you sustained as a result of the provider’s negligence. Non-economic damages in a medical malpractice case include the following:

Pain and suffering
Permanent disability
Loss of familial relationships
Disfigurement
Emotional anguish

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How Long Do I Have to Bring a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Under Illinois law, all personal injury cases, including medical malpractice claims, must be filed within a certain period of time, as outlined in the statute of limitations. Patients must bring a claim of medical malpractice within two years from the date of treatment. However, lawmakers understand that medical malpractice cases are different from other types of personal injury cases in that a patient may not know they received negligent medical care until years after the care was rendered. Thus, the statute of limitations in a medical malpractice lawsuit does not begin until a patient learns that they may have a claim against a provider.

That said, Illinois also imposes a state of repose, which prevents any medical malpractice claim from being filed more than four years after the date of treatment. However, if the patient was a minor, the statute of repose does not begin until they turn 18, giving minors until 22 to file a claim.

There may also be exceptions if you continue to receive treatment from the allegedly negligent provider. This is because, while the same doctor is treating you, you cannot expect to learn of the provider’s negligence. Similarly, if a provider engages in fraud, the statute of limitations may be extended.

Speak With a Knowledgeable Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney Today

If you, your child or another loved one suffered at the hands of a negligent doctor, nurse, pharmacist or another medical provider, reach out to Briskman Briskman & Greenberg to schedule a free consultation. We have over three decades of experience bringing claims on behalf of injured patients and know what it takes to investigate, prepare and litigate these complex cases successfully. Over the years, we have successfully held some of the largest and most powerful medical providers accountable for their negligent actions.

At Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, our promise is simple. You will not pay attorney’s fees unless we make a financial recovery for you in your medical malpractice case. We do not get paid unless you get paid.

When we say we will be there for you, we mean it. You will have an experienced lawyer handling your case. We believe that you should talk to a decision-maker at the firm, not a case screener. An attorney will analyze your situation and advise you of your rights.

There is never a cost to speak with a personal injury attorney about your case. Do not delay getting your free legal consultation: if you fail to pursue your claim in time, your rights could be lost forever. You can also connect with us through our online contact form, and one of our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys will reach out to you shortly.

How to know if you're hiring the best medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago

If you've experienced an injury from medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. Insurance companies are going to do their best to minimize their expenses which is why having an attorney in your corner to go to battle for you is critical if you're going to get the maximum compensation you deserve. If you haven't decided to call Briskman Briskman & Greenberg for a free consultation and you're still considering your options, here are the best practices to look for to make sure you hire the best medical malpractice attorny in Chicago.

The Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago Will Never Charge a Fee Unless You Win

The best personal injury lawyers do not charge a fee unless they win your case. They use a contingency fee model, in which the medical malpractice attorney is paid a percentage of any settlement or judgment obtained. Any expenses, such as for investigators or expert witnesses, are advanced by the attorney or law firm, and reimbursed from any recovery obtained. This way, you can get high-quality representation without having to pay upfront.

The Best Medical Malpractice Attorneys Will Be Responsive

The best medical malpractice lawyers will be available to communicate with you and keep you informed about your case. You have the right to know what is happening with your malpractice injury case, and you need to be fully informed to make important decisions such as whether to accept a settlement offer. If there is an aspect of the legal process that you do not understand, a responsive attorney will take the time to explain it to you. Be wary of a lawyer who does not seem to have time for you.

The Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers Will Never Filter You Through a Case Screener

When you contact a medical malpractice law firm in Chicago, you should be able to speak to an attorney, preferably the one that will be handling your case, or the firm’s lead attorney on cases like yours. If you find yourself stuck talking to an endless chain of receptionists, paralegals and case screeners, the firm may not value your time or your case. That's why Briskman Briskman & Greenberg guarantees that your free consultation will be an experienced medical malpractice and injury attorney, not a case screener.

The Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chicago Will Have Experience with Your Type of Case

Not all malpractice attorneys are equal. To have the best possible chance of obtaining the maximum compensation in your case, you should seek out an attorney with a lot of experience, not only with personal injury law, but with the type of case you are involved in. Whether it is a car accident, work injury or wrongful death case, hire a lawyer with experience in your type of case, and a proven record of success.

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