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Contracting Infections During a Hospital Stay (Part B)

Hospital infections not only cost the nation billions of dollars in extraneous healthcare costs, but they have a profound and personal impact on the patients who suffer from this type of medical malpractice in Chicago. After contracting a hospital infection, you may be subject to physical injuries and illnesses that can result in severe medical bills and lost wages.

Damages in a Chicago Hospital Infection Claim

A hospital infection typically leads to a longer hospital stay, resulting in additional medical costs. This also means additional time off from work and lost wages.

While a patient was already being treated for one condition, now they must also be treated for the infection, which means additional medication and treatment of any new health complications.

A victim of a hospital infection may be eligible to receive damages in a Chicago hospital infection claim for things such as:

• medical expenses;
• lost income;
• medication; and
• any other medical treatment.

A Chicago hospital infection claim falls under the larger umbrella of Illinois medical malpractice. As such, an Illinois medical malpractice attorney can guide you in what to expect in terms of damages in your Chicago hospital infection claim.

Stopping Hospital Infections

Statistics suggest that thousands upon thousands of American patients develop hospital infections every year. Some medical experts believe the incidences are underreported and that the public is not being made aware of the dangers of this type of medical malpractice.

Consumers Union reports that beginning in January 2012, hospitals will be required to report rates of surgical site infections to the CDC. This specific type of infection occurs in more than 290,000 patients every year. Now the public will be able to access this information and see how their chosen hospital fares.

If you have received a hospital infection that led to further health complications or were injured as the result of Illinois medical malpractice, you may be entitled to receive medical malpractice compensation. An Illinois medical malpractice attorney with experience in Chicago hospital infection claims can discuss the facts of your case to determine whether you have a viable claim.

Contacting an Illinois Medical Malpractice Attorney

At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Illinois medical malpractice attorneys will examine all aspects of your claim, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you or your loved one for any injuries or loss of life due to medical malpractice. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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