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When Mistakes with Chemotherapy Lead to Injury in Illinois (Part B)

Chemotherapy Mistake: Patient Given an OverdoseAnother serious type of chemotherapy mistake is to be given an overdose. Even if an individual is in need of chemotherapy, if they are given too much medication or given it too frequently, the results could be fatal. The very drug that is meant to treat cancer can become poisonous when given in excessive dosages.

Not only can an overdose lead to diarrhea, vomiting and pain but it can also lead to a blood-related complication.

This makes the patient vulnerable to death as well as a serious infection or excessive bleeding.

There may be a number of healthcare professionals involved in the chemotherapy regimen that you are prescribed. If there is a failure by the doctor, nurse or any other healthcare professional to ensure that your chemotherapy is prescribed and administered correctly they could be held liable for your injuries.

Proving Negligence in a Chemotherapy Error

Proving any type of medical negligence is a very difficult task. It’s challenging to distinguish between a poor outcome and actual negligence. There are certain factors that must be in place in order to hold a healthcare professional liable in an Illinois medical malpractice claim.

It must be proven that a healthcare professional was negligent. In other words, it must be shown the standard of care was below what a reasonable doctor or nurse would have provided. Giving the wrong type of medication, the wrong dose or failing to ensure staff follow the correct medication regime are examples of medical negligence. 

Additionally, to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim you must also prove that you were injured as a result of the negligence.

Even if you receive an incorrect dosage of medication or the wrong type, if you are not injured you cannot recover damages.

Finally, you must be able to prove that your sickness or injury is directly related to the healthcare professional’s chemotherapy error and for no other cause, such as your diagnosis of cancer. 

This is where the help of a Chicago medical malpractice attorney comes in. An attorney can help you determine if you have a valid Illinois medical malpractice claim and will guide you in the steps you should take in order to protect your legal rights.

When to Hire a Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

A Chicago medical malpractice attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois medical malpractice claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

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