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Do I have an Illinois medical malpractice claim? (Part B)

Illinois Medical Malpractice Claim: Assessing Your DamagesThe next step you’ll need to take in order to determine if you are eligible to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim is assessing the amount of damages you have sustained as a result of medical negligence.

Illinois medical malpractice claims typically lead into court trials, as opposed to other kinds of personal injury claims that are typically settled out of court. This is partly because Illinois medical malpractice claims tend to deal with significant and life changing injuries that may require hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional medical treatments and rehabilitation as well as result in disfigurement or disability.

If you have not suffered substantial injuries and damages related to medical negligence, you will most likely not have a viable Illinois medical malpractice claim.

However, for those who have experienced permanent or life-altering injuries as the result of medical negligence may be able to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim for:

  • current and future medical expenses;
  • lost wages (both present and future);
  • disability;
  • pain and suffering;
  • mental anguish; and
  • other expenses related to your injuries and quality of life post-negligence

Illinois Medical Malpractice Claim: Establishing Causation This is generally the most significant part in determining if you have a valid Illinois medical malpractice claim, because you’ll need to prove a direct relationship between your injuries and the defendant’s negligence. If a doctor makes a bad judgment during a medical operation, but you didn’t incur any damages then you claim would be unfounded.

This issue may be further complicated based on your personal medical history. For example, if your injury required an additional surgery that could in some way be linked to a separate medical condition you are also suffering from, you will have a difficult time proving the direct link between those injuries and a medical professional’s negligent actions.

A qualified Chicago medical malpractice attorney can employ medical experts to examine your case and establish any medical negligence that is directly linked to your injuries. Hiring an experienced Chicago medical malpractice attorney is vital, because proving causation can be extremely difficult to establish on your own.

Hiring a Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you think you’ve been injured as a result of a medical negligence in Illinois, you should consult with an experienced Chicago medical malpractice attorney who can help you determine if you are eligible to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim. These types of claims are often complicated and require both medical and legal expertise.

An experienced Chicago medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your medical malpractice case, assess damages, and defend your best interests against the individuals or hospitals that are responsible for your injuries. Contact us today at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle for a no cost case evaluation – (312) 263-1080.

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