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

An Illinois medical malpractice claim may be an option if you’ve been injured due to a medical professional’s careless action, commonly referred to as medical negligence. However, you would not have grounds for an Illinois medical malpractice claim just because a particular medical procedure doesn’t result in the desired outcome. Instead, it must be clearly shown that medical negligence was the cause of any injuries and damages you sustained.

If you think you have may cause for an Illinois medical malpractice claim, you should consult with a Chicago medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate you case, and determine if medical negligence was the cause of your injuries. 

Below are a few questions that can help you determine if you have a viable Illinois medical malpractice claim:

 

  • Was the action or decision made by the medical professional consistent with the required standard of care?
  • Does the extent of my damages warrant an Illinois medical malpractice claim?
  • Is there a direct relationship between the injuries I incurred and a medical professional’s action?

Illinois Medical Malpractice Claim: Questioning the Standard of CareThe first step in determining whether or not you have grounds for an Illinois medical malpractice claim is establishing the required standard of care that pertains to your specific medical situation. If a doctor, nurse or physician failed to maintain this required standard of care, then they may be found guilty of medical negligence.

Generally, a good rule of thumb to determining medical negligence is to ask whether or not another medical professional would have made a different decision or handled the situation differently. If you are not a medical professional, it may be difficult for you to get the answers to these questions on your own. An experienced Chicago medical malpractice attorney can assess the situation and consult with other medical professionals to help determine if your doctor deviated from the standard level of care for your medical condition.

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