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Under Illinois law, medical malpractice is defined as when a physician fails to properly treat a medical condition and the negligent act causes a new or aggravated injury to the patient. Illinois medical malpractice may occur in a variety of ways: a delay or failure in diagnosing a disease, a surgical or anesthesia related mishap during an operation, a physician's failure to gain the consent of the patient, a physician failing to properly treat the disease, and misuse of prescription drugs or medical device.

Approximately 80,000 people die in the United States each year due partly to medical malpractice (based on an extensive study entitled "Patients, Doctors and Lawyers: Medical Injury, Malpractice Litigation, and Patient Compensation in New York," published by the Harvard Medical Practice Study in 1990, a report to the State of New York). At the same time, surprisingly few claims are filed. According to research done by the Harvard School of Public Health, only one in eight patients that suffers due to medical negligence ever files a lawsuit.

Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits are complex cases that require an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer with a lot of experience. This is not the type of case where a general practice lawyer would be recommended. These Illinois lawsuits can also be very expensive. Fortunately most Illinois trial lawyers advance the costs of litigation and on all cases the Illinois medical malpractice attorney that you hire does not get paid unless they win the case. The following Illinois medical malpractice links provide a great deal of information on Illinois medical malpractice law.

If you would like a referral to an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer please contact us.

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No medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois should ask you to advance the costs of litigation. 

Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits can be very expensive. It's not uncommon for the costs to exceed six figures if the case goes to trial. None of the malpractice lawyers we recommend charge their clients a penny unless the case is successful.

If you talk to a med mal attorney and they want you to help pay for the case, you may have hired the wrong firm. In our opinion, there area only a handful of law firms in Illinois that are qualified to handle a catastrophic medical malpractice lawsuit. These cases are potentially worth millions and it's a risk reward proposition for these attorneys. As a result they are selective in the cases that they take on. In addition, because these firms have been so successful with medical malpractice lawsuits in IL in the past, they have the financial ability to finance these cases. That doesn't guarantee a result, but does insure that you won't have to settle for less than your case is worth nor will you have to worry about the financial difficulty of hiring a lawyer and pursuing a case.

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who loses her baby at 23 weeks into the pregnancy fails to convince the jury that her doctor was at fault. 

In a recent Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit, a woman who was 23 weeks pregnant and came to the hospital with bleeding was diagnosed with a placental abruption. An ultrasound showed the baby was still alive and a c-section was performed. Unfortunately the baby was stillborn. The woman's Chicago medical malpractice lawyer argued that a C-section should have been done earlier and the failure to do so decreased the chance of survival. The malpractice defense lawyer stated that everything was done correctly and even so the baby would only have had a 10% chance of survival. 

We feel the low chance of survival was the reason the case was likely lost as even the plaintiff's expert felt there was a 75% chance of death had everything been done correctly.

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Evanston hospital admits error, pays more than $19 million to man who was brain damaged after suffering a stroke that could have been stopped. 

A man went to a hospital in Evanston in 2005. Reportedly he has signs of a stroke that could have been stopped had the proper medication been given. Unfortunately there was a lengthy delay and the man suffered brain damage that left him looking normal, but unable to perform his job anymore. He was a very high wage earner and as a result the economic damages in his lawsuit were huge. While the $19 million figure may seem excessive, damages in Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits include economic damages. This means that if the medical error causes a loss of income, then you are entitled to a recovery for that loss. 

All that said, it is interesting that the hospital would settle for such a high figure. Had the case gone to trial, a Cook County jury could have awarded a sum twice that amount or they may have said that the man couldn't possibly need more than $10 million and as a result awarded much less. We don't handle Indiana malpractice cases, but by way of comparison, the most anyone can recover in Indiana for a medical malpractice lawsuit is $1.25 million. Had this mistake occurred 30 miles to the south east, the end result would have been much different.

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"I spoke to a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer and he said I have a great case, but he is too busy to take it. Is that true?" 

We hear this all of the time from people who are calling for lawyers, especially those looking for Chicago medical malpractice attorneys. In almost every instance where a law firm says this, they really mean that you don't have a case. The reason some firms aren't more direct in telling a potential client that there is no case is that years ago a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer got sued for telling someone they didn't have a malpractice lawsuit when in fact they did. This caused that person to not file in time.

Lawyers are business people. Even the ones that have good hearts and want to help people are focused on the bottom line. No lawyer is too busy to take on a good case. What they should do if they want to reject the case is say that in their opinion that there is no case, but other lawyers may have a different opinion. They should also, if possible, advise you of the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois.

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There are more Illinois medical malpractice lawyers in Chicago than in any other part of Illinois. 

Medical malpractice lawsuits are some of the most complex, time intensive and expensive forms of litigation around. Despite what you may read in the papers, Illinois medical malpractice attorneys don't usually bring a lawsuit unless they truly believe that malpractice has occurred. Although there are more than 100 counties in the state of Illinois, you are most likely to find a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago as compared to any other part of the state.

That is not to say that there aren't good medical malpractice attorneys in places like Rockford, Waukegan, Belleville, Peoria etc. However, since these cases are very expensive and difficult, for the most part, the lawyers that focus on medical malpractice are in Chicago. For many parts of the state, especially smaller counties, there simply aren't enough legitimate cases to make medical negligence your specialty. Lose one case an your law firm could be closed. Because of the large population in Chicago, Cook County and surrounding areas, there are numerous firms that are able to focus on these lawsuits. They can advance the costs of litigation (sometimes that can cost in the six figures) without worrying that their firm will have to close if they lose. They also don't have to ask the clients to contribute to the expenses in most cases.

If you have any questions or are looking for a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois, please do not hesitate to contact us at (312) 346-5320.

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Chicago area doctor wins medical malpractice lawsuit in which he was sued by a patient who suffered a stroke three weeks after heart surgery. 

Following heart surgery, a woman was prescribed Coumadin. Her doctor was to monitor the Coumadin levels. About three weeks after the surgery the woman suffered a massive stroke which caused her an ability to do many of the things that she had done before. She later died of unrelated causes. Her family sued alleging through their Chicago medical malpractice lawyer that the Coumadin dosage was not proper. They cited the American Heart Association guidelines as part of their lawsuit. The doctor's medical malpractice defense law firm successfully asserted that aspirin was prescribed along with the Coumadin and was an acceptable alternative. They also contended that the plaintiff could not prove how the stroke was caused. In the end, the jury sided with the defendants and did not award any damages.

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Don't look for Illinois medical malpractice damage caps to go away any time soon. 

We received a call from a reporter wondering the status of the medical malpractice damage caps laws that were entered into in the summer of 2005. A few months after that happened, a group of Chicago medical malpractice attorneys held a press conference with a client that they said would be the test case as to whether or not the damage caps are constitutional.

The reality is that may never happen, at least not for that case. First off, the law can only be challenged once you have a successful case in court following a jury trial. It's certainly possible that an Illinois jury will find that no malpractice occurred. It's also possible that the judge could dismiss the case before it goes to trial or that a settlement offer could be made that the plaintiff wants to accept. If any of those things happen, that case will never reach the Illinois appellate court which is where any appeal would be heard. After that it would have to likely go to the Illinois Supreme Court.

It's also possible that another case will be filed that goes to a jury trial and the plaintiff and their Illinois medical malpractice lawyer will decide to appeal feeling that it is worth more money than the jury awarded. They could lose at the appellate court or they may win. Either way, medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois typically take many years. So while it is possible that there will soon be a successful challenge to damage caps in Illinois, it more likely than not is years away from being decided.

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Are health insurance companies putting you at risk of being a victim of medical malpractice? 

According to a recent article distributed by the AP, some health insurance companies are providing a rating system for doctors. The ones that they consider to be good doctors cost their insured patients less for co-pays. Skeptical doctors have countered that the health insurance companies are only giving high ratings to physicians who don't charge that much for services.

One of the arguments against medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois is that med mal causes doctors to perform tests that aren't needed. This new rating system kind of has the opposite affect as it may reward doctors who aren't performing some tests such as MRI's. As a patient you have to ask yourself, do you want to go to the doctor that gives you more than you may need or less than you may need.

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Can doctors deny rape victims emergency contraceptives? 

When rape victims go to emergency rooms for the morning after pill, they should not be denied treatment based on the religious beliefs held by their doctors. The chairman of the ethics committee at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology said that it should be standard care to offer emergency contraceptives to rape victims. Nevertheless, some doctors deny rape victims that treatment based on religious beliefs. The basics of medical malpractice law say that doctors can be held liable when they fail to meet the standard care and damages result. Proving damages would probably be the most difficult part of an emergency contraceptives case.

One rare form of medical malpractice lawsuit is called a wrongful birth suit. In these lawsuits, parents essentially sue doctors for not aborting their children. Parents can claim damages based on the costs involved with raising their children. This type of lawsuit is rare because (1) a parent would have to concede that she wishes her child had never been born and (2) a jury is unlikely to agree that the life of a child is really a form of damages.

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If a loved one dies and you suspect medical malpractice, what should you do? 

Having a loved one die is the worst thing that could happen to anyone. When you do lose a close relative, you aren't thinking about a lawsuit and rightfully so. However, if you do think that medical malpractice may have been involved, we highly encourage you to have an autopsy performed. While that is a difficult decision, in many of the medical malpractice cases we are asked to review, nothing can be proved because there is no definitive cause of death. An autopsy can often make clear what really happened. Whether it proves or disproves medical malpractice, an autopsy can give you the peace of mind that you might not otherwise have.

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Plaintiff in Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit alleges improper treatment of perforated bowel. Jury finds for the defendant. 

In a recent Cook County medical malpractice lawsuit heard at the Daley Center, the estate of woman alleged that a perforated bowel wasn't treated quickly enough by an emergency room physician. They specifically alleged that the ER doctor did not notify the surgeon soon enough and didn't give the patient enough fluids. The jury sided with the doctor in finding that he was correct in deferring to the surgeon for a treatment plan as well as the defense that fluids would not have made a difference.

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What must you show to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in Chicago? 

We often get called by people with heart wrenching stories of poor treatment received or loved ones who have died while under medical care. Understandably they are upset and for closure they want to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago to see if they have a lawsuit.

To have a successful med mal lawsuit you typically need to show three things. First that the doctor, nurse or hospital was negligent. Second that the negligence led to damages. Third that the damages would not have happened without the negligence.

Recently a called inquired about his wife who died of lung cancer. She had gone to the hospital two weeks before her death and was told that she was fine. They certainly failed to diagnose her cancer and she obviously had damages because she died. However, there is no lawsuit because those damages would have occurred anyway. While she may have had some additional suffering and emotionally would have been able to prepare for her death better, the reality is that in almost all instances this wouldn't be enough to justify a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois. Even if a jury found in their favor, the damages would not likely exceed the costs of going to trial.

If you have any questions about Illinois medical malpractice law or would like a referral to a Chicago medical malpractice attorney, please do not hesitate to call us at (312) 346-5320.

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Is the state of Illinois failing to discipline doctors who commit misconduct? 

Probably 10 times a week, we get contacted by someone looking for an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer referral. In many of those cases, the doctors were apparently negligent, but fortunately no bad result occurred. This usually means that there isn't a medical malpractice lawsuit worth pursuing. In order to meet the goal of preventing this bad conduct from happening to anyone else, we usually refer these callers to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as they are responsible for investigating and disciplining doctors in Illinois.

Unfortunately, a recent report from the Illinois Auditor General's Office found numerous problems with these investigations. There were improperly closed investigations, sloppy paper work and a lack of public information. In many instances, investigations were just shelved while up to 15 percent were closed without approval from the disciplinary board. The biggest problem appears to be that the agency is understaffed.

We certainly hope that the state of Illinois will get more aggressive in these investigations. Getting rid of bad doctors (as well as bad lawyers), is in the public interest and will prevent innocent victims from getting hurt.

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Planned Parenthood clinic liable for post-abortion death

A 23-year-old woman died six days after an abortion, because the abortion clinic failed to remove all of the retained products of conception. The clinic failed to take proper action when the woman made emergency phone calls after the procedure. The Planned Parenthood clinic was liable for $4,000,000. $250,000 was given to the woman’s husband and $1,750,000 was given to each of the woman’s two children.

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No medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois should ask you to advance the costs of litigation.

  Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits can be very expensive. It's not uncommon for the costs to exceed six figures if the case goes to trial. None of the malpractice lawyers we recommend charge their clients a penny unless the case is successful. If you talk to a med mal attorney and they want you to help pay for the case, you may have hired the wrong firm. In our opinion, there area only a handful of law firms in Illinois that are qualified to handle a catastrophic medical malpractice lawsuit. These cases are potentially worth millions and it's a risk reward proposition for these attorneys. As a result they are selective in the cases that they take on. In addition, because these firms have been so successful with medical malpractice lawsuits in IL in the past, they have the financial ability to finance these cases. That doesn't guarantee a result, but does insure that you won't have to settle for less than your case is worth nor will you have to worry about the financial difficulty of hiring a lawyer and pursuing a case.
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Woman who loses her baby at 23 weeks into the pregnancy fails to convince the jury that her doctor was at fault.

In a recent Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit, a woman who was 23 weeks pregnant and came to the hospital with bleeding was diagnosed with a placental abruption. An ultrasound showed the baby was still alive and a c-section was performed. Unfortunately the baby was stillborn. The woman's Chicago medical malpractice lawyer argued that a C-section should have been done earlier and the failure to do so decreased the chance of survival. The malpractice defense lawyer stated that everything was done correctly and even so the baby would only have had a 10% chance of survival.  We feel the low chance of survival was the reason the case was likely lost as even the plaintiff's expert felt there was a 75% chance of death had everything been done correctly.
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Evanston hospital admits error, pays more than $19 million to man who was brain damaged after suffering a stroke that could have been stopped.

A man went to a hospital in Evanston in 2005. Reportedly he has signs of a stroke that could have been stopped had the proper medication been given. Unfortunately there was a lengthy delay and the man suffered brain damage that left him looking normal, but unable to perform his job anymore. He was a very high wage earner and as a result the economic damages in his lawsuit were huge. While the $19 million figure may seem excessive, damages in Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits include economic damages. This means that if the medical error causes a loss of income, then you are entitled to a recovery for that loss.  All that said, it is interesting that the hospital would settle for such a high figure. Had the case gone to trial, a Cook County jury could have awarded a sum twice that amount or they may have said that the man couldn't possibly need more than $10 million and as a result awarded much less. We don't handle Indiana malpractice cases, but by way of comparison, the most anyone can recover in Indiana for a medical malpractice lawsuit is $1.25 million. Had this mistake occurred 30 miles to the south east, the end result would have been much different.
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"I spoke to a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer and he said I have a great case, but he is too busy to take it. Is that true?"

We hear this all of the time from people who are calling for lawyers, especially those looking for Chicago medical malpractice attorneys. In almost every instance where a law firm says this, they really mean that you don't have a case. The reason some firms aren't more direct in telling a potential client that there is no case is that years ago a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer got sued for telling someone they didn't have a malpractice lawsuit when in fact they did. This caused that person to not file in time. Lawyers are business people. Even the ones that have good hearts and want to help people are focused on the bottom line. No lawyer is too busy to take on a good case. What they should do if they want to reject the case is say that in their opinion that there is no case, but other lawyers may have a different opinion. They should also, if possible, advise you of the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois.
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There are more Illinois medical malpractice lawyers in Chicago than in any other part of Illinois.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are some of the most complex, time intensive and expensive forms of litigation around. Despite what you may read in the papers, Illinois medical malpractice attorneys don't usually bring a lawsuit unless they truly believe that malpractice has occurred. Although there are more than 100 counties in the state of Illinois, you are most likely to find a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago as compared to any other part of the state. That is not to say that there aren't good medical malpractice attorneys in places like Rockford, Waukegan, Belleville, Peoria etc. However, since these cases are very expensive and difficult, for the most part, the lawyers that focus on medical malpractice are in Chicago. For many parts of the state, especially smaller counties, there simply aren't enough legitimate cases to make medical negligence your specialty. Lose one case an your law firm could be closed. Because of the large population in Chicago, Cook County and surrounding areas, there are numerous firms that are able to focus on these lawsuits. They can advance the costs of litigation (sometimes that can cost in the six figures) without worrying that their firm will have to close if they lose. They also don't have to ask the clients to contribute to the expenses in most cases. If you have any questions or are looking for a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois, please do not hesitate to contact us at (312) 346-5320.
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Chicago area doctor wins medical malpractice lawsuit in which he was sued by a patient who suffered a stroke three weeks after heart surgery.

Following heart surgery, a woman was prescribed Coumadin. Her doctor was to monitor the Coumadin levels. About three weeks after the surgery the woman suffered a massive stroke which caused her an ability to do many of the things that she had done before. She later died of unrelated causes. Her family sued alleging through their Chicago medical malpractice lawyer that the Coumadin dosage was not proper. They cited the American Heart Association guidelines as part of their lawsuit. The doctor's medical malpractice defense law firm successfully asserted that aspirin was prescribed along with the Coumadin and was an acceptable alternative. They also contended that the plaintiff could not prove how the stroke was caused. In the end, the jury sided with the defendants and did not award any damages.
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Don't look for Illinois medical malpractice damage caps to go away any time soon.

We received a call from a reporter wondering the status of the medical malpractice damage caps laws that were entered into in the summer of 2005. A few months after that happened, a group of Chicago medical malpractice attorneys held a press conference with a client that they said would be the test case as to whether or not the damage caps are constitutional. The reality is that may never happen, at least not for that case. First off, the law can only be challenged once you have a successful case in court following a jury trial. It's certainly possible that an Illinois jury will find that no malpractice occurred. It's also possible that the judge could dismiss the case before it goes to trial or that a settlement offer could be made that the plaintiff wants to accept. If any of those things happen, that case will never reach the Illinois appellate court which is where any appeal would be heard. After that it would have to likely go to the Illinois Supreme Court. It's also possible that another case will be filed that goes to a jury trial and the plaintiff and their Illinois medical malpractice lawyer will decide to appeal feeling that it is worth more money than the jury awarded. They could lose at the appellate court or they may win. Either way, medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois typically take many years. So while it is possible that there will soon be a successful challenge to damage caps in Illinois, it more likely than not is years away from being decided.
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Are health insurance companies putting you at risk of being a victim of medical malpractice?

According to a recent article distributed by the AP, some health insurance companies are providing a rating system for doctors. The ones that they consider to be good doctors cost their insured patients less for co-pays. Skeptical doctors have countered that the health insurance companies are only giving high ratings to physicians who don't charge that much for services. One of the arguments against medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois is that med mal causes doctors to perform tests that aren't needed. This new rating system kind of has the opposite affect as it may reward doctors who aren't performing some tests such as MRI's. As a patient you have to ask yourself, do you want to go to the doctor that gives you more than you may need or less than you may need.
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Can doctors deny rape victims emergency contraceptives?

When rape victims go to emergency rooms for the morning after pill, they should not be denied treatment based on the religious beliefs held by their doctors. The chairman of the ethics committee at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology said that it should be standard care to offer emergency contraceptives to rape victims. Nevertheless, some doctors deny rape victims that treatment based on religious beliefs. The basics of medical malpractice law say that doctors can be held liable when they fail to meet the standard care and damages result. Proving damages would probably be the most difficult part of an emergency contraceptives case. One rare form of medical malpractice lawsuit is called a wrongful birth suit. In these lawsuits, parents essentially sue doctors for not aborting their children. Parents can claim damages based on the costs involved with raising their children. This type of lawsuit is rare because (1) a parent would have to concede that she wishes her child had never been born and (2) a jury is unlikely to agree that the life of a child is really a form of damages.
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If a loved one dies and you suspect medical malpractice, what should you do?

Having a loved one die is the worst thing that could happen to anyone. When you do lose a close relative, you aren't thinking about a lawsuit and rightfully so. However, if you do think that medical malpractice may have been involved, we highly encourage you to have an autopsy performed. While that is a difficult decision, in many of the medical malpractice cases we are asked to review, nothing can be proved because there is no definitive cause of death. An autopsy can often make clear what really happened. Whether it proves or disproves medical malpractice, an autopsy can give you the peace of mind that you might not otherwise have.
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Plaintiff in Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit alleges improper treatment of perforated bowel. Jury finds for the defendant.

In a recent Cook County medical malpractice lawsuit heard at the Daley Center, the estate of woman alleged that a perforated bowel wasn't treated quickly enough by an emergency room physician. They specifically alleged that the ER doctor did not notify the surgeon soon enough and didn't give the patient enough fluids. The jury sided with the doctor in finding that he was correct in deferring to the surgeon for a treatment plan as well as the defense that fluids would not have made a difference.
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What must you show to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in Chicago?

We often get called by people with heart wrenching stories of poor treatment received or loved ones who have died while under medical care. Understandably they are upset and for closure they want to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago to see if they have a lawsuit. To have a successful med mal lawsuit you typically need to show three things. First that the doctor, nurse or hospital was negligent. Second that the negligence led to damages. Third that the damages would not have happened without the negligence. Recently a called inquired about his wife who died of lung cancer. She had gone to the hospital two weeks before her death and was told that she was fine. They certainly failed to diagnose her cancer and she obviously had damages because she died. However, there is no lawsuit because those damages would have occurred anyway. While she may have had some additional suffering and emotionally would have been able to prepare for her death better, the reality is that in almost all instances this wouldn't be enough to justify a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois. Even if a jury found in their favor, the damages would not likely exceed the costs of going to trial. If you have any questions about Illinois medical malpractice law or would like a referral to a Chicago medical malpractice attorney, please do not hesitate to call us at (312) 346-5320.
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Is the state of Illinois failing to discipline doctors who commit misconduct?

Probably 10 times a week, we get contacted by someone looking for an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer referral. In many of those cases, the doctors were apparently negligent, but fortunately no bad result occurred. This usually means that there isn't a medical malpractice lawsuit worth pursuing. In order to meet the goal of preventing this bad conduct from happening to anyone else, we usually refer these callers to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as they are responsible for investigating and disciplining doctors in Illinois. Unfortunately, a recent report from the Illinois Auditor General's Office found numerous problems with these investigations. There were improperly closed investigations, sloppy paper work and a lack of public information. In many instances, investigations were just shelved while up to 15 percent were closed without approval from the disciplinary board. The biggest problem appears to be that the agency is understaffed. We certainly hope that the state of Illinois will get more aggressive in these investigations. Getting rid of bad doctors (as well as bad lawyers), is in the public interest and will prevent innocent victims from getting hurt.
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Planned Parenthood clinic liable for post-abortion death

A 23-year-old woman died six days after an abortion, because the abortion clinic failed to remove all of the retained products of conception. The clinic failed to take proper action when the woman made emergency phone calls after the procedure. The Planned Parenthood clinic was liable for $4,000,000. $250,000 was given to the woman’s husband and $1,750,000 was given to each of the woman’s two children.

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