Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Injured In The Course Of Medical Treatment?
  If a medical professional makes an error that results in injury to the patient, the patient may be able to sue the negligent party or parties for monetary damages to compensate him or her for the … more
• How Do I Know If My Injury Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
  Medical professionals are not expected to be infallible and there may be poor results from treatment that do not amount to malpractice. Medical professionals are expected to exercise the basic … more
• Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?
  The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is referred to as the statute of … more

Legal Articles

• How to Pick the Right Medical Malpractice Attorney
  It is true that in order to become an attorney, an individual must graduate from law school and pass the bar exam. However, that does not make every attorney equally qualified to handle every legal matter. This is especially true in a specialized area of the law that requires technical knowledge.   Experience Matters A medical malpractice claim alleges that the defendant … more
• Legal Negligence
  Negligence is a term that is commonly used to mean that someone did not act with the appropriate level of care. However, when negligence is used as a legal term it has a very specific definition and in order for a person who sustained injuries in an accident to recover damages, each element of the legal definition of negligence must be satisfied. Generally, there are four elements that a … more

Legal Guides

• 20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
  This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more
• Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
• Guide to Health Care Quality
  This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more
• 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
• Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests

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