Chicago Surgical Error Attorney
Every surgery is an unnerving experience. You put all of your trust into the doctors and nurses handling your care. Most people never expect that those are the people who could cause the worst possible outcome for you.
At Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, LLC, our Chicago personal injury attorneys see victims suffer incredible injuries and losses through no fault of their own. And we fight back. Speak to our Chicago surgical error attorney now about what happened to you.
Why Choose Our Chicago Surgical Error Lawyer For Your Case
Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, LLC brings decades of experience to your case. Surgical errors, hospital mistakes, and similar types of professional errors are complex legal matters. Your lawyer needs to understand not only the law but also the procedures and policies that surgeons violate, allowing these injuries to occur. When you choose our Chicago surgical error attorney, you benefit from:
- Decades of experience. We help victims of all types of surgical errors to get results. We have a track record of being aggressive in protecting your clients.
- Recovery of losses. We have recovered millions of dollars in losses for our clients. That includes several significant multi-million dollar settlements.
- Our compassion. While this is an intense and legally demanding situation, it also requires a careful, compassionate approach toward victims. We are always your dedicated partner through this process.
Most importantly, there is no risk to you. When you hire our medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago, you gain immediate help without paying anything up front. Whether you need guidance from a Chicago birth injury lawyer or one for surgical errors caused by hospital negligence, we know how to get results. Request a free consultation.
Types of Surgical Error Cases We Handle
Medical negligence happens very commonly, and that means victims face complications to their health and recovery as a result of careless oversights. If you believe a surgeon, nurse, or hospital acted outside of the expected best practices of a provider in the same situation, speak to our Chicago surgical error attorney immediately.
Some of the most common types of surgical error cases we handle include:
- Wrong-site surgery
- Faulty medical equipment
- Damage to arteries
- Bowel perforation
- Implements left in the body
- Removal of the wrong body part
- Defective medical implants
- Lack of skill and training
- Anesthesiology errors
- Failure to monitor vital signs
- Distractions resulting in mistakes
Surgical errors are devastating and preventable. What makes them even more complex is that most victims have no idea they happened. No one may tell you what went wrong during surgery to put you on this path, and that simply is not fair.
The Importance of Hiring a Chicago Surgical Error Lawyer
Even if the legal team representing the hospital offers a settlement to you, seek out the support of a Chicago surgical error attorney before agreeing to any form of compensation. There are several important reasons these cases demand experienced lawyers working solely for you and on your behalf.
- No one is working on your behalf besides your attorney. Insurance companies, lawyers representing the hospital and doctors, and even those providers themselves, are not obligated to provide you with every detail of what happened.
- The complications from these mistakes can change a person’s life. You need to seek financial recovery of losses, but you also need the financial support that comes from proving pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic losses. The emotional toll itself is intense.
- Attorneys know how to get the evidence necessary to build your case. We know the steps necessary to obtain medical records, surgical documentation, witness statements, records of doctors’ medical mistakes, and much more. These bits of information make a difference.
When you suffer serious injuries or complications from an accident, it is up to you to seek legal action and prove your losses. Our Chicago surgical error attorney alleviates the worry that accompanies this process. We handle the insurance companies, lawyers, and hospitals on your behalf.
How We Prove Negligence in Medical Malpractice Cases
In Illinois, the medical malpractice statute of limitations is typically two years from the date of the injury, or it can be extended if you did not know of the injury for some time. This means you have time to build a claim and settle out of court or file a lawsuit. There are several steps we take as your attorney to build your case:
- Investigate. We do not take anyone’s word for it. We gather all the records from the surgery, the notes from all providers and nurses, and witness statements to build a solid foundation. This investigation goes beyond the basics.
- Determine all parties involved. Many surgical error claims involve more than one person. Nurses, hospitals, and surgeons may be involved in your losses. We identify all parties responsible for this.
- Build a strong claim that includes all of your losses. Your losses in these cases often involve medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Expect our legal team to fight for maximum recovery of your losses.
Surgical errors must be proven. That means we must show that the provider made decisions or took actions that others in the same situation did not take. A qualified medical reviewer will be a critical component in evaluating whether this occurred, given the type of procedure you had.
Not Just Any Failed Treatment Is Medical Malpractice
Our legal team works to gather evidence demonstrating that your complications are due to mistakes made by nurses, doctors, surgeons, and the hospital. That means the practitioner did not follow the expected course of care in providing treatment, and that is what caused your injuries and health complications.
Our experience works in our favor here. We have successfully handled many surficial error cases.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Chicago Surgical Error Lawyer
Take the time now to seek fair compensation and answers to your questions about surgical errors. Call Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, LLC for the answers and resources you need and deserve. Request a free consultation now.