When you entrust your health to a medical professional, you expect responsible and competent care. If you’ve encountered medical professionals’ negligence leading to harm, seek justice with The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. Our experienced Bloomington personal injury attorneys are ready to champion your rights with Bloomington medical malpractice claims.
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What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice in Illinois is the failure of a medical professional to provide standard care resulting in harm to a patient. This includes errors in diagnosis, medical treatment, or health management. Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/2-622 For example, if a doctor doesn’t diagnose a condition that another reasonable medical professional would have caught, malpractice may occur.
What Is NOT Medical Malpractice?
Not all medical errors warrant a medical malpractice claim. For instance, unexpected or unfavorable outcomes of medical procedures based on a patient’s medical history don’t necessarily point to negligence. Medical malpractice is specifically about breaches of standard care. For example, if a diagnosis is complex and multiple healthcare providers come to different conclusions, this could be an unfortunate outcome rather than negligence.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in Bloomington
Some common types of medical malpractice cases include:
Misdiagnosis: Incorrect identification of a patient’s condition.
Delayed Diagnosis: Late detection potentially worsening patient’s state.
Surgical Errors: Mistakes made during a surgical procedure.
Medication Errors: Wrong drug or dosage administered to patient.
Birth Injuries: Harm to infant or mother during childbirth.
Anesthesia Errors: Incorrect amount or type of anesthesia used.
Hospital Acquired Infections: Infections contracted during a hospital stay.
Failure to Treat: Neglecting necessary treatment for a condition.
What Kinds of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Pay the Greatest Settlements?
In Illinois from 2013 – 2022, the largest settlements were for:
Failure to diagnose,
Failure to monitor,
Improper management, and
Improper performance.
Total payout for these top four types was $39M representing 859 personal injury cases involving a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Common Types of Injuries from Medical Malpractice
Brain Damage: Caused by lack of oxygen during surgery.
Paralysis: Result of surgical error damaging nerves.
Infection: From not sterilized surgical instruments or neglect.
Wrongful Death: Fatal outcome due to medical negligence.
Birth Defects: Infant harm from negligent prenatal care.
Medication Overdose: Organ damage from incorrect prescription dosage.
How Do Medical Malpractice Lawyers Prove Malpractice?
To prove medical malpractice, a Bloomington, IL medical malpractice lawyer must establish four key elements. They must show a duty of care the medical provider existed, this duty was breached, the breach caused an injury, and the injury resulted in damages.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Medical Malpractice Injury Claim?
An medical malpractice attorney represents victims of those who suffered harm due to medical malpractice or negligence. They help prove malpractice occurred, negotiate settlements with the insurance company, file lawsuits, represent clients in court if necessary, and seek compensation for damages.
What Is My Case Worth?
Bloomington medical malpractice lawyers assess case value based on the severity of the personal injury itself, impact on livelihood, amount of medical expenses, and emotional trauma. Compensation might include medical costs, future care expenses, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and in severe cases, punitive damages.
Contact a Bloomington Medical Malpractice Accident Lawyer Today
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers’ free consultation, an experienced medical malpractice lawyer meticulously reviews your situation, providing an initial case evaluation, exploring possible legal routes, and answering your questions.
This no-obligation discussion equips you with the necessary information to make informed decisions about your legal counsel. Each Bloomington medical malpractice attorney in our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid when we successfully secure compensation for your claim.
Bloomington Medical Malpractice Lawyer
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
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