Medical malpractice is a legal term that describes negligence that results in death or injury by a health care provider who fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice and care for the relevant procedure. This includes doctors, nurses, technicians, pathologists, hospitals, and any other licensed medical professional.
Medical malpractice claims are often very complicated. Moreover, Doctors play an important role in our society to keep us safe and healthy. Poor outcomes do not always equate with medical malpractice. Accordingly, it is important to investigate these matters thoroughly before determining whether to bring a claim. At Stiberth, Scarlati, & Boudreau, LLC, we do exactly that.
That said, when Medical Malpractice occurs, it is always preventable. When it happens, it is most often due to careless errors or negligence. Some of the more common causes of medical negligence include:
If you believe you’ve suffered medical malpractice, talk with an attorney. He or she will investigate and look for signs of negligence or misconduct connected to your case.
Although every medical malpractice case is unique, they all have certain traits in common. For instance, in all medical malpractice claims the patient or his or her estate must establish four main elements:
If you are not sure whether you have grounds for an Illinois medical malpractice claim, contact us. It is important to choose an attorney who can stand up for you and fight for justice on your behalf. We can review your case and give you our honest opinion on its merit in a court of law.
Although every medical malpractice case is unique, they all have certain traits in common. For instance, all come with a burden of proof – a burden to show the defendant is legally responsible for the patient’s injury or illness. For a medical malpractice case in Illinois, you need the following four main elements:
A professional relationship. You need proof you and the defendant had a professional patient relationship at the time of your injury, through documentation and/or medical bills. If a physician gives you advice at a dinner party and following it causes further harm, you cannot sue him or her for malpractice because no professional relationship existed.
If you are not sure whether you have grounds for an Illinois medical malpractice claim, contact us. We can review your case and give you our honest opinion on its merit in a court of law.