Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Illinois

Medical malpractice is the act in which a doctor, surgeon, or other licensed healthcare provider acts negligently, causing injury or death in a patient. Patients expect a timely diagnosis of a medical problem along with proper treatment. In some cases a delay in diagnosis may have serious consequences to the patient and may affect their quality of life. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a medical error or medical negligence.

Doctors and other medical staff are professionals and respected by the community. It is their duty to safely and correctly treat patients with the individual's best interest and health in mind. Some types of medical malpractice may be:

• Delay in diagnosis
• Anesthesia error
• Surgical picture that is Medical Malpractice related
• Failure to diagnose a medical condition
• Improper treatment of an illness or disease
• Birth injury, including Cerebral Palsy and Brain Damage
• Prescription drug error
• Negligence

Healthcare providers, including doctors chiropractors, dentists, nurses, and hospitals need to be held accountable for the pain and suffering that they create after performing medical malpractice or medical negligence. Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and unending dedication to assist you in your claim.

Medical malpractice victims usually have two and a half years to file a medical malpractice claim. Certain medical malpractice situations have different time frames, so it would be wise to consult a SBLS attorney at 618.659.4499 as soon as possible.