Naperville Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Attorneys Representing Victims of Medical Negligence in Naperville, Illinois

If a doctor or other medical professional compromised your health through negligent care, then you might have strong grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. With the help of a qualified attorney, you can take steps to recover compensation for your damages, making sure that all responsible parties are held accountable for financial losses and your pain and suffering.

The attorneys at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC are skilled at handling cases of medical malpractice, and we have represented countless clients in personal injury claims across the 25-year history of our firm. When you work with our Naperville attorneys, you will receive informed counsel and a devoted advocate, and we will take up the fight on your behalf to see that you are fully compensated.

What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is defined as the failure of a healthcare professional to meet the expected duty of care for a patient. Often, this is characterized by negligent or careless behavior that leads to the patient suffering harm. However, an allegation of medical malpractice requires specific proof.

First, the victim must have been in the care of a healthcare provider as a patient. Second, the healthcare provider must have failed to meet the standard of care expected of a doctor, whether through negligence or lack of competence. Third, the healthcare provider's failure to meet standards must have resulted in injury. Fourth, the injury must have incurred damages to the victim.

If you meet these criteria, you can move forward with a medical malpractice claim and take steps to collect damages. A personal injury lawyer at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC will make a detailed case on your behalf, helping to establish fault on the part of a doctor and make sure you will be compensated for your damages.

Examples of Medical Malpractice

Negligence can take many forms in the medical field. Listed below are common issues that may be considered medical malpractice:

• Anesthesia Errors: Too much anesthesia can result in brain damage as a result of oxygen deprivation, but too little can result in a patient suffering extreme agony during a surgical procedure.
• Surgery Errors: A mistake on the part of a surgeon can result in severe distress and a worsening condition. For instance, a surgical tool that was not removed from a patient's body can leave the patient in immense pain. In addition, a surgeon may operate on the wrong part of the body, which may cause the patient to suffer harm without correcting their original condition.
• Birth Injuries: If doctors or nurses fail to follow the correct procedures during childbirth, this may result in injury to the mother or serious harm to the child.
• Errors in Diagnosis: A mistaken or delayed diagnosis can have a severe impact on a patient's condition. For example, a cancerous tumor could be misidentified as a benign growth, and a lack of timely treatment could cause cancer to spread, threatening the patient's life.
• Medication Errors: A doctor can be held liable for prescribing medications incorrectly. For example, a patient's allergies may be overlooked, leading to a dangerous allergic reaction.
• Wrongful Discharge: If a patient is released from a healthcare provider's care without adequately addressing their medical issues, the provider could be held responsible for the damages the patient suffers as a result.

Compensation for medical malpractice can provide relief for damages that a patient has suffered, such as lost income or mental trauma as a result of the healthcare provider's negligence.

Speak With a Naperville Medical Malpractice Attorney Today

Medical malpractice can have a drastic impact on your health and well-being. If you believe you have suffered harm as a result of a doctor's negligence in Naperville, a devoted personal injury lawyer from Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC can assist you in filing a claim and obtaining financial compensation. We have personally helped our clients secure millions in successful verdicts and settlements. To schedule a free consultation with our firm, call us at 630-364-2188 today or contact us online.