Are Medical Malpractice Cases Hard to Win?

 Posted on November 28, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

When we visit a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider, we expect our ailments to be diagnosed and treated correctly. Although not all illnesses are curable, physicians have a duty to provide a standard of care. Unfortunately, medical malpractice harms hundreds of thousands of patients every year and is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.

What is medical malpractice? Are these claims difficult to win? An experienced Joliet, IL attorney from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can significantly increase your chances of winning the compensation you deserve.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Healthcare providers undergo years of focused education and training before they can practice medicine. Their oaths demand they uphold a high care standard. Medical malpractice involves negligence that results in substandard care and harms patients. Medical negligence means that someone has failed to provide the same standard of care that another similarly qualified medical professional would in the same situation.

Doctors, nurses, midwives, chiropractors, dentists, healthcare facilities, and others whose negligence injures you could be liable to compensate you. Common forms of medical malpractice include:

• Anesthesiology errors

• Birth injuries

• Diagnostic errors

• Emergency room errors

• Failure to consider medical history

• Failure to obtain informed consent

• Hospital errors

• Medication errors

• Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or failure to diagnose

• Surgical errors

You cannot sue for medical malpractice simply because you do not like the results of your treatment. To qualify, your healthcare provider’s negligence must directly cause you injury or harm, and you must have experienced financial losses as a result. A lawyer from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can assess your circumstances and tell you whether you qualify.

The Challenges of Medical Malpractice Cases

You will need evidence that establishes negligence. Medical evidence is complex and confusing to most people, and there is often a bias against plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases because many believe doctors are above reproach.

If your case goes to trial, the evidence presented may be hard for juries and judges to understand. Your lawyer must phrase complicated concepts in easy-to-understand language. You may require expert medical witnesses to examine you and testify on your behalf.

Although most lawyers can technically handle medical malpractice claims, not all can do so effectively. You need an attorney who understands how these cases work, the types of necessary supporting evidence you need, and how to present your case clearly.

Will My Medical Malpractice Case Go to Trial?

Many times, Carlson Law Group, P.C. can settle your claim by negotiating with the liable insurers. However, insurance companies and their lawyers will likely fight against paying you a reasonable sum. If we cannot reach an acceptable settlement amount, we may recommend filing a civil lawsuit and taking your case to trial.

Call Our Skilled Morris, IL Medical Malpractice Lawyer

To achieve the best possible resolution for your medical malpractice claim, you must choose a highly effective and knowledgeable lawyer. As a former prosecutor and judge, Attorney Carlson gives you a clear advantage. Contact Carlson Law Group, P.C. at 815-710-3700 now to schedule a free consultation with our dedicated Grundy County, IL personal injury attorney.