Joliet Medical Malpractice Attorney

Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney Helping Clients in Joliet, IL

Patients who receive treatment from medical providers expect that they will be provided with care that will address their concerns and ensure that they can maintain good health. When healthcare providers fail to meet the expected standards, their negligence can result in devastating consequences. Medical malpractice can take multiple forms, and it can lead to severe physical, emotional, and financial harm for patients. In situations where patients suffer injuries because of errors or other forms of negligence by healthcare professionals, they will need to understand their legal options.

Carlson Law Group, P.C. works to ensure that victims of medical malpractice can achieve justice for the harm they have suffered. We help patients take steps to recover the compensation that addresses issues such as increased medical expenses, loss of income, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. We take a compassionate approach to these cases, and we fight to protect our clients' rights and ensure that they are fully compensated for the harm done to them.

Types of Medical Negligence That Can Lead to Injuries

Medical malpractice can take many forms, and it may be committed by doctors, nurses, surgeons, or multiple other healthcare professionals. Some of the most common types of medical negligence that may affect people in Will County and other nearby counties include:

• Birth injuries: These injuries can occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and they can affect both the mother and the child. Examples include brain injuries leading to cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and hemorrhaging. Birth injuries may occur because of the improper use of delivery tools, failure to monitor fetal distress, or delayed C-sections.
• Misdiagnosis: When a medical condition is incorrectly diagnosed, when a diagnosis is delayed, or when a serious illness is not diagnosed at all, patients may receive inappropriate treatment, allowing their condition to worsen. Conditions that may be misdiagnosed include cancer, strokes, heart disease, and infections.
• Medication errors: Medical professionals may make mistakes when prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications. This can lead to adverse drug reactions, harmful drug interactions, or failure to properly treat a condition. These errors can occur due to miscommunication, confusion related to the names of medications, or failure to consider harmful drug interactions or side effects.
• Surgical errors: Mistakes that occur during surgery can have catastrophic consequences. These errors may include performing procedures on the wrong part of the body, leaving instruments or other objects inside the body, or making mistakes that damage internal organs.
• Anesthesiology errors: Errors in administering drugs that prevent patients from experiencing pain during medical procedures can lead to serious complications. When anesthesia is administered at incorrect dosages, when a patient's vital signs are not properly monitored, or when potential allergic reactions are not properly considered, patients may experience injuries such as brain damage, nerve damage, or even wrongful death.
• Emergency room errors: The fast-paced environment of emergency rooms can lead to mistakes such as misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and discharge without providing proper treatment. These errors can result in severe complications, especially in critical situations.
• Hospital errors: Issues such as inadequate staffing, poor hygiene practices leading to infections, and failure to follow protocols can cause hospital patients to suffer injuries.
• Diagnostic errors: The results of diagnostic tests can be crucial to ensure that conditions can be properly diagnosed and that patients can receive the proper treatment. Errors during testing, such as contaminating samples, switching samples from different patients, or transcribing information incorrectly, can prevent patients from receiving timely and effective treatment.

How Carlson Law Group, P.C. Can Help

Our firm provides comprehensive legal support to victims of medical malpractice. We can assist with these cases by:

• Conducting thorough investigations: Our attorney will meticulously review medical records, consult with medical experts, and gather evidence to demonstrate that a patient suffered harm because of negligence by medical professionals.
• Establishing liability: Proving that medical negligence occurred involves demonstrating that the healthcare provider failed to meet the standard of care. Our lawyer will work to identify the responsible parties and show that their actions or omissions led to the patient's injuries.
• Securing compensation: Victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Carlson Law Group, P.C. will advocate on behalf of our clients to secure fair and just compensation to cover these costs and support their recovery.

Contact Our Will County Medical Malpractice Attorney

Carlson Law Group, P.C. provides legal help and representation for people who have suffered injuries due to improper or negligent medical treatment. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve for injuries caused by issues such as misdiagnosis or medication errors. Reach out to us by calling our office at 815-710-3700 and arranging a free consultation.