Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

According to a study published in the October 2006 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, missed or delayed diagnoses may comprise nearly 60% of all medical malpractice claims. The study showed that errors in diagnosis occur not only in hospitals, but in other medical settings as well.

If a physician, nurse or other medical provider made an error in diagnosing your condition, they may be legally responsible. Illinois law provides compensation where diagnosing errors cause a loss in treatment options. Illinois law also provides compensation where these errors prevent a patient from actually recovering or where they simply diminish a patient's likelihood of recovery.

When diagnosing your medical condition, healthcare professionals are required to provide a standard of care that other members of their professional community would ordinarily give. Healthcare professionals may fall below this standard of care in many different ways: they may fail to order tests; they may order tests but fail to examine the results; or they may simply fail to notice symptoms that are critical to diagnosing your condition.

If you think your healthcare professional made a mistake in diagnosing your condition, the first thing you should do is seek legal advice. At Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C., our attorneys work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine whether you may have a case.

For a free or consultation, contact Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. today at 312-553-4900 or fill out our on-line form and a lawyer will contact you.