Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer today than at any other time in history. Yet, despite those advances, patients are injured or killed needlessly by surgical errors every year. These errors happen at the hand of a negligent surgeon, nurse, anesthesiologist or another medical professional.
Our Chicago Surgery Error Lawyers Can Handle Your Case Effectively And Assertively
At Gill Ports Hoste LLC, a Chicago medical malpractice law firm, we have extensive experience advocating on behalf of clients who have been injured during pediatric surgeries, transplant surgeries, cardiac catheterizations and a wide range of other surgical procedures. Our attorneys have the knowledge and skill necessary to help clients who have been injured due to errors involving:
- Unintended lacerations of arteries, veins and organs
- Hemorrhages
- Infections
- Operations with unsterile instruments
- Foreign object left behind in body
- Surgery performed on the wrong organ or limb
- Failure to inform a patient of surgical risks
- Postoperative infections
- Negligence during robotic surgery (i.e., da Vinci)
- Surgical bleeding
- Unnecessary surgeries
View our current and past record of representative cases for patients injured by mistakes during surgery.
Why Hire a Chicago Attorney for a Surgical Error Case?
Surgical error claims are among the most complex types of medical malpractice cases in Chicago. Hospitals and healthcare providers are often defended by large insurance companies and experienced legal teams. An attorney can help level the playing field and protect your rights.
An experienced surgical error lawyer can help by:
- Investigating the circumstances of the surgery
- Reviewing medical records to determine what went wrong
- Consulting medical experts to establish the appropriate standard of care and determine whether negligence occurred
- Identifying all liable parties
- Calculating the full value of your current and future damages
- Handling negotiations with insurance companies to prevent them from undervaluing your claim
- Taking your case to trial, if the healthcare provider refuses to offer fair compensation
Having an attorney significantly improves your odds of a full recovery. Call us today to schedule a free case review to learn more about how a lawyer can assist your claim
What Compensation Can I Recover for a Surgical Error in Illinois?
Victims of surgical errors in Illinois may be entitled to compensation for their financial losses and the emotional and psychological impact of the injury.
Economic damages cover your financial losses related to the incident, specifically those that can be proven by bills and other documentation. These include:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Corrective surgeries
- Medications
- Rehabilitation
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
Non-economic damages cover the nonmonetary losses you’ve experienced. These are personal in nature and do not have a direct financial value. They include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Permanent disfigurement
- Reduced enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages
Surgical error cases often involve serious injuries and lifelong consequences. Our injury attorneys in Chicago can work with medical experts and financial professionals to calculate the full value of your claim.
Who Could Be Liable for My Surgical Error in Chicago?
Surgery is rarely performed by a single individual. Instead, it involves a coordinated team of medical professionals. When something goes wrong, multiple parties may share responsibility depending on how the error occurred.
Potential defendants in your surgical error claim may include:
- A surgeon who performed the wrong procedure or caused avoidable damage to your body
- Anesthesiologists who committed errors involving anesthesia dosage, monitoring, or responding to complications
- Nurses and surgical assistants who failed to follow proper protocols or did not properly monitor the patient during the procedure
- Hospitals that allowed unsafe practices or failed to properly supervise staff
- Operating room staff who made mistakes during preparation or assistance in the procedure
Identifying all responsible parties is an important step in building a strong malpractice case. A thorough investigation may reveal that more than one individual or organization contributed to your surgical error.
How Long Do I Have to File a Surgical Error Claim in Chicago, Illinois?
In Illinois, most medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years from the date you knew or reasonably should have known that medical negligence caused your injury. However, some exceptions can shorten or lengthen your time to file.
That’s why it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your right to pursue compensation.
Experienced Advocacy For Patients Injured By Mistakes During Surgery
We work closely with highly respected medical experts to investigate the cause of an injury during surgery and the steps that should have been taken to prevent a patient from being harmed. Then, we craft strong, persuasive arguments designed to help clients secure the best resolution possible.
At Gill Ports Hoste LLC, our medical malpractice lawyers have the resources and the desire to take on large health care organizations, fighting for justice on behalf of our clients. We pride ourselves on being efficient at preparing for trial and avoiding unnecessary delays, helping our clients secure the compensation they need as quickly as possible.
$12,450,000 Pre-Trial Settlement
This pre-trial settlement was obtained on behalf of a wonderful 70-year-old man as a result of complications after undergoing a routine colostomy reversal surgery. Following the surgery a leak developed that resulted in a severe infection and sepsis. Eventually, our client was transferred to a Chicago-area university hospital, where heroic medical treatments saved his life. However, due to the delayed recognition and treatment of the infection by the confidential first hospital’s physicians and nursing staff, our client required partial amputations of both of his legs. The settlement funds will provide for the necessary medical treatments and therapies that our client will require in the future.
Contact a Chicago Surgery Error Lawyer For A Free Consultation
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer, contact Gill Ports Hoste LLC, at (312) 372-8893 or send us an email.
Based in Chicago, we represent clients throughout Northern Illinois.