You have the right to expect that your medical care providers will offer an appropriate, professional level of care. When they fail to do so, you can bring a medical malpractice claim to try to obtain compensation for losses and damages resulting from their failure.
These failures can be highly technical, so many people benefit from hiring medical malpractice lawyers to help them to pursue a damage claim. A medical malpractice lawyer understands and applies the law, gathers evidence to build a case, and negotiates a settlement or represents clients in court. The goal is to get victims of malpractice the compensation they deserve.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help you pursue a malpractice claim. Our Chicago medical malpractice team has over 100 years of combined experience with medical negligence claims, so we know how to build strong cases and help our clients navigate the legal system.
We can advocate for you at every step of your case, so give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer. You can also read on to learn more about how a lawyer can help with a malpractice claim.
1. Identifying defendants
One of the first key things that your attorney does is help you to identify all the defendants who could be liable for losses. Many people assume they can only sue the doctor who failed them. That’s not always the case. The doctor’s employer or other parties who contributed to your injuries may be liable as well.
When a hospital or healthcare clinic is held responsible, it could be for its own negligence, or based on vicarious liability laws that hold companies responsible for their employees.
At Gill Ports Hoste LLC, we understand how these different laws work to ensure you’re making the right legal arguments and pursuing a case against the maximum number of defendants.
Our firm’s 100+ years of collective experience and deep knowledge of the law can help maximize the chances of recovering compensation for all losses since there may be more insurance coverage available.
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2. Gathering evidence
Malpractice claims hinge on highly technical questions. A skilled attorney will obtain critical evidence including medical records, witness testimony, and more. The goal is to obtain copies of documents from before, during, and after the malpractice incident that help you prove your case.
Hospitals don’t always want to turn over all their records, and witnesses don’t always want to share what they know, so an attorney at our firm can take steps like subpoenaing documents and witnesses to help build the strongest case possible.
3. Connecting with experts
In Illinois, you are required to have an Affidavit of Merit under 735 ILCS 5/2-622. This must be a statement from a medical expert that there are likely legal grounds for your claim. You’ll need to connect with an expert willing to review your records who can prepare an Affidavit.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has a strong network of experts who can prepare your documents and even testify in your case to strengthen your claim.
4. Negotiating a settlement or going to court on your behalf
Many malpractice insurers want to pay as little as they can, and they look for ways to lowball you or call your claim into doubt. They may also pressure you to accept less money by using tactics like delaying a settlement offer.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC deals with the insurance company on your behalf, protecting your rights and keeping your case moving forward. Insurers know we won’t back down, so they’re more likely to make a fair settlement offer.
We also can go to court and present a compelling case, as our legal team includes litigators with extensive trial experience. Members of our team are on the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice. Our proven courtroom experience shows we can go the distance.
We’ve recovered more than $500 million for our clients, so our past track record also shows we know how to build solid claims.
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To find out more about how we can help with your malpractice case, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.