When pus, dead cells, and bacteria collect in the brain tissue, this can cause a brain abscess. An abscess can restrict blood flow and can cause serious complications if you don’t get immediate treatment, including surgery.
If you or someone you love is misdiagnosed when you have a brain abscess, you may have a legal right to pursue compensation for the resulting damage. An experienced Chicago attorney handling medical malpractice at Gill Ports Hoste LLC will help you take legal action and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Attorneys on our team have more than 100 years of collective experience representing injured victims, and we’ve recovered over $500 million in compensation. We can bring our knowledge and skill to your case so you can stand up to the doctors, hospitals, and other care providers that failed you.
Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with a Chicago brain abscess misdiagnosis attorney and learn more about how we can help you.
Can you sue a doctor or hospital for misdiagnosing a Chicago brain abscess?
It may be possible to sue a doctor or hospital for misdiagnosing a brain abscess in Chicago. You can pursue a medical misdiagnosis claim in Chicago if:
- You have medical evidence showing the defendant fell short. It is up to you to prove the defendant breached a duty of care or failed to live up to their obligations and performed their work less professionally than a reasonable doctor with similar training would
- You have suffered damages as a direct result of the brain abscess misdiagnosis, which you would not have endured (or which would not have been as severe) if you had been diagnosed promptly
- You can be compensated for those damages by the defendant who caused you harm. You will usually get compensation from the defendant’s malpractice insurance. In many cases, care facilities are vicariously liable for the negligence of staff members, so you may also be able to take action against the clinic or care facility employing the negligent doctor.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC knows the kinds of evidence necessary to hold defendants accountable. We have stood up to some of the biggest hospitals in the Chicago area, and we have a team of experts who can review your case and help you in your pursuit of justice.
Compensation for a misdiagnosed brain abscess in Chicago
You deserve to be fully and fairly compensated for any complications a brain abscess causes you. This means you should be paid for things like:
- Any past or future medical costs to treat the complications that occurred due to the misdiagnosed brain abscess
- Lost wages if you cannot work while you are recovering or if you suffer an ongoing inability to earn money due to lasting injuries.
- Pain and suffering if you experienced physical discomfort due to the misdiagnosis.
- Emotional distress if your misdiagnosed brain abscess leads to PTSD, anxiety, or any other mental health impacts.
How a Chicago brain abscess misdiagnosis attorney can help you
Gill Ports Hoste LLC will bring decades of legal experience to your case. To find out more about how a Chicago brain abscess misdiagnosis attorney at our firm can fight for you, give us a call or contact us online today.