Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot forms within a deep vein. While blood clots often originate in the leg or arm, they can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism.
If a doctor misdiagnoses you or a loved one and you suffer harm because of it, a Chicago medical malpractice attorney at Gill Ports Hoste LLC is here to help. We have over 100 years of collective experience fighting for medical malpractice victims and a history of recovering over $500 million for our clients. We are ready to put our legal knowledge to work for you.
Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation with a failure to diagnose a deep vein thrombosis lawyer in Chicago to learn more about the representation we offer.
When is a doctor responsible for a failure to diagnose deep vein thrombosis in Chicago?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly misdiagnosed as cellulitis, muscle sprains or strains, leg cramps, arthritis, and sciatica. Doctors are not necessarily responsible in every situation when DVT is misdiagnosed, but the question is whether the misdiagnosis was reasonable or not. You can hold a doctor liable if:
- The doctor owed you a duty: Doctors owe a duty of care in a doctor/patient relationship
- The doctor breached the duty: A breach occurs when the level of care provided falls below what a reasonably competent doctor with the same training would have done under the circumstances. A professional standard of care applies.
- The breached duty was the direct cause of the misdiagnosis, and the misdiagnosis led to harm. You’ll need to show that you would not have experienced the complications or medical issues that you did if the misdiagnosis had not happened.
Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities can also be responsible for a doctor’s failures under vicarious liability laws if the healthcare facility employed the negligent doctor who made the mistake.
How a lawyer can help after a failure to diagnose deep vein thrombosis in Chicago
A delayed diagnosis attorney at Gill Ports Hoste LLC in Chicago can help you to take legal action after a failure to diagnose deep vein thrombosis. We will be there at every step of your case, offering assistance, including:
- Identifying defendants: We’ll help you to determine all of the different parties who could be held liable for your losses.
- Gathering evidence and proving a claim. We’ll obtain medical records and connect with expert witnesses to review your case, identify what went wrong, and testify on your behalf about the medical negligence or errors that occurred
- Negotiating with the defendant’s malpractice insurance company to try to reach an out-of-court settlement
- Fighting to help you get full and fair compensation in court when no settlement agreement can be reached.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has pursued claims against some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Chicago area. We are prepared and ready to aggressively represent you to maximize your chance of getting the justice you deserve if you or someone you love suffered complications due to a failure to diagnose deep vein thrombosis in Chicago.
Contact Gill Ports Hoste LLC today to learn more
Gill Ports Hoste LLC will help you identify defendants, gather evidence, and prove your case. To find out more about the legal representation we can offer after a failure to diagnose DVT in Chicago, give us a call or contact us online today.