Research reveals that spinal cord compression was misdiagnosed in around 22% of emergency room visits. Misdiagnosed patients can experience severe irreversible damage because of restricted blood flow and oxygen to the nerves. Patients can be left with paralysis, loss of bowel control, and often chronic, debilitating pain.
If you or someone you love has experienced spinal cord compression misdiagnosis in Chicago, it is important to determine if you can take legal action. A local Chicago medical malpractice attorney at Gill Ports Hoste LLC will help you to explore your options for obtaining compensation from those who harmed you so you can be made whole.
For more than 100 years, attorneys at Gill Ports Hoste LLC have fought for injured victims damaged by medical malpractice. We have recovered over $500 million for clients who have suffered harm, and we are prepared and ready to put our legal knowledge to work for you. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation and learn more.
What are the consequences of spinal cord compression
Continuous pressure resulting from spinal cord compression can cause:
- Quadriplegia (lost function in all four limbs)
- Paraplegia (loss of function in the lower body)
- Lost control of your bowels or bladder
- Irreversible neurological damage, including balance problems, loss of coordination, loss of sensation, and severe numbness
- Sexual dysfunction, including a permanent inability to engage in sexual activity
- Chronic pain, including radiculopathy (severe burning pain)
- Shoulder, neck, back, and limb stiffness
These consequences can happen quickly if spinal cord compression is not treated properly. The compression is often caused by an infected abscess, hematoma, tumor, or severe herniated disc. Prompt treatment can lessen the likelihood of long-term damage, so when doctors make mistakes and diagnose a less severe condition instead, the consequences can be dire.
How a spinal cord compression misdiagnosis lawyer in Chicago can help you
A spinal cord compression misdiagnosis lawyer in Chicago can help you recover compensation if your condition causes you lasting harm because a doctor failed to diagnose and promptly treat it. Our specialized misdiagnosis attorneys in Chicago can help you:
- Determine if you have a claim based on the facts of your case. You must show the doctor breached the professional standard of care or fell short of what a reasonably competent doctor with the same background would have done.
- Help you identify defendants. In many cases, you can take legal action against not just the doctor but also the doctor’s employer (like the hospital or clinic) under vicarious liability laws.
- Gather evidence. This includes expert witness testimony, which is critical in a medical malpractice case to show how the care provider fell short.
- Negotiate with the insurance company to try to settle your case outside of court. Malpractice insurers often want to settle, but may make low offers to try to get you to accept less than you deserve. We’ll send a demand letter and negotiate on your behalf to maximize the chances you can get fair compensation outside of a courtroom
- Go to court. Our team includes experienced trial lawyers who will present compelling evidence in a trial when necessary to get the justice you deserve.
Call a Spinal Cord Compression Misdiagnosis Attorney at Gill Ports Hoste LLC today
If you’ve been hurt because of a doctor’s failures, we can help. Reach out to Gill Ports Hoste LLC today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced spinal cord compression misdiagnosis attorney in Chicago who has fought for victims of misdiagnosis so we can help in your pursuit of justice.