MEDICAL MAL PRACTICE

Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act, omission or mistake by a doctor or other medical professional results in harm to a patient. Medical negligence could include failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis, treatment or illness mismanagement by a doctor, nurse or other health care professional. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a case could arise against a doctor if his or her actions deviated from generally accepted standards of medical practice. Malpractice and negligence claims could also exist against a hospital or clinic for improper care, such as prescribing the wrong medication, sanitation or nursing care.

Consequences to patients and families who have been the victim of medical malpractice are often devastating, and medical expenses alone prohibitive. Laws regarding medical malpractice claims are complex, and cases can be costly and difficult to win. In this area of the law especially, the result of your case directly depends on the quality of your legal representation.

At Briones, Harvey & Trevino, Homewood, Illinois, medical malpractice is a focus and priority of our practice. We have the knowledge, experience and resources to effectively manage all aspects of the any case, including obtaining all medical records. We consult with a network of medical professionals and experts to help establish that the standard of care owed to you was breached. We will aggressively represent your interests and protect your rights, negotiating with attorneys for the doctors, hospitals and insurance companies to ensure that you receive compensation that reflects the seriousness of your injuries and damages. We will present your case in court before a jury to achieve the results you deserve. We serve the communities of Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Chicago Heights, Matteson, Markham, South Holland, Harvey as well as Cook, Will, Kankakee, Lake and Du Page counties and the entire state of Illinois.

Our representation in the area of medical malpractice has resulted in many large awards for our English and Spanish-speaking clients. In August 2003, we tried a wrongful death/medical malpractice case against a surgeon and a family practitioner. During an operation to repair a herniated disc, the surgeon had negligently operated on the wrong area of the patient's spine. When the patient later went to the family practitioner due to recurring pain, the family practitioner did not tell the patient of the surgeon's mistake, instead sending the patient to another surgeon, who authorized an epidural injection. That injection introduced bacteria into the patient's spinal column, and killed her. The defendants made no efforts to settle. We tried this case before a jury, which returned a verdict of $1,200,000.00 against both doctors.

In July 2003 we settled a medical malpractice wrongful death case against the City of Chicago. Our client was 3 years old when her mother died due to improper dosage of Isoniazid, a drug to prevent Tuberculosis. The decedent got the drug at a City of Chicago Health Clinic. The City filed two motions for Summary Judgment and Petitions for Leave to Appeal to the Appellate and Supreme Courts, all of which we won. The case settled for $5,250,000.00.

If you or a family member has been injured due to medical malpractice, you cannot afford to take chances. You need competent, accomplished legal representation as quickly as possible. Contact our medical malpractice attorneys today to learn how we can protect your rights and be of service to you.