We put our trust in healthcare professionals, but they are human, and they can make errors in treatment, miss signs of serious illness, or provide inadequate health management, which can cause serious pain and suffering or even death. This is possibly the most challenging and distressing time of your life, but a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer can help. The personal injury attorneys at Kaveny + Kroll are experienced in seeking justice for people injured by negligent doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical care facilities. We stand for your rights. Call the attorneys at Kaveny + Kroll today for a free, confidential consultation.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. right behind heart disease and cancer.

$3 Billion

Was spent in medical malpractice payouts, averaging one payout every 43 minutes.

$250,000

People in the United States die every year because of medical mistakes.

Source: American Medical Association

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Our Chicago-based firm provides comprehensive legal services in all areas and aspects of medical malpractice law, with a particular focus in the following areas:

Breaching the Standard of Medical Care

Negligence is a legal concept that is key to personal injury claims. Everyone owes a duty of reasonable care to others, and breaching this duty is negligence. The cause of an accident and the resulting injuries could often be due to the negligent actions of a person or organization.

Doctors and other medical professionals owe a higher standard of care to their patients because of their expertise. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to follow accepted standards of practice and care when providing treatment, resulting in a patient’s harm. This applies to anyone in the healthcare profession, including:

  • Doctors
  • Surgeons
  • Nurses
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Dentists
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing care facilities

It is important to note that breaching this standard of care is not a crime but rather a civil personal injury matter. Our skilled medical malpractice attorneys in Chicago could provide you with advice and guidance on your legal options if a medical mistake caused you harm.

CASE STUDIES

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$32M
$32M

Recovery for an 8-year-old girl whose four-limbs were amputated after a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of an infection, leading to severe septic shock.

$16M
$16M

Recovery for wrongful death of a husband and father of three due to undiagnosed aortic dissection in emergency department 2 days earlier.

$12M
$12M

Recovery for a 37-year-old man who suffered the partial amputation of both of his legs and one of his arms after a hospital failed to give him antibiotics for a serious infection (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).

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$10M
$10M

Recovery for a brain-injured newborn after doctors failed to timely deliver the baby by cesarean section.

$9M
$9M

Verdict for the wrongful death of a 40-year-old wife and mother of six children and her unborn seventh child after she suffered respiratory arrest due to pneumonia while in the hospital.

$7.5M
$7.5M

Recovery for an infant who suffered brain damage and developed cerebral palsy due to a delayed cesarean section after indications that the baby was not tolerating the labor well.

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$15.504M
$15.504M

Recovery for the wrongful death of a 64-year-old man and the debilitating injuries of a 62-year-old woman—both from southern Illinois—arising from a multi-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

$7M
$7M

Verdict for the wrongful death of a 25-year-old helmet-wearing cyclist who was struck and killed by a truck.

$6.5M
$6.5M

Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.

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$15M
$15M

Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.

$3M
$3M

Recovery for three college students killed in an apartment fire when one fell asleep smoking. Apartment did not have working smoke detectors at the time.

$2.6M
$2.6M

Recovery for the wrongful death of a 24-year-old truck driver who was killed in an Adams County heptane gas explosion, leaving behind a wife and a 3-year-old daughter.

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$5.25M
$5.25M

Recovery for a 29-year-old who suffered skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, an 18-day coma, and partial quadriplegia after his pickup was broadsided by another vehicle, which was attempting to flee from a reckless and unnecessary police chase involving a minor traffic infraction (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).

$5M
$5M

Verdict resulting from an improper police chase. Fleeing suspect hit car driving through an intersection with mother in front seat and minor daughter in rear. Mother was killed. Entire accident was caught on a nearby CTA bus videocam (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).

$1.579M
$1.579M

Verdict for a 58-year-old public school principal whose reputation was damaged after she was wrongfully arrested, wrongfully charged, and wrongfully prosecuted following a fight involving six students at her school in which she merely called 9-1-1.

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$148M
$148M

Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).

$15M
$15M

Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.

$12.5M
$12.5M

Recovery for a Rolling Meadows high school football player who became a quadriplegic after he was tackled by a teammate into an unpadded, 25 foot-high steel post located 11.5 feet from the sideline of the school’s practice field.

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$15.2M
$15.2M

Verdict for a 33-year-old veteran forced to undergo seven surgeries after his left foot was degloved when it was run over by a forklift while working at an international technology show at McCormick Place.

$15M
$15M

Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.

$4.75M
$4.75M

Recovery for a 42-year-old Chicago construction worker whose leg was shattered when he fell 20 feet after the steel beam on which he was working collapsed.

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Currently seeking recovery on behalf of clients who have filed lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (“Abbott”), Mead Johnson & Company and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (“Mead Johnson”). Babies born to these plaintiffs developed necrotizing enterocolitis (“NEC”) after they were fed infant formula manufactured by Abbott or Mead Johnson. NEC is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies and can lead to permanent injury or death.

Received financial compensation for the families of plaintiffs who were prescribed the pain medication Vioxx manufactured by Merck. The drug was found to cause heart attacks and strokes and has subsequently been withdrawn from the marketplace.

Verdict obtained on behalf of homeowners who lived near the Sterigenics facility and contracted various forms of cancer as a result of ethylene oxide (“EtO”) emissions into the environment by Sterigenics and its parent company, Sotera Health.

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$148M
$148M

Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).

$6.5M
$6.5M

Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.

$5M
$5M

Recovery for a 31-year-old woman who suffered permanent brain damage after she was struck by public transit bus while jogging.

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$4M
$4M

Verdict against school district for sex abuse of two minor children by gym teacher off school grounds.

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Pending Case
Pending Case

Kaveny + Kroll has filed suit against Northwestern University due to its failure to protect a student who was knowingly experiencing suicidal ideation and planning. The student jumped from a fourth story window and suffered two punctured lungs, multiple broken ribs, damage to internal organs, and traumatic brain injury. The case remains pending.

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Common Medical Errors and Legal Remedies

Making mistakes is part of being human. However, when a medical professional makes a mistake, it could have significant effects on the health and lives of others. A common mistake in healthcare is a missed or incorrect diagnosis, which can prevent or delay a patient from receiving proper treatment. Doctors and pharmacists are susceptible to medication errors, either with dosage or the type of drug prescribed to the patient. Surgeons must exercise extreme care when operating, as an error or unintentional cut could cause significant damage to the patient.

When a patient is injured because of a mistake in treatment, the claim is filed against the medical professional’s insurance company for compensation. If the insurance company adjuster accepts the claim, they may offer a monetary settlement in exchange for immunity from future claims. Sometimes, the patient and insurance company can agree on a fair settlement amount. If they cannot reach an agreement, the claim could go to trial, where evidence and testimony could determine an appropriate amount.

This process is long and complex, and the insurance company does not always offer a fair settlement for every claim. If you were injured by a medical error in Chicago, you should seek representation from one of our capable medical malpractice attorneys.

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Kaveny + Kroll is a leading boutique personal injury law firm in Chicago. Established in 2019 by award-winning attorneys Elizabeth A. Kaveny and Jeffrey J. Kroll. Their firm is driven by their commitment to justice and the need to fight for victims’ rights and financial recovery. We believe a valued law firm should take your case personally … because it is.

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