You may be facing a confusing, stressful, and potentially life-altering situation if you have been harmed by a misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis can result in delayed treatment, a worsened condition, and unexpected medical expenses. Working with an experienced medical malpractice attorney will help you understand your legal rights and explore your options for compensation.
Choosing a private law firm such as Kaveny + Kroll means you are not handling this alone. We thoroughly investigate your case, gather relevant medical records, and consult with trusted medical experts to build a strong claim. You will also benefit from our dedicated full-time registered nurse reviewing your medical documents. A Chicago misdiagnosis medical malpractice lawyer from our team, who combines personal care with proven experience, can make a significant difference in the progress and outcome of your claim.
Medical misdiagnosis claims are complex because they involve both legal and medical elements. To succeed, you must prove that a healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care and that this error directly caused you harm. Timing is critical, and you should act promptly as state law (735 ILCS 5/13-212) requires you to file a lawsuit within two years of the date you discovered—or should have discovered—the injury caused by misdiagnosis.
The nature of misdiagnosis can vary widely and may include failure to detect cancer early, overlooking serious infections, or misinterpreting symptoms leading to incorrect treatment. Working with an attorney who understands these nuances is essential. A Chicago lawyer with extensive experience in medical malpractice law will guide you through the legal process, collect evidence, and coordinate with experts to show how the misdiagnosis directly affected your health.
You may be entitled to compensation for a range of damages if you suffered injuries due to misdiagnosis. These can include medical expenses for additional treatment, lost wages due to work absence, the emotional toll of pain and suffering, and potentially long-term disability. Damages for non-economic losses such as pain and suffering are capped at $500,000 per plaintiff, but economic damages like medical bills and lost income have no cap.
A medical negligence attorney in Chicago will help quantify your damages accurately and pursue a fair settlement or verdict for your misdiagnosis. We will also explain how the laws and court procedures affect your claim, keeping you informed and prepared at every step. While no lawyer can guarantee an outcome, skilled representation improves your chances of achieving a successful resolution.
At Kaveny + Kroll, we aren’t about cases—we’re about your case. With over 65 years of combined trial experience and a full-time registered nurse reviewing medical files, we bring proven experience and meticulous attention to every claim.
You deserve a lawyer who treats your case with the personal attention and care it requires. Our client-focused approach means you will work directly with experienced Chicago attorneys who understand both medical malpractice law and the emotional and financial challenges your misdiagnosis brings.
Do not wait to seek legal advice if you believe you have suffered harm from a misdiagnosis. A Chicago misdiagnosis medical malpractice lawyer will help you understand your rights and fight for compensation.
At Kaveny + Kroll, we provide experienced attorneys, a dedicated nurse, and a personal commitment to your case from start to finish. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and find out how we can help you hold negligent providers accountable.
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.
Recovery for wrongful death of a husband and father of three due to undiagnosed aortic dissection in emergency department 2 days earlier.
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).
Recovery for a brain-injured newborn after doctors failed to timely deliver the baby by cesarean section.
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.
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.
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.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 25-year-old helmet-wearing cyclist who was struck and killed by a truck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Recovery for a 31-year-old woman who suffered permanent brain damage after she was struck by public transit bus while jogging.
Verdict against school district for sex abuse of two minor children by gym teacher off school grounds.
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.
