When you select a health care facility, you trust its medical professionals to provide a certain standard of care. If one of its nurses’ mistakes or negligence has caused you or a loved one harm, pursuing a medical malpractice claim can feel overwhelming. You do not have to take on this process alone, though. A dedicated Chicago nurse error lawyer at our firm will advocate for your rights and help you secure the accountability you deserve.
Our knowledgeable medical malpractice attorneys at Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers understand the profound impact a nursing error may have on your life. We are not just about cases; we are about your case. While we are a small firm, we have big firm experience, and we will put that knowledge to work for you.
Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, and their responsibilities are vast. Unfortunately, this means they have many opportunities to make mistakes. Understanding the types of errors that constitute malpractice is the first step in seeking justice.
Some of the most frequent nurses’ mistakes that can lead to malpractice lawsuits include:
With the support of our on-staff registered nurse, our team at Kaveny + Kroll will review medical records and procedures to pinpoint how the standard of care was breached in your case. Our Chicago attorneys know what to look for and how to prove that a nurse’s mistake caused you harm.
Proving that a nurse’s action or inaction fell below the accepted standard of care requires a deep understanding of both medicine and law. A skilled nursing malpractice attorney in our Chicago office will thoroughly investigate your situation, gather critical evidence, and build a strong case on your behalf.
Kaveny + Kroll has a full-time registered nurse on our staff who reviews every medical malpractice case. This gives us an advantage and provides you with direct access to a medical professional who understands the details of your care. We put the personal in personal injury, ensuring you get the support you need from a team that understands what you are going through.
With 65 years of combined experience, partners Beth Kaveny and Jeff Kroll lead a majority-female firm that combines compassionate client relationships with powerful legal advocacy. Beth Kaveny has been recognized as one of the top five lawyers in Illinois, and Jeff Kroll was part of the trial team that secured the largest personal injury verdict in the state’s history.
When you work with our firm, you work directly with one of our Chicago nursing negligence attorneys. Our client-centric focus means we build close relationships and offer the personal care you expect and deserve.
If you suffered injuries because of a nurse’s carelessness, you deserve to have attorneys who will listen to your story and protect your rights. The path to justice starts with a single step, and our team at Kaveny + Kroll is here to guide you. We will handle the legal complexities so you can focus on your recovery.
Let our proven, experienced, and knowledgeable team pursue the compensation you deserve. We provide the personal touch of a small firm with the resources and success of a large one. Call us today to schedule a consultation so that you can discuss your case with a dedicated Chicago nurse error lawyer at our firm.
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.
