Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Attorney Representation in Chicago, Illinois Since 1993
Chicago Wrongful Death Lawsuit Attorneys
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Missed diagnoses of fatal medical conditions are by far the largest cause of wrongful death medical malpractice cases. At Cirignani Heller & Harman LLP, our Chicago wrongful death lawyers have represented hundreds of family members who tragically lost loved ones whose medical conditions were either far different or worse than the illness originally diagnosed by their physicians.
In most cases, errors occur for the most basic of reasons:
- The doctor did not ask the right questions or did not listen to the patient.
- The doctor did not perform an adequate examination.
- The doctor jumped to a conclusion without adequately considering all the possibilities.
Our Chicago wrongful death law firm includes a certified respiratory therapist and two licensed physicians who are also lawyers - we are fully prepared to provide you with dedicated advocacy and comprehensive services. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Integrity · Compassion · Tenacity
As we have learned in our legal practice, routine is the enemy of good medical practice. Doctors see a patient complaining of certain symptoms that could be caused by a cold virus. They have seen numerous other patients that week with the same complaints. They make a diagnosis of upper respiratory infection and send the patient home with an admonition to take pain relievers, cough medicine, and antihistamines, drink plenty of liquids, and get some rest. They fail to do what is called a differential diagnosis.
Misdiagnoses of Fatal Medical Condition
Unfortunately, if the doctors had done a differential diagnosis, which simply means to go through every medical condition known that could reasonably cause the patient's symptoms and rule out the most serious ones first, they may have discovered a fatal malady or one that could cause severe brain injury. Approximately sixty percent of our wrongful death cases fall into this category.
Medical Mistakes Leading to Pulmonary Embolism
Doctors routinely place intermittent pressure boots around patients' legs after surgery, encouraging them to periodically stretch and walk. These are proactive measures designed to prevent blood clotting, which can lead to a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels from anywhere in the venous system into the lung. The treatment of a pulmonary embolus is primarily to prevent a subsequent one from occurring.
Our Chicago wrongful death lawsuit attorneys hold medical professionals fully accountable for failing to recognize certain risk factors or take the appropriate preventative measures to prevent blood clots from forming. Follow this link to learn more about blood clots.
Surgical Errors · Anesthesia Errors · Medicine Errors
The other major categories of medical malpractice leading to wrongful death include:
If you suspect that your loved one's doctor failed to make the proper diagnosis or committed medical malpractice in some other way, contact our firm to discuss the case with one of our Chicago wrongful death physician lawyers.
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