If you have been injured while under the care of a medical professional, you may be wondering whether you have a malpractice case. Here are some examples of medical malpractice lawsuits we see in Illinois.
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Error in diagnosis
In some cases, an error leads to a wrong diagnosis. Maybe test results aren't read closely and you end up being treated for the wrong condition. In other cases, a serious illness or condition is overlooked altogether. Maybe an x-ray wasn't read correctly and the doctor failed to see a tumor. Whatever the circumstances, a diagnostic error can have serious consequences. If the doctor was negligent, they may face a malpractice suit.
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Surgery malpractice
Surgery has inherent risks. However, there are standards of care that surgeons are held to. Surgery malpractice includes performing surgery on the wrong body part or making an error during surgery that injures a patient further. For example, negligently performed back surgery could result in paralysis.
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Anesthesia problems
Errors in administering anesthesia can result in brain injuries and even death. Anesthesia mistakes include incorrect dosage, failure to monitor the patient, and improper administration of oxygen.
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Birth injuries
Negligent medical care before, during or after birth can give rise to a malpractice lawsuit. Birth injuries range from broken bones to cerebral palsy. Birth injury lawsuits are filed on behalf of the child.
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Lab errors
Malpractice may occur when a laboratory technician improperly runs a test or reports the wrong results to the doctor. These errors can cause a condition to go untreated. Possible mistakes include mixing up patient paperwork, misinterpreting results, and incorrectly taking samples.
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