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Preserving Evidence in Your Illinois Medical Malpractice CaseWritten by: Michael J. Helfand Reputation Level 16
Posted over 2 years ago. Applies to Illinois, 1 helpful vote, 0 comments
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Start a journalThis is something you can do right away. Write down everything you remember about the treatment or procedure that led to your malpractice lawsuit (or potential lawsuit). Include names of doctors, nurses and staff. Also include dates, locations, and a detailed timeline of events. Write down everything you remember, regardless of whether it seems important now. You'll have a much harder time remembering it down the road. 2
Keep everythingKeep any document related to the suspected malpractice. Think beyond official medical records. Keep notes from your doctor, handouts from the nurse, appointment reminders, mailed letters and test results, insurance statements, prescriptions, etc. Also keep the names and contact information of any potential witnesses. 3
OrganizeKeep your thoughts and documents well organized. This will help you add information as you get it. It will also help your attorney evaluate your case at an initial consultation, or present your case in court later on. Additional ResourcesIf you suspect medical malpractice, the above tips should help you get started. You should also contact a local medical malpractice attorney for a consultation. It's usually free to do so. If you need a referral, we'd love to help. Give us a call. We only recommend attorneys with a track record of success in medical malpractice lawsuits. Related Questions2 Attorney answers: 
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