Romeoville Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Proven Lawyers for Misdiagnosis, Birth Injuries, Medication Errors, and More in Romeoville, IL

Patients trust medical professionals to provide competent care, but when mistakes occur, they can result in serious and lasting injuries. Errors by doctors, nurses, or other medical providers may cause health complications for patients, and in some cases, they may even lead to death. With over 40 years of combined legal experience, the attorneys at Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois are here for victims in Romeoville who have suffered injuries caused by medical negligence.

Determining Negligence in Medical Malpractice

To prove medical malpractice, it must be shown that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or harm to a patient. A medical malpractice claim typically involves establishing:

• A doctor-patient relationship – The provider had a duty to treat the patient.
• A breach of duty – The provider failed to deliver appropriate care based on medical standards.
• Causation – The provider's negligence directly caused injury or harm to the patient.

Primary Care and Doctor Malpractice

General practitioners and primary care physicians are often the first point of contact for patients who are looking for medical care. When a physician fails to recognize symptoms or conduct necessary tests, patients may experience injuries, or chronic health conditions may not be addressed correctly. Common errors in primary care malpractice cases include:

• Failure to diagnose life-threatening conditions such as cancer, heart disease, or infections
• Inadequate review of patient history, leading to inappropriate treatments
• Mismanagement of chronic illnesses, resulting in preventable complications

Our attorneys will work to hold negligent doctors accountable to ensure that victims can recover the compensation needed to address the injuries they have suffered and make sure they can make a full recovery.

Medication Errors

From prescribing and dispensing to administering drugs, medication errors can occur at any stage of treatment. Patients may suffer severe reactions, overdoses, or inadequate treatment due to:

• Prescribing the wrong medication or an incorrect dosage
• Failing to check for dangerous drug interactions
• Administering medication improperly in a hospital or nursing home setting

Victims of medication mistakes may be entitled to compensation for additional medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

A correct diagnosis is critical for proper medical treatment. When a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose a serious condition, a patient's health may decline, leading to avoidable complications. Commonly misdiagnosed conditions include:

• Cancer, which may progress to an untreatable stage if it is not detected early
• Heart attacks, which can be mistaken for indigestion or anxiety
• Strokes, which require immediate treatment to prevent permanent brain damage

When patients receive incorrect or delayed diagnoses, they may experience prolonged suffering and worsened health conditions. In these cases, a legal claim can provide compensation for additional medical treatment, lost income, and other damages resulting from a misdiagnosis.

Birth Injuries

Errors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery may lead to serious harm affecting a child or mother, such as:

• Cerebral palsy – Brain damage due to lack of oxygen during birth
• Brachial plexus injuries – Nerve damage caused by excessive force during delivery
• Fractures or internal injuries – Caused by improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction

Negligent medical care before, during, or after delivery may create significant medical costs for families, especially when an affected child will require ongoing care. Families in these situations may file birth injury claims to obtain compensation that will cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, and specialized care.

Surgical Errors

Mistakes made during surgery are all too common. Some of the ways surgical errors can affect patients include:

• Procedures performed on the wrong body part or patient
• Leaving surgical instruments inside a patient's body
• Performing unnecessary surgery
• Failing to monitor a patient's vital signs during or after surgery

Patients who have suffered injuries due to surgical negligence may require corrective procedures, extended hospital stays, or lifelong medical treatment. Legal action can help ensure that affected patients will have the financial resources needed to recover from their injuries.

Contact Our Romeoville, Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers

When you or a family member has suffered harm caused by medical negligence, our attorneys are here to assist you. With over 40 years of combined legal experience, we provide dedicated legal representation for medical malpractice victims in Romeoville. Contact Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois at 815-215-7561 or online to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.