Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

Protecting the Rights of Patients Injured by Medical Negligence in Illinois

When we seek medical care, we place our health, and sometimes our lives, in the hands of healthcare professionals. We trust doctors, nurses, and hospitals to provide safe, competent treatment. Unfortunately, medical errors are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. When a medical provider’s negligence leads to harm, you have the right to seek justice.

Attorney Joseph P. Doyle represents individuals and families across Chicago and the surrounding areas in complex medical malpractice claims. We fight to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and to secure the compensation our clients need to recover and move forward.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death to a patient. In Illinois, proving malpractice requires showing that the provider had a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused measurable harm.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Medical malpractice can take many forms, and it is not always obvious to patients or their families that a preventable error occurred. Attorney Joseph P. Doyle represents clients in a wide range of malpractice matters, from single-event mistakes to systemic failures within a hospital or clinic. 

Examples of medical malpractice could include:

• Surgical Errors: Operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments inside the patient, or causing damage to surrounding tissues or organs.
• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failing to identify a serious condition in time, which can lead to unnecessary suffering or loss of life.
• Birth Injuries: Negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery that causes harm to the baby or mother, such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy.
• Medication or Anesthesia Errors: Administering the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or failing to monitor the patient’s reaction to anesthesia.
• Hospital Negligence: Unsafe facility conditions, improper staffing, or inadequate post-surgical care.

Our team carefully reviews records, consults with qualified medical experts, and listens to your account to pinpoint where the standard of care was not met. The goal is simple: identify what went wrong, prove why it happened, and pursue full compensation for the harm it caused.

A Strategic Approach to Medical Malpractice Claims

Because medical malpractice cases in Illinois are complex, our law firm takes a strategic, thorough approach to each case. 

This includes:

• In-depth Investigation: We work with trusted medical experts to review records, evaluate treatment, and determine where mistakes occurred.
• Aggressive Negotiation: We fight to secure a fair settlement from insurance companies that fully accounts for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Trial-ready Representation: If the insurance company refuses to offer a just settlement, we are prepared to take your case to court.

Illinois law has strict deadlines for filing medical malpractice lawsuits. In most cases, you must file within two years of discovering the injury, but there are exceptions. Failing to act within the statute of limitations can mean losing your right to recover damages.

Take the First Step

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical provider’s negligence, Attorney Joseph P. Doyle is ready to stand by your side. We will guide you through every step of the legal process, explain your options, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Call (312) 957-8077 or contact us online to request a free case review today. Our office proudly serves clients throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas.