Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to diagnose cancer or a hospital does not adequately monitor a patient, the outcome can be devastating. The legal term used to describe these types of situations is medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is the result of a medical professional failing to provide the accepted standard of care, which ultimately causes injury or death to the patient. However, for patients and their families, medical malpractice means pain, loss and emotional distress. If you or a loved one has been injured by a medical error that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation.

Contact Richard F. Mallen & Associates, Ltd. today at (312) 346-0500 or (800) 346-0510 for legal advice regarding your Illinois medical malpractice case.

The Illinois medical malpractice attorneys at Richard F. Mallen & Associates have extensive experience in representing injured patients and their families. Medical malpractice comes in many different forms. We regularly handle cases involving the following:

Failure to monitor a patient
Birth injuries, including cerebral palsy and shoulder dystocia
Brain injuries
Loss of oxygen
Retained objects following surgery
Failure to diagnose cancer or other serious condition
Uncontrolled bleeding
Misdiagnosed heart attack
Surgery on the wrong limb
Nursing Home Injuries

If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you may be facing additional medical care and surgeries to correct the problem. During your recovery, you may incur additional medical expenses and be forced to take time off of work. Many injuries even require extensive future medical care. When the hospital or doctor is negligent, you can pursue compensation, which may include pain and suffering, lost income, past and future medical expenses and other costs associated with your injury. Illinois does have a statute of limitations as to when you must file a medical malpractice claim, so it is imperative that you seek legal advice immediately.

Expert Representation for Illinois Medical Malpractice Cases

The medical malpractice lawyers at Richard F. Mallen & Associates have over 60 years of combined experience representing victims of medical malpractice. We are experienced in investigating and preparing complex cases with significant injuries. Our team of professionals works with top doctors and nurses who review and evaluate our client's medical records and treatment in order to help juries understand what went wrong.

As our client, we will take on the burden of dealing with insurance adjusters, bill collectors and collection agencies on your behalf as part of our work on your case. We understand how overwhelming it can be dealing with a serious injury, which is why we go out of our way to make things easier for you.

Our law firm is located in downtown Chicago, but you won't have to face the downtown hassle. We will supply free parking for your initial visit and if needed, we will make transportation arrangements for you. If it is too difficult for you to come to us, we will come to you.

Members of Richard F. Mallen & Associates speak English, Spanish and Polish. We have represented clients from all nationalities who have suffered serious injuries.

Contact our medical malpractice lawyers today at (312) 346-0500 or (800) 346-0510 for legal advice regarding your Illinois medical malpractice case.

Our attorneys handle cases in Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Naperville, Joliet, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Decatur, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Champaign, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Palatine, Skokie, Tinley Park, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Mount Prospect, Oak Law, Hoffman Estates and in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Kendall, Will, Kankakee, Grundy, Mc Henry, La Salle and Winnebago. We also handle cases in many other parts of the country, including the Midwest, East, West and Southern States.