Medical Malpractice
Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers
When you trust a doctor, nurse, or hospital with your health, you deserve competent and careful medical care. Unfortunately, preventable mistakes still happen — and when they do, the consequences can be catastrophic.
If you or a loved one suffered harm because a medical professional was careless in Chicago, IL, Amana Law is here to stand by your side. Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers fight to hold negligent providers accountable and pursue the financial recovery you need to move forward.
We help clients facing complex cases involving hospitals, clinics, surgeons, emergency departments, and private medical practices. If you suspect something went wrong with your care, we’ll review your situation, explain your options, and guide you each step of the way.
Why Hire Amana Law on a Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical negligence cases are very different from typical personal injury claims. They require medical knowledge, expert testimony, and a deep understanding of Illinois malpractice laws.
Medical negligence cases are very different from typical personal injury claims. They require medical knowledge, expert testimony, and a deep understanding of Illinois malpractice laws.
- Thorough in investigation and case preparation
- Relentless in negotiations with insurers and hospitals
- Focused on your long-term health, financial security, and peace of mind
Attorney Mo Ibrahim and our team can:
- Review medical records and timelines
- Work with medical experts to evaluate what went wrong
- Determine whether the standard of care was violated
- Identify all responsible parties and available insurance coverage
- Calculate your full damages — not just what insurance wants to pay
- Handle every discussion, filing, and negotiation on your behalf
Our goal is simple: to give injured patients and families a voice — and to pursue meaningful accountability when medical care falls short.
How Often Does Medical Malpractice Occur?
Medical mistakes happen more frequently than most people realize. Across the United States, research shows that medical errors rank among the leading causes of serious injury and death.
Patients are often left with:
- Worsened medical conditions
- New injuries or complications
- Unexpected surgeries
- Permanent disabilities
- Significant emotional distress and financial strain
If something about your treatment didn’t feel right — trust your instincts. You deserve answers, and our team can help investigate what happened.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to act as a reasonably competent professional would under similar circumstances — and that failure causes harm.
Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers handle claims involving:
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
- Surgical mistakes
- Birth injuries
- Emergency room errors
- Medication and pharmacy errors
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Failure to monitor a patient
- Hospital negligence and understaffing
- Failure to order or interpret diagnostic tests
- Poor communication or documentation
- Failure to refer patients to specialists
If you suspect negligence played a role in your injuries, reach out — we can review your case and explain what comes next.
What Is My Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
Every malpractice case is different, and compensation depends on the full impact of the injury.
Factors that influence value include:
- Severity and permanence of the injury
- Whether additional treatment or surgery will be needed
- Time missed from work or career changes
- Long-term disability or impairment
- Pain, emotional trauma, and diminished quality of life
- Whether the case settles or proceeds to trial
At Amana Law, we take time to fully understand your medical needs, future care, and financial challenges — so nothing is overlooked.
Types of Compensation Available
Victims of medical negligence in Chicago may be entitled to recover compensation for both financial and non-financial losses, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost income and reduced earning ability
- Assistive care and accommodations
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and anxiety
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages in fatal cases
We work closely with medical experts, economists, and life-care planners to clearly show what your case is truly worth.
Injuries Commonly Caused by Medical Errors
Medical malpractice can lead to life-altering complications, such as:
- Brain injuries and oxygen deprivation
- Organ failure
- Stroke, blood clots, and infection
- Worsened or untreated illness
- Permanent disabilities
- Sepsis and hospital-acquired infections
- Wrongful death
Beyond the physical injuries, many victims experience fear, mistrust, depression, and significant stress — all of which matter in your claim.
Why Do Medical Errors Happen?
Even with training and protocol, mistakes occur — often because safety rules are ignored or rushed.
Some common causes include:
- Miscommunication among medical staff
- Fatigue and understaffing
- Failure to review patient history
- Improper testing or misread scans
- Medication mix-ups
- Inexperience
- Poor follow-up care
- Administrative or charting errors
Our investigation focuses on uncovering exactly where the system broke down — and who is legally responsible.
Proving Medical Malpractice in Illinois
To win a malpractice case, we must prove:
- A doctor or provider owed you a duty of care
- The provider failed to meet the medical standard of care
- That failure caused your injury
- You suffered measurable damages
Establishing the standard of care often requires testimony from independent medical experts. Our team works with respected specialists to evaluate your case and support your claim.
How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Illinois places strict deadlines on malpractice lawsuits. In most situations, injured patients have two years from the date they knew — or should have known — about the error. However, additional rules and exceptions may apply.
If you’re unsure about timing, speak with our team as soon as possible. Waiting too long can permanently bar your claim.
Speak With a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you believe negligent medical care caused injury to you or someone you love, you shouldn’t face the insurance companies and hospitals alone. Amana Law is ready to review your case, answer your questions, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call today to schedule a free consultation: 708-620-2222