Negligence Lawsuits

Sometimes injuries that occur are the result of someone not paying proper attention to what they’re doing or failing to perform a duty that is their responsibility to perform. When this occurs in a medical setting, there can be some very serious consequences for those held liable for the damages.

Have you been injured due to the negligence of another? Maybe you’re unsure, and need some help figuring out who is to blame, you’ve come to the right place. Proving negligence can be quite difficult to do on your own, but one of our skilled attorneys can help you get a settlement if the circumstances are right. Listed below are some different types of effective negligence cases.

Hospital Negligence

Under certain circumstances, Hospitals can be held liable for the negligence of doctors they employ or other practitioners and administrative personnel staffed. This is because there is a certain standard of care that all hospitals are responsible for maintaining. If a doctor or physician doesn’t follow these procedures or if they disregard standard practice and someone is injured, the hospital can be held responsible.

Doctor Negligence

Mistakes can occur in during surgery, and are rather common. However, some of these mistakes are due to the carelessness of the doctor, and could have been avoided. Examples of situations where a doctor can be held liable include leaving a tool inside a surgery patient after stitching them up or incorrectly administering anesthesia.

Nursing Home Negligence

Perhaps the most sinister of negligence cases involve the elderly. When we trust an organization to take care of our relatives or family, we put a lot of faith in their ability to keep them healthy and comfortable. They need special attention, and if they don’t receive it you can take action. Some examples of nursing homes not living up to their duties include:

• Failing to notify physicians of patient’s change in medical condition
• Failing to administer treatments prescribed by the physician
• Failing to notice shifts in the patient’s medical condition
• Emotional or physical abuse

If you think you might have a negligence case, you need to speak with an experienced lawyer. Contact a Fitzpatrick & Harrop attorney today to settle your negligence case. Call 312-553-2200 for our Chicago office, 815-942-0071 for Grundy County.