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Our attorneys include experienced physicians who are also skilled lawyers:
- Dr. Stanley Heller is a board-certified cardiologist.
- Dr. Stu Perlik is a board-certified neurologist.
- Attorney James Harman is a former registered respiratory therapist.
Our medically-trained lawyers can look at an X-ray or an MRI report and see key evidence that might otherwise go unnoticed. We know exactly how to examine a wide range of cases critically and create convincing arguments on behalf of our clients.
Every medical malpractice case requires expert testimony. With physicians as part of our Chicago-based legal team, your case benefits from in-house expertise and a deep network connecting our law firm to the most talented and knowledgeable medical experts in the world.
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If medical negligence has affected your life or that of a loved one, you have legal rights you should discuss with our lawyers. You should not face the hardships of recovery alone, with limited resources.
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Brain Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Hospital Mistakes
- Anesthesia Injuries
- Medication Errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Stroke Complications
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Paralysis Injuries
- Nursing Home Abuse
We can stand up for you anywhere in Illinois and maximize the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, other hardships, and wrongful death benefits, if necessary.
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Please call us at 312-346-8700 to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation. We cover all upfront legal costs for our clients, and we only collect a fee if we win compensation on your behalf.
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New Research Links Doctor Burnout to Medical Error September 19, 2018 - There’s nothing new about the idea that fatigue makes us more prone to mistakes. We know that when we’re exhausted, we lack focus and suffer from impaired judgment. For most people, fatigue-related errors have only minor consequences. But for those whose decision-making abilities determine the wellbeing of others, this is a potentially catastrophic problem. A recent study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reported that nearly ... continue reading.In-Depth: Malpractice Articles
The Importance of Informed Consent - Informed consent is critical to patient safety. To make the best decision regarding your own health, you should be provided with all available information about your situation. Asking questions is important. However, in the middle of a health crisis, it can be hard to remember. Focusing on asking the right questions shouldn't be your first concern getting well should. Doctors are more than adequately trained to ... continue reading.
Study reveals medical malpractice “tort reform” is ineffective - Capping the amount of damages a patient can recover in a medical malpractice lawsuit does not lower healthcare costs or improve patient safety, according to a recent study. New research out of the University of Illinois shows that limiting the ability of juries to decide medical malpractice cases does not lower healthcare costs. The cost of healthcare has been one of the most dominant areas ... continue reading.