What is My Illinois Medical Malpractice Case Worth?

Choosing the right medical malpractice lawyer greatly influences the worth of your case. 

If you are a victim of medical malpractice in Illinois, you are eligible to file a medical malpractice claim in the regular civil court. However, before you start, you should contact a medical malpractice lawyer to discuss your case.

This article deals with the medical malpractice claims in the state of Illinois. The rules and regulations may be exclusive to Illinois and other states may follow different guidelines in terms of damage caps and limits on the lawyer’s consultation fees.

Every case filed for medical malpractice in Illinois is different from the other. Depending on the specific facts of your case, you may be awarded compensation for:

• Pain
• Suffering
• Monetary damages
• Loss of income
• Loss of earning potential
• Loss of consortium

Moreover, your health, age and the type of injuries sustained are some other factors which contribute to the amount of compensation you may be able to recover.

Location of Medical Malpractice Case

The location where the incident took place also counts. Bigger counties like Cook County are more likely to yield higher reward than smaller southern counties in Illinois. Some rural counties in Illinois have not had a medical malpractice case in a number of years.

How Will an Attorney Help Me in My Case?

Choosing the right lawyer greatly influences the worth of your case. If the law firm which is representing you has a positive track record as well as the resources, the way your case is presented can be maximized. Based on the facts of your case, the lawyer will know which expert witness can be of vital importance and where the case can be filed for the best verdicts.

Zevan and Davidson Law Firm

The medical malpractice lawyers at the Zevan and Davidson Law Firm have represented a wide variety of medical malpractice victims in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois who have suffered harm as a result of surgical errors, medication errors, personal injury and other incidences of medical negligence. Contact us today at (314) 588-7200 for a free and private consultation.