Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice

The insurance industry in Illinois and elsewhere has successfully spent millions of dollars on television and in the halls of congress and state assemblies to demonize any patient or attorney who has the "nerve" to bring a lawsuit against a medical provider for real injuries, including even death, as a result of a physician's incompetence or carelessness. To the insurance industry, these people are mere nuisances to our society— they stand in the way of profit--and they must be silenced and mocked as opportunists and "cry babies." Unfortunately, many in our society have been all too willing to accept the insurance industry myth as true; that is, until their own child, or spouse, or parent is taken from them because the physician did not care and did not use reasonable care with their loved one. The efforts on the part of the insurance and medical industries will not stop until they are successful in removing completely a physician's legal accountability in a court of law for providing competent medical care to patients. At Friedman & Bonebrake, we are proud to fight for the rights of both our clients and citizens generally to hold their doctors accountable in court. It is a battle that must be fought every day in a climate that constantly chips away at legal protections for medical consumers, especially those who are most vulnerable (such as children and the elderly) because they have no money and therefore no voice absent the court system.

Doctors and hospitals save lives and improve the quality of life for thousands of people every day. At Friedman & Bonebrake, we interact daily with skilled medical professionals and we know and believe that the profession is entitled to great respect. This is why we do not file unjustified or "frivolous" lawsuits: we evaluate each potential case carefully with our clients and with medical experts to make sure truly negligent conduct has caused significant harm before filing suit.

However, we also believe strongly that doctors (just like lawyers or other professionals) must be accountable to their patients for their actions. Contrary to what many of us were taught by our childhood doctors or even our parents, it is not wrong to question your doctor. In fact, it is the only responsible thing to do, both for the sake of the health of your family and of your community as a whole. Good doctors invite questions; bad ones do not.

The medical malpractice laws in Illinois are very complex and often a unique mixture of medicine and law, many laws have been created exclusively for the benefit of the insurance industry and medical providers not for the benefit of patients. Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. knows how to even the playing field. Friedman & Bonebrake thoroughly understand these laws and have the experience and expertise to serve as advocates for patients who are injured by negligent health care providers.

In order to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice in Illinois, all cases must first be reviewed by a medical expert who writes agrees after a record review to write a report stating that the plaintiff has a meritorious claim. The attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. have a network of respected and credentialed doctors in all disciplines of medicine throughout the country to assist in the evaluation and presentation of medical malpractice cases.

Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. have won verdicts in medical malpractice cases of 1.5 million dollars and 3.5 million dollars and settlements for millions more.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice, turn to the Chicago medical malpractice lawyers to allow our resources, talent, and know-how to work for you.

To schedule your free initial consultation, contact the Chicago medical malpractice attorneys by calling 312-466-8200 to discuss your claim.