Last updated 15 hours ago
Though many victims of accidents or workplace injuries do fully recover and return to their normal lives, some are not so lucky. Victims who suffer catastrophic injuries, as this video explains, will find their lives permanently altered by their injuries.
A catastrophic and serious injury is one that forever changes the lifestyle of the victim. If caused by another person’s carelessness or negligence, the injury may entitle the victim to a financial settlement for his medical bills, pain, and other costs.
If you’ve been injured because of an accident, medical malpractice, or a workplace incident, contact the Santilli Law Group in Chicago. Our experienced attorneys can present your options regarding filing a lawsuit or workers’ compensation claim, as appropriate. Call (312) 854-0943 to set up a consultation.
Last updated 2 days 19 hours ago
When you seek help from a medical professional, you expect to be properly cared for, especially when seeking help for major illnesses or surgical procedures. However, many Americans suffer at the hands of negligent medical professionals who don’t provide the care their patients need and deserve. In this case, patients may consider filing a medical malpractice claim with the help of a personal injury attorney. Here are some common factors to consider when deciding to pursue a medical malpractice case:
1. Negligent Medical Behavior or Practices
Legal negligence plays a large role in building a medical malpractice case. Negligent behavior is essentially the failure to provide a generally acceptable level of care or attention. If you’ve suffered because of a doctor’s negligence, you may have grounds to pursue a serious medical malpractice case.
2. Severity of Your Injury
The severity of your injury also plays a role in deciding whether to pursue a medical malpractice case. Minor injuries or conditions that are not life threatening or serious may not be worth your time, effort, or money to pursue. Additionally, many of these claims can be thrown out of court. More substantial medical malpractice claims typically have the ability to go further in the justice system, which means a greater chance of settlement.
3. Properly Documented Injuries
Finally, if you’re considering a medical malpractice case, make sure that your injuries are properly documented before filing the claim. Medical documentation of the procedure, treatment, or medication that caused your injury not only help prove who was liable for your injuries, but can also show that you were fine before being treated by a certain medical professional. This can bolster your case and help enhance your likelihood of reaching a settlement.
To learn more about pursuing a medical malpractice claim, contact Santilli Law Group. We serve the entire Chicago area with professional workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and personal injury legal services. Call (312) 854-0943 to learn more today.
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Last updated 8 days ago
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Last updated 13 days ago
You should receive a certain level of care and safety when you’re treated by a doctor or other medical professional. When a medical professional violates your trust or fails to treat you properly, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice case.
This video discusses what medical malpractice is and why you may be interested in pursuing a medical malpractice case. You’ll also learn about different limits on medical malpractice claims, such as statutes of limitations and award caps.
For more information on medical malpractice law, contact Santilli Law Group. We serve the Chicago area with excellent legal services for medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and personal injury cases. Call (312) 854-0943 for a legal consultation today.
Last updated 1 month ago
No matter your profession, work can take a toll on your body, sometimes leading to injury. Sadly, injuries at work happen every day in every profession, and they often necessitate worker’s compensation claims. Here are a few of the most common workplace injuries that are the basis of these claims:
1. Back Injuries
Lifting, bending, and falling are all common ways to cause back injury. Unfortunately, any worker can find himself in a situation that can lead to back injuries; something as simple as climbing up a flight of stairs can become dangerous if the floor is wet or greasy, for example.
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Workers who spend a lot of time typing or performing other small, repetitive motions with their hands may experience carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition is caused by compression of the nerves in the wrist and can lead to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands.
3. Chemical Exposure
Prolonged exposure to hazardous chemicals and mold can cause severe respiratory illness, neurological issues, or even cancer, depending on the substance in question. These conditions may not manifest until years after the exposure.
4. Shoulder and Knee Injuries
Over a period of time, lifting and squatting can take a toll on the tendons in your shoulders and knees, leading to pain and loss of range of motion. These injuries can often be treated, but they may never be cured. The sufferer may never be able to return to his previous duties.
Injuries at work can lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering as well as a loss of employment. If you’ve suffered an injury at work, call the Santilli Law Group today for help filing a worker’s compensation claim. Illinois’ worker’s compensation system is undergoing substantial reforms, and regulations affecting your claim may have changed. Don’t try to navigate this system on your own. Call our office in Chicago at (312) 854-0943.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
