Chicago Cardiology Malpractice Lawyer

Chest pain and other symptoms suggestive of a heart problem or heart attack are among the most frightening reasons patients seek emergency care in ERs in Chicago hospitals. Patients rely on the attending physicians to promptly assess the condition, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and begin effective treatment. Unfortunately, cardiac disease is one of the three most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in emergency departments.

Call a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer at Smith LaCien if you or a loved one suffered serious harm, worsened medical condition, or wrongful death due to a medical provider’s negligence.

Why Choosing Smith LaCien Might Be Right for Your Cardiology Malpractice Case In Chicago

At Smith LaCien, we are passionate in our legal advocacy for medical malpractice victims, with a history of exceptional results that puts a strong voice at your side. With our firm on the case, you can expect the following:

• Experienced investigators, access to renowned medical experts, and powerful negotiators, all working to recover the maximum compensation available to you
• Our track record of recovering over $3.5 billion in settlements and court awards for clients reveals our deep commitment to injury-victim advocacy
• A team of lead attorneys with legal renown, including Brian LaCien’s listing as a “Superlawyer,” and a New York Times article lauding Todd Smith as one of Chicago’s leading medical malpractice lawyers

We offer a free case consultation to get started, then work at no upfront cost to you. We only get paid after we’ve obtained your compensation.

What Types of Cardiology Malpractice Occur in Chicago Hospitals?

A heart condition is life-threatening because our bodies depend on the flow of blood carrying oxygen to every organ. Common cases of cardiology medical malpractice in Chicago include the following:

• Misdiagnoses, particularly misdiagnosing a heart attack
• Delayed diagnosis
• Failure to order the appropriate diagnostic tests
• Misinterpreting test results
• Surgical and procedural errors
• Medication errors, such as prescribing or administering the wrong medication or wrong dosage of cardiac medications or blood thinners
• Failure to adequately monitor a cardiac patient after a procedure or surgery

Emergency heart conditions can rapidly deteriorate and cause irreversible harm or death when a medical provider fails to uphold their duty of care to treat a patient at the medical community’s required high standards.

Proving Liability In a Chicago Cardiology Malpractice Case

The claimant in an Illinois medical malpractice case may be the injury victim or a close surviving family member of a fatal medical error. The claimant has the burden of proof in the case and must present compelling evidence that the doctor or hospital’s negligence meets the following standards for medical malpractice liability:

• A doctor/patient relationship was established when the malpractice occurred
• The medical provider owed a legal duty of care requiring them to treat the patient at the medical community’s accepted care standard
• They breached this duty of care through negligence
• The breach of duty directly caused injury or death to the cardiology patient
• The injury victim or their surviving family members suffered damages from the injury

Recoverable damages in a successful cardiology malpractice claim include total medical expenses, lost earnings, and compensation for pain, suffering, and catastrophic injury or wrongful death losses.

Contact Smith LaCien to Learn More About Your Rights

Medical malpractice claims are complex and require extensive legal and medical knowledge. Call Smith LaCien for a free evaluation of your case so we can begin strategizing your financial recovery while you focus on your physical and emotional well-being.