Chicago Plastic Surgery Error Attorney

While once only available to celebrities and an elite clientele, plastic surgery is now commonly available and routinely performed in Chicago and elsewhere. While not every disappointing cosmetic surgery outcome constitutes medical malpractice, if you were harmed by a plastic surgeon’s mistake or negligence, call Smith LaCien to speak with a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer who can help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Our Plastic Surgery Error Lawyer in Chicago?

The compassionate attorneys and staff at Smith LaCien have dedicated their careers to advocating for injury victims, including those harmed by surgical negligence. We bring the following to your case:

• Our years of experience, knowledge, and resources are at your side throughout every step of the process
• Access to medical experts to support your claim
• A renowned legal voice thanks to our history of exceptional results in recovering billions of dollars for our clients, including over 100 settlements or court awards for $5 million or more

We don’t charge upfront fees. Instead, after a free consultation, we represent you at no cost until we’ve recovered your compensation through a settlement or court award for your damages.

Types of Plastic Surgery Malpractice In Chicago

Plastic or cosmetic surgery refers to non-medically necessary procedures such as facelifts, breast augmentation, nose jobs, tummy tucks, liposuction, hair transplants, and more. Surgical errors or negligence during a cosmetic procedure can cause serious harm ranging from disfigurement to life-threatening infections. The most common types of plastic surgery errors in Chicago medical malpractice claims include the following:

• Nerve injuries
• Disfigurement or deformity
• Anesthesia errors
• Tissue necrosis
• Excessive bleeding
• Infections
• Pulmonary embolism
• Stroke
• Paralysis
• Scarring

In the worst cases, plastic surgery errors can result in a patient’s wrongful death.

Proving a Violation of the Surgeon’s Duty of Care

Even though cosmetic surgeries are elective procedures, all physicians have a legal duty to uphold the required standard of care, including plastic surgeons. Proving medical malpractice requires more than just displaying an adverse outcome. A successful claim for damages must have evidence demonstrating that the case meets the following standards of medical liability:

• A doctor/patient relationship was established when the malpractice occurred
• The surgeon or medical facility had a legal duty to treat the patient at the medical community’s accepted standard of care
• They breached this duty of care through negligence
• The breach of duty directly caused injury to the patient
• The patient suffered economic and non-economic damages from the injury

A plastic surgery error often causes extensive financial damages, sometimes requiring corrective procedures, treatment for infection, or amputations.

Recovering Damages In a Chicago Plastic Surgery Error Claim

No legal process can undo an injury or correct an adverse medical outcome, but if a negligent surgeon caused you harm, a successful claim recovers common damages such as:

• Reimbursement for your medical expenses and compensation for anticipated future medical expenses related to correcting the injury
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Lost wages and future income loss
• Compensation for pain and suffering
• Catastrophic injury compensation for permanent scarring, disfigurement, disability, vision or hearing loss, or loss of enjoyment of life

A close family member can recover wrongful death compensation for the grievous loss of a loved one.

Call or Contact a Chicago Plastic Surgery Error Attorney

A successful medical malpractice claim for a plastic surgery error takes a meticulous investigation, strong evidence, and careful attention to filing deadlines and details. Call or contact Smith LaCien to speak with a Chicago personal injury attorney about your case.