Illinois Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers
Advocating for victims of preventable medical errors nationwide
One of the driving forces behind our practice is the firm conviction that it is our duty to stand up for the victims of medical malpractice. We know all too well the cost of medical errors on a family and societal level.
We have dedicated our professional lives to providing our clients with the compassionate support and high-quality legal service they need to recover from the damage done by a doctor's mistake or hospital's negligence.
We offer free case evaluations, and there are no up-front fees or legal costs for you to pay. We are only compensated for our work if we recover financial compensation for you Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.
We handle a full range of medical malpractice cases
At the Carter Law Offices, you will find a team of experienced attorneys willing and able to devote significant resources to uncover the truth about what really happened and hold those responsible for your injury or loss accountable for their actions.
Designated as one of Illinois' Leading Lawyers Network regarding medical malpractice, for 30 years, attorney James Carter and our legal team have handled a broad range of medical error and malpractice cases, including:
- Misdiagnosis of heart attack or stroke leading to death or permanent injury to the heart or brain
- Delayed diagnosis of cancer, especially certain types of breast cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer that can be treated effectively when diagnosed early
- Hospital negligence and surgical errors resulting in serious complications with prostate surgery, bariatric surgery, or cosmetic procedures, including life-threatening postoperative infections
- Obstetrician and neonatal errors, such as a group B strep infection during pregnancy, post-birth neonatal infections, or a delayed diagnosis of meningitis in an infant or
- Delivery room errors resulting in serious birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, or shoulder dystocia, preventable birth defects, or developmental delays
- Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs that can result in severe physical or mental injury, such as antidepressants
- Medication errors caused by a doctor's negligence or nurses mistake, specifically overdose, underdose, drug interactions, and I.V. therapy errors
- Mental health care malpractice in cases where a patient has suffered from misdiagnosis or improper monitoring leading to physical injury, mental suffering, and even suicide
- Autism, when the development of the disorder or brain damage may have been caused by fetal exposure to the drug terbutaline
Contact us for help finding the answers
If you believe that you or a loved one suffered lasting harm because of medical malpractice, finding out the truth can be the first step toward recovery. Call our law offices in Peoria, Illinois, at 866.361.7674 or e-mail us today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced medical malpractice trial lawyer.
For more information about medical malpractice, please review our Medical Malpractice Information Center.
