Illinois Medical Malpractice Attorney

• Malpractice
• Birth Injuries
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Recalled Drugs & Medical Equipment
• Malpractice / Negligence Compensation

Medical Malpractice

The greater Chicago area is home to some of the best surgeons, doctors and hospitals in the country. But medical treatment errors do happen. Each year, nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. die because of a healthcare professional's error or negligence. Many other patients are left seriously ill, permanently injured or disabled. Medical malpractice cases aren't limited to physicians, though. Malpractice also covers mistakes made by physicians, surgeons, dentists, nurse practitioners, RNs, radiologists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab and long-term care facilities, nursing homes and other healthcare centers. The medical mistakes and negligence that result in malpractice claims are many and varied, including:

Surgical & anesthetic mistakes
Emergency room treatment or diagnosis errors
Dentist and periodontic errors
Failure to diagnose a condition that would have improved with timely and correct treatment
Misdiagnosis of heart attacks, cancers, strokes or other medical conditions
Mismanagement or misreading of diagnostic tests, such as CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests and other tests
Pharmacy errors and wrongly prescribed medications
Medical device errors
Other negligent practices or treatment on the part of hospitals, health centers, physicians, dentists, nurses, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes.

If you or a loved one has suffered from the negligence or error of a medical professional or healthcare facility, contact STYKA & STYKA, LLC to learn about the options available to you. Medical malpractice insurance companies keep powerful defense attorneys and medical experts on retainer to minimize their finanical losses in malpractice suits. Senior Partner Sylvia Styka aggressively defends her clients' rights by standing up to these insurance companies and aggressively pursuing the best possible outcomes for clients through expert negotiation or, if necessary, skilled courtroom litigation.

Medication, Medical Device & Equipment Problems & Recalls

Each day, millions of people rely on an array of medications and medical devices to help them live with chronic diseases or to treat a variety of illnesses. Usually, patients have positive experiences with their medications or the medical technology used in their treatments. Occasionally, though, significant side effects or malfunctions occur that cause serious illness, injury or even death.

Some prescription and OTC drugs that have been recent causes for concern include:

VIOXX® | Celebrex® | Avandia®
Fixodent Dental Cream | Celexa ®
Tramadol | Zyprexa® | Bextra®
Meridia® | Baycol® | Ultram

Recent medical device recalls include:

DePuy Hip Implants
Zimmer Hip Implants
Zimmer Knee Implants
Medtronic Defibrillators
Medtronic & Guidant Heart Assist Devices
Composix Kugel Mesh Patch
Drug-Coated Stents (multiple manufacturers)
Spineology Inc. OptiMesh
GE CT Scans
LifeCell Corp AlloDerm Mesh or AlloDerm Regenerative Tissue Matrix
Cardiac Science Corp. Powerheart Cardiovive Cardiolife AED
Advanced Medical Optics Complete Moisture Plus Recall

If you are one of the unfortunate patients who have suffered complications or face additional treatments or surgeries because of one of these recalled medical devices or dangerous medications, contact STYKA & STYKA, LLC, to protect yourself and your rights. We will work closely with you to get the compensation you deserve.

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Birth Injuries

When a physician, nurse, midwife, anesthesiologist, obstetrician or hospital fail to provide appropriate care during the labor and delivery, prenatal or postnatal periods a resulting catastrophic birth injury can cost in the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars for a lifetime of care. A failure to diagnose, the wrong response in a medical situation, or an moment's lack of attention can turn a joyous moment into anguish and place parents in a position they never dreamed of: "How do we ensure that our baby will receive the necessary care to develop? How can we be sure that after we die, there will be someone to take care of our child's needs?"

Types of birth injuries may include:

Cerebral Palsy
Brain Injuries
Anoxic & Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Uterine Rupture
Untreated Elevated Bilirubin
Hydrocephalus
Erb's Palsy & Should Dystocia

If your child was injured in the prenatal, labor/delivery or postnatal periods, contact STYKA & STYKA, LLC, for a free consultation. We can help determine if medical negligence or error were involved.

Nursing Home Negligence

Everyone with a loved one in a long-term care facility hopes that their elderly relative is safe, well-cared for, and happy. But sometimes, despite even the best research, a resident of a nursing home becomes the victim of abuse and negligence. The signs of elder abuse are many and vary from one victim to the next, but some of the common signs of neglect include:

Emotionally Upset or Agitated
Too much or too little medication
Heavy sedation or use of restraints
Extreme withdrawal or non-communicative
Unusual behavior, such as thumb sucking, rocking, or biting
Unexplained injuries, any incident involving broken bones, or frequent infections
Bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition
Disregard for daily necessities

If you believe your loved on is the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, contact STYKA & STYKA, LLC, for a free consultation.

Medical Malpractice Compensation

Depending on the severity and extent of your injuries, STYKA & STYKA can help you recover settlements or jury verdicts that may include some or all of the following awards:

Medical bills, including hospital, doctor, prescriptions, ambulance and other related bills
Future medical bills and care, including long-term care, rehabilitation and physical therapy, hospital bed, wheelchair and other home medical equipment, prosthetic limbs and reconstructive surgery
Lost income and future lost income
Other economic costs that you incur due to your injury
Disability
Disfigurement
Pain & Suffering
Loss of Consortium
Wrongful Death

Different statutes of limitations apply to different injuries and circumstance. STYKA & STYKA can determine the limitations that apply in your injury matter. Click here for more information