Doctors and other medical professionals have a high standard of care to meet with patients.
Mistakes and misjudgments can lead to long-term, painful illness and injuries, and even paralysis or death.
The medical practice laws in or around Kane County, Illinois allow patients who suffered an injury due to the negligence of a heath care professional to sue for money damages when the doctor, nurse or hospital fails to live up to that standard of care.
Many jurisdictions however, have limits on the amount that victims can recover from medical malpractice injuries, as well as time limits in which such actions must be filed.
ABPLA Certification in Medical Professional Liability - The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) is the only organization accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys in medical professional liability law.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in Kane County, IL - The Kane County Bar Association ("KCBA") sponsors a lawyer referral service that helps the public find an attorney in St. Charles, IL, and throughout Kane County. The service can be found on the Kane County Bar Association's website at www.kanecountybar.org. When you visit the website you can select from several options and search criteria including area of practice, location, years of practice, and language requirements. The search will return a list of attorneys who meet those search criteria.