Best Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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When people come to us looking for an Illinois attorney referral, they often will say that they want the “best” one for their case. I’d want that too. Who the best is depends on what your case is about. And who the best lawyer is for medical malpractice lawsuits is different than other injury cases.

Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits are time intensive, complex and always fought by hospitals and insurance companies. As a result they are also very expensive to pursue. It’s not uncommon for it to cost $200,000 or more to get a case to trial. Those costs are fronted by the law firm that is representing you, so there’s not a financial risk to you. Even if it feels like a case is a slam dunk, the insurance company will likely fight it as if they convince one juror that you don’t have a case, you lose.

While there are hundreds of attorneys who advertise that they handle medical malpractice cases, in my opinion there are probably 20 or so that are qualified to take on these cases and less than ten to consider for catastrophic injuries. Where the lawyer is located shouldn’t matter as much as other things. The truth is most of the top Illinois malpractice law firms are in Chicago because most of the cases are in Cook County. You want one of them because they can afford these cases and your case is worth more money in their hands. The difference between a good and elite law firm could literally be millions of dollars.

There are certain things to look for in identifying these great firms. This includes:

• A real track record of success. I’m talking 100 or more seven figure case wins.
• They have doctors or nurses on staff.
• At least five attorneys. Smaller firms can handle malpractice cases, but the better ones tend to have between 5-25 lawyers. The fact that they can employ that many is often an indication of how successful they’ve been.
• A narrow practice focus. If they aren’t only handling injury cases it can be a red flag.
• Experienced attorneys. You are looking for lawyers who have been doing this for 20 years or more.
• Do they have experience with your type of case? Malpractice cases are very technical. Knowing the right experts to consult with and understanding the medicine gives you a leg up.

None of this guarantees you a result on your case. It just gives you the best chance to get a great result. A lot of law firms seem great on paper, but once you get to know them you discover they don’t know what they are doing or won’t fight for you. We work with elite law firms and can help you sort through all the names out there to pick the best one for you. If you’d like our help, call for a free consultation any time at 312-346-5320. We promise to give you the same advice we’d give to a family member or friend.