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Understanding the 2-Year Filing Deadline for Medical Malpractice in Illinois If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical provider negligence in Illinois, time is critical. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a), you generally have just two years from the date you knew or should have known about your injury […]

Understanding the Certificate of Merit in a Chicago Malpractice Lawsuit If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence in Chicago, one of the first legal hurdles you will encounter is the certificate of merit requirement. Under Illinois law, specifically 735 ILCS 5/2-622, a plaintiff filing a […]

Understanding the Section 2-622 Affidavit in Illinois Medical Malpractice Cases If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence in Illinois, filing a malpractice lawsuit requires more than describing what went wrong. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-622, Illinois law requires plaintiffs to attach a sworn affidavit and a […]

Understanding the Affidavit of Merit in Illinois Medical Malpractice Cases If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence in Illinois, filing a lawsuit involves more than submitting a complaint. Under Illinois law, specifically 735 ILCS 5/2-622, a plaintiff must file an affidavit of merit attached to […]

Yes, nursing errors can form the basis of a valid malpractice case in Chicago. When a nurse provides care that falls below the accepted standard and a patient suffers harm as a result, Illinois law may allow the injured party to pursue compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Whether the […]