Liability For Illinois Medical Malpractice. Deciding Who To Sue For Medical Malpractice Injuries.
After deciding whether to file a claim for medical malpractice, the next logical question is deciding who to sue for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice liability is not limited to doctors. Generally speaking, any medical professional, doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider who was negligent (or whose employees were negligent) in providing healthcare services to the injured patient can potentially be liable for medical malpractice, i.e, held legally responsible for the patient’s injuries.
Often, several parties may potentially be liable for medical malpractice injuries, and sometimes it can be difficult to determine who the liable parties are and who could, or should, potentially be sued for medical malpractice. That is one reason why a medical malpractice attorney or medical malpractice lawyer should be consulted about any potential medical malpractice lawsuit case or settlement claim.
Doctors, medical professionals, hospitals and other healthcare providers potentially being investigated for medical malpractice liability lawsuits and settlements include the following types of medical & health care providers, among others:
- doctors | doctor malpractice
- physicians | physician malpractice
- hospitals | hospital malpractice
- nurses RNs | nurse malpractice
- physician assistants or PAs | physician assistants malpractice
- anesthesiologists
- therapists
- health care facilities
- medical clinics
- lab technicians or other technicians
- dentists | dental malpractice
- psychiatrist | psychiatric malpractice
- chiropractors
- alternative medicine providers
- other medical professionals and health care providers.
If you or a loved one were injured or died as a result medical malpractice or medical negligence, contact an Illinois medical malpractice liability attorney or lawyer to see if you may be able to recover money from a doctor, hospital or other healthcare provider.
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