98,000 people are killed annually by preventable medical errors, and nearly ten times that many suffer serious injuries. This number is comprised of every possible age group and ethnicity, as medical negligence does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or age. Teenagers who suffer medical negligence are particularly vulnerable, however, for the simple reason that most states don't allow a minor to file suit for negligence without an adult hand.
Medical Negligence: What You Can Do
Parents who are looking for some form of damages in a medical negligence case have plenty of resources at their fingertips, however. The most important thing to do if you or someone you love has suffered an injury due to medical error is to collect all the documentation immediately, including correspondence, imaging, patient records and personal accounts. The surest way to win a case of medical negligence is to provide a clear definition of proper care, and then to prove that care was violated.
Teenagers and Medical Negligence
What kind of medical negligence cases typically involve teenagers? The answers are manifold, including infections, missed diagnoses, over-medication, incorrect medication, and preventable complications during pregnancy. Many teenagers seek their own medical care through emergency rooms rather than reporting to the family doctor, so a disproportionate number of these cases may involve ER physicians and nurses who let fatigue or inattention overwhelm their better judgment.
We Protect Teens
Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we offer a higher standard of legal protection to teenagers throughout Chicago and the State if Illinois. Because we have been handling cases of medical negligence for over two decades, we have amassed a tool set for effective litigation that includes the very latest forensic technologies and expert testimony. If you or a teenager in your life has been injured due to medical negligence, call 888-694-0245 or use our contact form today. We don't take any fee unless we win you money.
