Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney for Patients & Families
25+ Years Fighting Medical Negligence
When hospitals or doctors make preventable mistakes, the consequences can be life-changing. As a Chicago medical malpractice attorney, Mark P. Loftus brings decades of courtroom experience to misdiagnosis, surgical error, and hospital negligence claims across Cook County and the suburbs-from Oak Park and Berwyn to Naperville and Joliet.
What Counts as Medical Malpractice?
It's not just a poor outcome. Malpractice occurs when a provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and a patient is harmed. That can involve physicians, nurses, hospitals, dentists, or pharmacists. We obtain records, consult independent experts, and evaluate whether the standard was breached.
Common Types of Medical Negligence
Misdiagnosis / Delayed Diagnosis
e.g., missed cancer or stroke warning signs
Surgical Errors
wrong site, retained instruments, perforations
Birth Injuries
avoidable labor and delivery mistakes
Anesthesia Errors
improper monitoring or dosing
Hospital Negligence
infection control failures, nursing neglect
Medication / Pharmacy Errors
wrong drug or dose
implant mistakes, nerve injuries, undiagnosed infections
Why These Cases Are Different in Illinois
Medical cases demand expert testimony and, before filing, a certificate of merit from a qualified professional. Providers and insurers defend aggressively. The Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus prepares each matter for trial to strengthen negotiations and, when needed, present your story to a jury.
Results & Experience
Medical Malpractice FAQ
Do I have a case?
We arrange a records review by independent experts to assess whether standards were breached and caused harm.
What are the time limits?
Generally two years from when you knew or should have known, and no more than four years from the error (with exceptions for minors).
Will this change hospital practices?
Your case can highlight problems and provide compensation for your needs; institutions often review serious events.
Free Case Evaluation
If you suspect medical negligence in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, contact the Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus for an honest, no-obligation review.