When the Care That Should Help You Hurts You.

You trusted a medical professional with your health. When that trust is violated through negligence, the consequences can be life-changing. You shouldn't face them alone.

Medical malpractice is one of the most challenging areas of personal injury law.

These cases require expert witnesses, extensive medical record review, and a deep understanding of both legal and clinical standards of care. They take time, resources, and an attorney willing to go up against hospitals, physicians, and well-funded defense teams.

Lauren Rozich has the experience to build these cases and the willingness to see them through.

What counts as medical malpractice in Illinois?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and that failure causes injury or death. Common examples include:

The standard of care is the key question.

In every medical malpractice case, the central issue is whether the provider acted as a reasonably competent professional in their field would have under the same circumstances. This requires testimony from qualified medical experts who can explain, in concrete terms, where and how the standard was breached.

Lauren works with the right experts to build that case clearly and credibly.

Illinois medical malpractice has strict filing requirements.

Illinois law requires an affidavit of merit — a written statement from a healthcare professional in the same field confirming that your case has a reasonable basis — to be filed with the complaint. The statute of limitations is generally two years from when you knew or should have known about the injury, with an outer limit of four years from the date of the negligent act.

These rules are technical and unforgiving. Getting them right requires an attorney who knows the terrain.

What you may be able to recover.

Medical malpractice victims can pursue compensation for:

Illinois caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases (pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of normal life) at $500,000 against physicians and $1,000,000 against hospitals. Economic damages — medical bills, lost wages — are not capped.

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Common Questions

Medical Malpractice FAQ

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Illinois?
Generally two years from the date you knew or reasonably should have known about the injury, with an absolute deadline of four years from the act of malpractice. Different rules apply to minors. These deadlines are strict — consulting an attorney promptly is critical.
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
A bad medical outcome is not automatically malpractice. The key question is whether the provider deviated from the accepted standard of care and whether that deviation caused your injury. An attorney can review your medical records and consult with medical experts to assess your case.
Does Illinois require an expert to support a medical malpractice claim?
Yes. Illinois requires an affidavit of merit signed by a healthcare professional in the same specialty, confirming that there is a reasonable basis for the claim. This must be filed with or shortly after the complaint.
What is the cap on medical malpractice damages in Illinois?
Non-economic damages (pain and suffering, disfigurement) are capped at $500,000 against a physician or $1,000,000 against a hospital. Economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages are not capped.
Can I sue a hospital for a doctor's malpractice in Illinois?
Possibly — it depends on the employment relationship. Hospitals can be held liable for the negligence of employed physicians and staff. Independent contractors are treated differently. An attorney can investigate the specific facts and identify all responsible parties.