Trapp & Geller
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Trapp & Geller
(312) 368-1444

Medical Malpractice

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Birth Injury
$12.0 Million
A mother was given excessive Pitocin during labor which caused brain damage to her newborn child. Shortly after filing the lawsuit, the hospital and doctor offered $12 million to settle the case. This money will be used to take care of the child and give her as full a life as possible under the circumstances.
Birth Injury
$10.0 Million
A routine ultrasound taken just prior to her due date showed that the twins were in fetal distress and emergency procedures needed to be undertaken. The radiologist misread the ultrasound noting it was normal. One of the infants was stillborn at birth and the other infant suffered profound brain damage until the time of his death at the age of 7. The hospital and doctor settled the case for $10 million.
Injured Worker
$8.3 Million
Carpenter was installing panels at a local job site and fell from a hydraulic lift resulting in serious injuries.
Emergency Room Error
$8.0 Million
A woman was mistakenly given a death penalty drug when she was admitted to a hospital with a stomach ache. The drug, which is a paralytic agent, caused the woman to stop breathing. She went into cardiac arrest and although she was rescued by the emergency room doctor, she suffered brain damage.
Collision
$7.0 Million
A young girl was injured in a collision when her mother had to swerve in order to avoid a Pace Van. The mother of an 18-month-old who sustained a lacerated liver after a medical-transportation van allegedly cut off the mother’s minivan and caused it to crash has settled her lawsuit for $7 million.
Fall at Work
$3.75 Million
An apprentice plumber fell through the floor of Trump Tower landing on the concrete below. He sustained injuries to his back, shoulder, and ankle. He was able to return to work following the accident.
Auto Accident
$3.5 Million
Settlement obtained for a 52-year old woman who suffered a broken leg after a car accident. According to the radiologist at the hospital, he reported a blood clot that was in danger of moving to her lungs, but her reporting doctors claimed they never received the report.
Head Injury
$3.5 Million
In 2012, Trapp & Geller settled a case against the general contractor and others in the amount of $3.5 million for negligence in allowing a support beam to fall, striking a laborer's head. The laborer suffered herniated discs in the neck.
Wrongful Death
$2.5 Million
A truck driver was standing on a roadway waiting for assistance after his truck broke down. A passing truck struck him resulting in his death.
Rear-End Collision
$2.3 Million
A 26- year old woman, while waiting in the drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant, was struck from behind injuring her shoulder. The injury developed into a rare nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome.
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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Selected as “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys in Chicago” by Super Lawyers®

The overwhelming majority of medical professionals perform their jobs with care and dedication, providing results that are at times miraculous. However, it only takes one instance of medical negligence to shatter the life of a patient.

If you or someone close to you has suffered catastrophic injuries due to medical malpractice in Illinois, the medical malpractice lawyers in Chicago at Trapp & Geller are here to provide you with experienced legal representation. We have extensive experience helping victims of medical negligence recover compensation for wage loss, medical bills, pain and suffering, disfigurement and scarring and permanent disabilities. We have unlimited resources to make certain that the spouses of those affected recover for their losses as well.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical malpractice, we are here for you. We offer free initial consultations and bill on a contingent fee basis — you will not owe us a cent unless and until we get results for you.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice claims are typically very complex and highly technical. Our firm has the resources to thoroughly investigate medical negligence and malpractice claims. We consult with leading medical experts who help us determine the facts and identify liable parties. We apply our thorough, aggressive approach to a broad range of medical malpractice cases, including those involving:

Contact us today online or by telephone at (312) 368-1444 to discuss your case with experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Chicago.

Why Choose Trapp & Geller?

We Win. We Guide. We Produce.
More than 25 Years of Experience

Trapp & Geller has a passion for protecting the rights of the injured. We have the skill, experience, and knowledge to provide you with the highest legal advocacy. We will not rest until you get the compensation you deserve.

Customized Legal Strategies

Each of our attorneys is in it to win your case as much of you are and take pride in getting the best possible result. With that, your dedicated attorney is always available and will even text you regarding your goals and case.

Responsive & Informative

Our attorneys work with you one-on-one and make sure that, at every step of the process, you are fully aware of your case. We are fighting for your rights and always make sure that we are doing what is best for you.

Over $400 Million Recovered

The attorneys at Trapp & Geller have the experience and knowledge to not only win, but to win BIG. When you entrust our team with your case, you can rest assured that we will fight for the maximum amount of compensation.

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