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Hospital Errors – Child Injuries & Accidents

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

Accidents and illnesses are a part of growing up. When your child is hurt or they suffer a health emergency that requires immediate medical care, you depend on your local hospital to provide them with the help they need. When parents entrust the health of their child to medical professionals, a reasonable standard of care is expected. Unfortunately, an alarming number of medical errors occur when children are being treated in a hospital, leading to longer recovery times or further harm to your child who is already injured or ill. 

If your child has been injured due to a hospital error, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Common Hospital Errors Affecting Children 

Hospital errors can occur at any time while a child is being treated, however, children most often suffer improper administration of medications and misdiagnosis while in the hospital.

The medical journal, Pediatrics, found in a recent study that 11% of hospitalized children are given the wrong medication. As children’s bodies are still developing, their smaller size and underdeveloped organs can put them at-risk for serious and detrimental side effects when medications are administered improperly. 

Misdiagnosis is another common hospital error that children face. Children are often unable to articulate accurately what they are feeling and where they hurt, and doctors may misdiagnose them due to this and other reasons. The most common types of conditions that are misdiagnosed in hospitals include meningitis, appendicitis, and fractures, however other medical conditions could be misdiagnosed as well. The consequences of a missed or incorrect diagnosis can result in serious complications, even death. 

If your child suffered an injury due to a hospital error, you may be unsure where to turn. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case, determine who may be liable for their injuries, and help your child secure the compensation they are entitled to. 

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services. 

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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