What medical injuries do children suffer?

It is difficult to imagine that a doctor, nurse, or other medical staff members could cause harm to their patients, especially children, who are among the most vulnerable. Unfortunately, medical negligence and errors occur, often resulting in serious injury or illness that can be painful, ongoing, expensive, and life-changing.

If your child has been injured in an accident, 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.

Who Could Be Liable for Medical Injuries?

Medical errors can occur at any point of the treatment your child is receiving, from the doctor’s office to the surgical table. If any member of the medical staff fails to act with due diligence, your child may suffer an injury. This can include:

• Treating physician
• Physician’s assistant
• Surgeon
• Nurse
• Office staff
• Pharmacist
• Hospital staff

Common Types of Medical Errors That Involve Children

Children are especially prone to medical errors and oversights that put them at risk for serious injuries and wrongful death. Some of the most common types of medical errors that involve children can include: 

• Birth injuries-If a doctor makes a mistake during the labor and delivery process, there can be tragic results. Failure to notice fetal distress, bone fractures, umbilical strangulation, cutting off oxygen to the infant’s brain, and failure to order a C-Section as needed are some of the most common ways that birth injuries occur.
• Medication errors-Wrong prescriptions, miscalculated dosages, and improper medication monitoring after distribution are all missteps that can constitute negligence and harm a child, sometimes irreparably.
• Vaccine errors-This can include incorrect dosages and redundant vaccines.
• Overlooking allergies-Food allergies, latex allergies, and medication allergies should all be noted in a patient’s chart. Failure to do so can be tragic, especially when these allergies are life-threatening.
• Hospital-acquired infections-Unsterile equipment, gowns, and bedding, unwashed hands, uncleaned wounds, and medical equipment or treatments left in/on a patient for too long can all cause infections, many of which can be serious and even deadly.
• Testing or procedural errors-When a physician delays testing does not order proper testing, delays treatments, or fails to provide an appropriate referral, they put their young patients at risk.

If you believe your child was injured due to a medical error, time is of the essence, especially because medical malpractice cases can be messy, complex, and difficult to prove.

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. 

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