Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Illinois

2nd Surgery; Pain, Suffering, and Lost Wage Calculation

I had an accident which required immediate emergency surgery. There were several errors and omissions associated with the 1st surgery. I ended up having a 2nd surgery 10 days later to correct the work of the 1st surgeon. If I had not had the 2nd corrective surgery, I would have been handicapped for life. Currently, I am working with the surgeon's insurance to get my medical bills for both surgeries taken care of. I would also like to add something for pain, suffering, and loss of wages. Is there a rule of thumb for doing so?

Thank you for your help!


Asked on 12/13/05, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Friedman Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman

Re: 2nd Surgery; Pain, Suffering, and Lost Wage Calculation

Past and future pain and suffering are damages which may be recovered. You may want to consult with an experienced attorney who can assist you in determining how best to seek these damages. Please feel free to contact my office for a free consultation. Jeff Friedman

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Answered on 12/13/05, 4:36 pm


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