Chicago Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical Malpractice ● Motor Vehicle Accidents
Clients who have suffered injury or loss because of medical malpractice or an auto accident turn with confidence to Leopold & Associates. I am attorney Valerie Leopold, and my reputation is firmly established among insurers and defense counsel alike. They know that when we present a claim for compensation, my firm has prepared a compelling case.
Contact me to schedule a free consultation where we can confidentially discuss your legal options. Call 312-781-6212.
Areas of Practice
Medical malpractice
When we entrust our health and well being to the care of trained, licensed health care providers, we do so with confidence that acceptable standards of care will be adhered to.
Failure to diagnose
Failure of qualified and responsible healthcare professionals to diagnose medical conditions such as cancer, heart attacks, or appendicitis can have disastrous and even fatal consequences for patients.
Drug mistakes and medication errors
Drug mistakes and medication errors encompass a wide range of scenarios, including prescription errors, pharmacist mistakes and drug manufacturer negligence.
Emergency room errors
All too often, serious medical conditions go undiagnosed or are mistreated in the ER setting.
Infections
It is the responsibility of hospitals and clinics to maintain a sterile environment that protects patients from the risk of infection. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and medically vulnerable patients pay the price.
Child and infant deaths / pregnancy and birth complications
While it sometimes seems that children of certain classes of people fall through the cracks in the health care system, this is not the case at my law firm. If your child died after being dismissed from an emergency room because of your inability to pay, tell me your story and let me evaluate your case.
Directory of Chicago-area hospitals
We represent clients victimized by medical malpractice in both public and private hospitals in the Chicagoland area. Click here to see a directory of hospitals in the Chicago area.
Amputation / blindness
Serious mistakes, like motorcycle accidents and medication errors, can result in the loss of limbs or vision. The victim faces a lifetime of coping with hardship.
Spinal cord injuries / paralysis
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury, herniated disk or paralysis because of a surgical error, emergency room error or serious auto accident, contact an experienced Illinois medical malpractice attorney to schedule a free consultation.
Brain injuries
It can be very difficult to obtain adequate compensation for a closed head injury. This is because the serious damage is invisible to observers and may be perceived as simply being "in the head" of the victim.
Car and motorcycle accidents
Police reports and investigations, insurance adjustor interviews and medical decisions come in rapid succession during the time of shock after traffic or accidental injuries.
Truck accidents
Truck accidents often result in devastating, debilitating or even deadly injuries. We carefully examine multiple factors in our investigation, including the driver's role in the accident, the condition of the truck, and whether or not the load was properly secured.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
We provide dedicated advocacy to people who have been struck by a vehicle while walking, running or riding a bike.
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Contact me by phone or e-mail to learn about my experience with such diverse matters as construction accidents, product liability cases, class action litigation and burn injuries.
