Filing a medical malpractice claim in Illinois takes more than describing what a doctor or hospital did wrong. State law requires a specific piece of supporting paperwork before the case can proceed, and skipping it can get a case thrown out before it ever gets started.
What Extra Step Does Illinois Require For These Cases?
Illinois law requires a plaintiff’s attorney to file a sworn affidavit alongside a medical malpractice complaint, confirming that a qualified health professional has already reviewed the case. That affidavit must be paired with a written report from the reviewing professional explaining why there is a