Healthcare

We represent physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice and wrongful death actions.

Client Testimonial

Ms. O'Connor and her team were with me every step of the way from the complaint through a defense verdict. I was included in our strategic decisions and my own preparation was meticulous. An experienced trial lawyer can really make a difference. I highly recommend this firm

  • Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a cardiologist after a 13-day jury trial in a wrongful death case in Kane County. Plaintiff’s counsel sought over $8 million in damages for the surviving spouse. The jury deliberated for only an hour before returning a verdict in favor of our client.
  • Obtained defense verdict on behalf of an orthopedist in claim of fraudulent concealment of hip bone damage.  
  • Obtained defense verdict on behalf internist in claim of failure to diagnose and treat a COPD exacerbation, which resulted in the patient’s death. 
  • Obtained defense verdict on behalf of cardiothoracic surgeon in claim of performing unnecessary heart bypass surgery; the matter resulted in a hung jury of 11 to 1 in favor of our client; the case was later dismissed. 
  • Obtained defense verdict on behalf of internist in claim of failure to diagnose and treat a pulmonary embolism, resulting in death of a 44 year old man. 
  • Obtained defense verdict on behalf of a family practitioner in a claim of failure to manage a post-gastric bypass patient, resulting in death. 
  • Obtained defense verdict on behalf of a thoracic surgeon in a claim of improper repair of an aneurysm, causing an intimal flap, resulting in leg paralysis. 
  • Obtained directed verdict on behalf of family practitioner in claim of failure to diagnose a bacterial skin infection, resulting in a partial leg amputation.

Mary C. O’Connor

Founding Partner
moconnor@mokblaw.com
(312) 786-4601