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Find Medical Malpractice Lawyers Near You in Waukegan, IL
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17 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Waukegan, IL
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Showing 17 medical malpractice lawyers in Waukegan, IL
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Albarran & Mennie, P.C.
204 N West St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 782-1111 albarranlaw.com
McCollum Hodgkinson & Nikitas, LLC.
415 Washington St Ste 103, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 641-2335 mhnfirm.com
Schlack & Bassmaji
2835 Belvidere Rd Ste 203, Waukegan, IL 60085
(312) 262-5211 jonathanschlack.com
Law Office Of Robert A. Stavins
325 Washington St Ste 205, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4300 stavinslaw.com
The Illinois Hammer
33 N County St #500-B, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 604-0000 illinoishammer.com
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.
218 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 440-3948 salvilaw.com
Gibson Steigauf
415 Washington St Ste 103, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 693-7280 gibsonsteigauf.com
The Law Offices of Michael W. Kopsick
415 Washington St Ste 207, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 807-8695 law-mwk.com
Salvi & Maher, LLP
325 Washington St Ste 302, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 662-3303 salvimaher.com
The Aiossa Law Firm
1738 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 406-3600 aiossalaw.com
Soffietti Johnson Teegen
209 N West St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 587-2551 sjtpolaw.com
Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C.
33 N County St UNIT 506, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 881-3669 chicagolawyer.com
Linn, Campe & Rizzo, Ltd.
215 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-4600 linncamperizzo.com
Jeep, Hauck and Associates
200 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 264-9806 jeeplawyers.com
Law Offices of Richard S. Kopsick, P.C.
415 Washington St Ste 207, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8700 kopsicklaw.com
Makarone Law Firm
1616 Grand Ave Suite 104B, Waukegan, IL 60085
(888) 982-2291
Lewis Law Firm
16 N West St, Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 706-1112 lewisinjuryfirm.com
Medical malpractice lawyers in Waukegan Illinois help patients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Illinois law requires filing a malpractice lawsuit within two years of the injury or within four years of the incident date. Waukegan residents can seek compensation for medical errors such as misdiagnosis surgical mistakes or birth injuries.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Waukegan Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in Illinois work on a contingency fee basis meaning they take a percentage of your recovery. Typical fees range from 33 percent to 40 percent of the settlement or verdict. You may also need to pay for expert witness fees court costs and medical record retrieval which can add thousands of dollars. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Illinois?
In Illinois you generally have two years from the date you discovered the injury to file a lawsuit. There is also a four-year statute of repose from the date of the incident. Exceptions apply for minors and cases of fraud.
What damages can I recover in a Waukegan medical malpractice case?
You may recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. You may also recover non-economic damages for pain and suffering. Illinois caps non-economic damages at 500,000 dollars against doctors and 1,000,000 dollars against hospitals.
Do I need an affidavit of merit to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois?
Yes Illinois law requires your attorney to file an affidavit of merit with the complaint. This affidavit must include a written report from a qualified health professional who confirms that your case has merit.
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