Psychiatric malpractice lawyers of Chicago

Psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals are responsible for providing appropriate care to their patients, who are often fragile and vulnerable. While such medical providers are primarily concerned with the proper diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, they may also be held responsible for protecting the patient from harm, including possible suicide, as well as harm or injury to the general public.

Some of the most common examples of psychiatric malpractice include:

• Excessive or insufficient medication dosage
• Incorrect diagnosis or failure to recognize inter-related disorders
• Failure to recognize decline in psychiatric condition
• Failure to adequately supervise patient inclined to harm self or others
• False imprisonment - holding a patient against their will
• Violating patient’s right to privacy
• Physical abuse or exploitation
• Sexual relations with a patient
• Negligent use of psychotherapy

Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC advances all costs of suit in our psychiatric malpractice cases and will charge no attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf.