Dental Tool and Medical Malpractice with Raphael Strzelecki

People shuttered all over the Chicago area early August when the breaking news story ran on the evening news. A dental tool became lodged in an elderly patient’s stomach and a lawsuit for injuries and damages was filed against the Skokie dentist who treated 92-year-old Bernard Bell. Today, Bell’s attorney, Mr. Raphael Strzelecki is our guest to explain medical malpractice and physician negligence. Topics covered on this show: Tell us about yourself, your law practice, and the types of matters your office handles. What are the allegations in the complaint by Mr. Bell against his former Skokie dentist? Please explain the duties of care as well as the elements of a medical negligence case. What does the plaintiff do to assist in the case with respect to experts, discovery, etc.? How can consumers protect themselves against harm and how common is malpractice? Raphael Strzelecki has a wide range of experience counseling and representing individuals and businesses in their commercial pursuits. He has been involved in business formation, planning and counseling and understands the needs of small to midsize businesses. Strzelecki has served as in-house counsel to a conglomerate of companies in complex litigation matters. He holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the New York Law School and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois.  Firm website. Sponsor: Nick Augustine PR -Keeping your marketing machines moving so you can focus on work.