Medical Malpractice Verdicts and Settlements in Chicago

Salvi’s 10 Largest Medical Malpractice Verdicts and Settlements

Last Updated on November 5, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. has a 40-plus-year track record of achieving successful outcomes for Chicago individuals and families harmed due to medical providers’ negligence. We’ve recovered over $3.5 billion for our clients, including many millions through negotiated medical malpractice settlements and trial verdicts. This is in no small part due to the quality of our staff – our diverse team includes top litigators who possess the skills necessary to aggressively pursue and recover the compensation our clients deserve.

If you suffered an injury due to a medical provider’s preventable error, trust that you’ll find the advocacy and support you need at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Contact us 24/7 to get started with a free initial consultation.

Salvi’s 10 Largest Medical Malpractice Verdicts and Settlements

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. has secured some of the largest medical malpractice settlements in Chicago. Here are our 10 most substantial settlements and medical malpractice verdicts in Illinois courts:

  • A $75,859,000 jury verdict for a girl who suffered brain damage and severe nerve injuries during birth that have caused her permanent physical and cognitive harm.
  • A $50,300,000 jury verdict for the family of a boy who now lives with cerebral palsy because he suffered a brain injury due to a delayed hypoxia diagnosis and lack of a timely C-section.
  • A $40,000,000 confidential settlement for a client harmed through medical negligence.
  • A $32,747,000 jury verdict for a man who had to have his foot amputated because his medical providers failed to diagnose a blood clot. This was the largest trial award for the loss of one leg or foot in Illinois history.
  • A $29,159,535 bench trial verdict for the family of a boy who suffered an undiagnosed neonatal infection that led to severe brain damage and has left him quadriplegic and unable to walk, talk, or eat by mouth.
  • A $28,000,000 confidential settlement for a client harmed through medical malpractice.
  • A $27,500,000 confidential settlement for a client injured through medical malpractice.
  • A $25,000,000 confidential birth injury settlement in Illinois for our client’s family.
  • A $20,648,337 settlement for a woman who suffered an esophageal perforation and now has a stoma in her neck that permanently prevents her from eating and drinking by mouth.
  • A $20,600,000 settlement for a man who lives with permanent disabilities as a result of a delayed diagnosis and treatment of a ruptured aneurysm.

Our Medical Malpractice Results Show How We Fight for Our Clients

Preparing persuasive medical malpractice claims and pursuing the full compensation our injured clients and their families deserve takes considerable energy and resources. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., we have demonstrated a commitment over the years to conducting comprehensive investigations, working with third-party medical and financial experts, and preparing cases with litigation in mind, all in an effort to effectively advocate for our clients. Whether a claim resolves through a negotiated settlement or a trial verdict, our focus is always on presenting strong evidence and pursuing an outcome that accounts for the harm our client suffered. We’re proud of our extensive and always-expanding track record of successful results in these complex cases.

Most Cases Settle, but the Largest Results May Come From Trial

The overwhelming majority of medical malpractice cases resolve through negotiated settlements and never go before ajury. Settlements can provide compensation without the uncertainty, expense, and added time of going through a full trial. However, some of our largest recoveries have occurred when defendants or insurers refuse to offer an amount that fairly reflects the injuries involved. In those cases, it was necessary to take the claim to trial to pursue the full, fair compensation our client deserves. Some of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.’s largest medical malpractice results have come through trials where we presented the evidence in court, and a judge or jury determined the amount of compensation.

Birth Injury, Wrongful Death, and Other Case Types Behind the Results

As the list of our 10 largest results suggests, medical malpractice cases involve a wide range of preventable medical errors and serious injuries. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice involve:

The average medical malpractice settlement in Illinois involves an individual patient and a unique set of facts, and the available compensation can vary significantly from one case to another.

Who Pays: Hospitals, Physicians, and the Federal Government

Who pays for medical malpractice depends on which party is found legally responsible and how the claim is resolved. In most circumstances, it’s not the responsible party itself but that party’s insurance company that covers a person’s injuries and losses. Depending on the claim, payment may come from a hospital, physician, medical practice, health system, or professional liability insurer. The federal government may be liable for paying claims involving federally operated facilities or providers.

These Verdicts and Settlements Do Not Guarantee Results

It’s important to note that the results of one case should never be treated as a guarantee of an identical outcome in another case, no matter how similar the two cases may appear at first. Medical malpractice cases are extraordinarily complex and involve a wide range of factors unique to the patients, their medical histories and conditions, the treatments they receive, and the providers who administer that treatment, all of which impact the outcome of their case.

Rather than assuming another case may suggest a potential range of compensation for your own, it’s best to meet with a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer who can help you more clearly understand how much your specific case might be worth based on their own knowledge and experience.

Contact a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to a medical provider’s mistake, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting physical, financial, and personal losses. Contact the Chicago office of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. today to discuss your case for free with a compassionate and experienced Illinois medical malpractice attorney.