About Medical Malpractice
With all the cases of medical malpractice that occur, there are only a few claims filed. A report performed by Harvard, the "Harvard Medical Practice Study" found that only one in eight patients that suffers due to medical malpractice ever files a lawsuit. A New England Journal of Medicine article found that only 2% of people that are injured by medical malpractice seeks compensation through a lawsuit. Don't be a victim. Our Attorneys have been successful at representing and obtaining compensation for the victims of medical malpractice that is rightfully theirs.
When a patient dies or sustains injury due to negligent medical care, the physician, hospital or other health care provider may be held liable under a state's medical malpractice laws. Under these laws, all health care professionals have a legal and ethical obligation to provide safe and responsible treatment and care to their patients. In the event that a health care provider's negligent or reckless actions cause the death or serious injury of a patient, the patient and/or his or her family can sue for damages.
An injured patient might also be entitled to damages as a result of pain and suffering. The level of pain and suffering is often determined by how an injury has affected the ability to enjoy life. For example, a person may not be able to do the things he or she once loved, enjoy life's pleasures, or even perform simple daily tasks. The right negligence or malpractice lawyer can work to get justice.
Medical malpractice laws and standards apply to all health care providers, including doctors, surgeons, nurses, midwives, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, podiatrists, hospitals and nursing homes. Medical malpractice can take many different forms, such as:
| • Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose illnesses or conditions • Negligent obstetrical or gynecological care • Surgical errors • Birth injuries • Medication errors • Anesthesia errors • Infections • Failure to perform or request necessary procedures and tests • Negligent interpretation of mammograms, x-rays, CT scans and MRI's • Failure to obtain informed consent for surgery or invasive tests • Failure to provide proper follow-up care |
In order to prove a medical malpractice lawsuit, it must be shown that:
The health care provider responsible for the medical treatment deviated from the accepted standard of care in his or her field of medicine, and the health care provider's negligence was a substantial factor in causing the patient's injuries or death.
Our attorneys can prosecute medical malpractice cases involving such areas as:
| • Brain damaged babies and adults • Cerebral palsy • Quadriplegia, paraplegia, paralysis and spinal cord injuries due to negligent surgery or injections • Failure to timely perform Caesarean section • Failure to timely diagnose breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and other forms of cancer • Negligent stomach stapling/gastric bypass surgery • Amputation of limbs due to improper diagnosis or treatment • Negligent hip, knee and joint replacement surgery • Negligent treatment of fractures • Emergency Room negligence • Failure to diagnose and treat heart attack, stroke and aortic dissection • Hospital acquired infections • Bed-sores (decubitus ulcers) • Podiatric malpractice and surgery • Chiropractic malpractice • Negligent gall bladder surgery and procedures such as ERCP • Uncontrolled hemorrhage during or after surgery • Anesthesia errors |
Medical Malpractice is a complex area of the law that should be handled by a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Your attorney must have a solid grasp of the law, as well as the pertinent medical and scientific issues in order to build a compelling case of liability and damages.
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