Medical Malpractice
As a patient, you place your trust in the health care providers that take care of your medical needs. If you or a loved one is the victim of serious injury or death as a result medical malpractice, you may have a claim for the mistakes made while care was provided. Providers may include doctors, nurses, anesthesiologist, pharmacists, and nursing home providers.
Medical malpractice can result from a variety of mistakes in judgment, negligent care, or poorly performed procedures. Some examples include:
- Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, resulting in injury or death
- Unreasonable delay in treating a diagnosed medical condition
- Inadequate testing or monitoring of a patient
- Unreasonable mistakes in dispensing medications
- Failure to properly monitor a patient’s condition
- Mistakes in documenting or reviewing patient histories, resulting in improper treatment
- Improper use of a medical device
- A patient’s lack of informed consent to medical procedures
Types of Compensation for Your Injuries May Include:
- Medical bills, current and future
- Loss of wages, current and future lost earning potential
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Interference with life’s daily activities
- Permanent disability or disfigurement