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Malpractice Litigation

Malpractice litigation can be an extended and complex process. It requires the patient, or a legally authorized representative, to show that the doctor had a duty to care, that the physician violated the duty and injuries resulted.

There have been a variety of proposals to change legal rules governing malpractice claims and replace the jury and trial system with a system that could reduce costs, expedite settlements, eliminate excessively generous juries, and eliminate unnecessary medical claims.

The wrong diagnosis

Medical malpractice is usually caused by mistaken diagnosis. It occurs millions of times each year and can lead to devastating results, such as the need for surgery that is not needed or long hospital stays and unnecessary treatment. A misdiagnosis can even lead to death, as in some cases that involve serious illness or injury.

To prove malpractice, the doctor must have violated his obligation to the patient by failing to diagnose an injury or illness in a timely manner. In most cases, the inability of a doctor to meet the standard of treatment is confirmed by an expert's opinion. This can be a medical professional who has vast knowledge of the kind of illness that is being investigated. The expert has to prove that the doctor didn't add the disease to their differential diagnosis list by asking further questions, making more observations or requesting additional tests as part of the diagnosing procedure.

A plaintiff must also prove that the injuries caused by the mistake were a direct result of the breach of duty. This typically means proving the actual damages like past or future medical expenses, income lost, pain and discomfort, shortened life span and other damages. Finally, the victim must file the suit within the statute of limitations which typically is two or three years from the date of the injury.

Incorrect Procedure

It's not a pleasant thing to learn, but surgeons perform the wrong procedure on patients around 20 times a week. These mistakes in surgery often result in patients suffering unanticipated medical expenses and additional suffering and pain. A medical malpractice lawyer can help you receive the compensation you're due for your losses.

A successful malpractice lawsuit demands an enviable claim of negligence on the part of the physician in question. A claim of negligence that stems from an error in surgery must prove that the defendant's actions was not in accordance with the standard of care that is expected to be provided by similarly trained doctors in similar circumstances. This can be accomplished by expert testimony as well as a thorough review of medical records.

During the discovery process your attorney and defense team will share relevant files for use in your case. These documents can include medical and surgical records, lab reports, and the documentation of your injuries. The lawyer will also question witnesses to gather information for your case. During the interview with a witness you will be questioned under oath by opposing counsel. This is known as a deposition.

Wrong-site surgery is a rare, but serious type of malpractice. This type of malpractice usually is caused by the doctor who fails to follow the recommendations of a surgeon or the medical history of a patient. In this situation it is possible to establish that negligence occurred. However, determining which surgeon should be held responsible is not always easy.

Wrong Drugs

Drug-related errors can cause harm or worsening of health conditions in more than half a million Americans each year. Doctors must exercise extreme caution when prescribing medicines, to ensure they are appropriate and safe for the patient. If you sustain serious injuries because of a doctor's deviation from the standard medical procedure there could be negligent.

Sometimes the error does not occur at the doctor's office however, but instead at the hospital. A nurse might misunderstand the prescription for a medication and then administer the wrong dosage or medication. A pharmacy could also make mistakes by filling wrong medication or a medication that contains harmful ingredients.

Our firm handles the most common medical malpractice cases. Our firm gets calls from clients who have been prescribed the wrong medicine by their doctor and have suffered severe injuries or even death. Our attorneys will determine where the error occurred within the chain of command and determine who is accountable for your injuries. We will help you determine the value of your losses. This would include medical expenses, lost wages and discomfort and pain caused by injuries you sustained due to the medication mistake. The more serious your injuries, then the greater your damages. You deserve adequate compensation. We can assist you to get the settlement you require.

Emergency Room Errors

Emergency rooms are high-stress and high-pressure environments that pose a risk to patients. Doctors are under pressure to take care of as many patients as they can. They must also conduct tests quickly, interact with themselves, and read and write reports while also providing high-quality patient care. This pressure can lead to errors that can have devastating consequences.

ER errors can range from mistakes in diagnosis to premature discharge. The most frequent causes of ER errors are a lack of medical history as well as misinterpretation of results from tests and failure to consult with specialists. ER staff could also make mistakes in communicating with one another and with patients, such as not communicating health issues, allergies or other medical conditions, or giving incorrect instructions.

To be able to establish grounds for a malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must first establish that the medical professional violated the standard of care. The standard of care is defined as the degree of care that a reasonable medical professional would have offered under similar circumstances. The plaintiff must prove that negligence led to their injury and subsequent damages. A successful plaintiff can recover compensation for past and future medical bills as well as physical pain and suffering, loss of wages and earning capacity and funeral expenses where appropriate.