Malpractice Litigation

Malpractice attorney litigation can be a lengthy, complicated process. It is essential for the patient or an legally appointed representative to prove that the doctor did not fulfill the duty of care owed to them and that a repercussion resulted.

Many proposals were put forward to alter the rules that govern medical malpractice claims. The trial and jury system was replaced by an alternative that would lower costs and speed settlements, eliminate excessively generous juries and weed out fraudulent claims.

Undiagnosed

Medical malpractice is often caused by mistaken diagnosis. It occurs in a multitude of instances every year, and can have devastating results, including unnecessary surgery, prolonged hospital stays, or ad hoc treatment. A misdiagnosis can even cause death, as in certain cases of serious injuries or illness.

To prove that there was a malpractice, it must be demonstrated that the doctor owed an obligation to the patient and breached that obligation by failing to identify the illness or injury properly. In the majority of cases, the failure of the physician to perform the required care is proven by an expert opinion. This could be an expert medical professional who has vast knowledge of the kind of disease in question. The expert must also prove that the doctor did not add the illness to their differential diagnosis list by asking further questions, or making further observations, or ordering further tests as part of the diagnosing procedure.

A plaintiff also has to prove that the injuries caused by the misdiagnosis result of the breach of duty. This typically involves proving actual damages, such as past or future medical expenses, lost income, pain and discomfort, shortened life span and other damages. The victim must also file the suit within the time limit of the statute of limitations which usually are two or three years after the injury occurred.

Unskillful Procedure

It may be shocking to hear, but surgeons make the wrong decision on patients around 20 times per week. These errors in surgery could result in unanticipated medical costs as well as additional suffering for patients. A skilled medical malpractice lawyer can assist you in obtaining the reimbursement you require for your losses.

A successful malpractice case requires a strong argument that the doctor is negligent. A claim of negligence that stems from a surgical error must show that the defendant's course actions was not in accordance with the norm of care that would be offered by similarly trained physicians in similar circumstances. This can be accomplished by expert testimony and an extensive examination of medical documents.

During the discovery process, your attorney and the defense team will exchange relevant documents to use in your case. These documents could include surgical and medical reports, lab reports, and other evidence of your injuries. Your lawyer will also speak with witnesses to gather information for your case. In the course of the interview with the witness, the attorney opposing you will inquire about your concerns under the oath. This is known as a deposition.

Surgery that is performed at the wrong site is a relatively rare but serious form of malpractice. This kind of malpractice typically involves an error by the doctor who fails to follow the surgical recommendation or the medical history of a patient. In this instance it is possible to establish that negligence occurred. However, determining which surgeon should be held liable is not always simple.

Wrong Drugs

Each year, more than a million Americans are injured or have their health conditions worsened by errors in prescription drugs. Doctors must use extreme care when prescribing medications, to ensure they are safe and appropriate for the patient. If a doctor's decision isn't in line with the medical standard of care and you suffer a severe injury as result, it could be a case of malpractice.

Sometimes, the error may not happen in the doctor's office and instead occurs at the hospital. A nurse may misread the prescription for a medication and then administer the wrong dosage or medication. A pharmacy might also commit mistakes by filling wrong prescription or filling a medicine with harmful ingredients.

Medication errors are the most popular type of medical malpractice claim that our firm deals with. Our firm gets calls from clients who have been prescribed the wrong medication by their physicians which resulted in serious injuries or even death. Our attorneys will determine who was responsible for the injuries and determine where the error occurred within the chain of command. We will assist you in determining the value of your losses. This would include medical expenses, lost wages, discomfort and pain that result from injuries you sustained due to the medication mistake. The more severe your injuries, the greater the damages. You deserve adequate compensation. We can help you obtain the compensation you need.

Emergency Room Errors

Emergency rooms can be stressful and high-pressure environments. This can be a risk for patients. Doctors are usually under a lot of pressure to attend to as many patients as possible and run tests as quickly as they can, communicate with each other, and read or write reports while delivering high-quality medical attention to each patient. These busy environments can lead to errors that can have catastrophic consequences.

ER errors can range from mistaken diagnosis of a patient, to premature discharge. The majority of ER errors result from a lack of medical history, incorrect interpretation of test results or diagnosis or a failure to consult with specialists. ER staff may also make mistakes in communicating with each other or with patients, such as not communicating the patient's allergies, or any other health conditions, or not giving the correct instructions to nurses.

In order to have grounds for a malpractice law firms claim, the plaintiff must first prove that the medical professional breached the standard of care. The standard of care is the amount of care that a reasonable medical professional with the same education and experience would have offered in similar circumstances. The plaintiff must prove that negligence caused the injury and damages. A successful plaintiff can seek compensation for past and future medical bills as well as physical suffering and pain, loss of wages and earning capacity and funeral expenses where appropriate.