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Malpractice Litigation
Malpractice litigation is often a lengthy and complex procedure. It requires the patient, or a legally-appointed representative, to show that the physician owed them a duty of care, and that the doctor violated the duty and injury resulted.
Many proposals were put forward to change the lawful rules that govern medical malpractice claims. The trial and jury system was replaced with an alternative that would cut costs and speed up settlements, eliminate juries that were too generous and also screen out fraudulent claims.
Undiagnosed
Medical malpractice is usually caused by misdiagnosis. It happens millions of times every year, and can result in devastating effects, including the need for unneeded surgery, long hospital stays, and excessively aggressive treatment. A misdiagnosis can even lead to death, as in some cases that involve severe injuries or illness.
In order to prove malpractice, a doctor must have breached his duty to the patient by not diagnosing an injury or illness accurately. Most of the time, the inability of a doctor to provide the required care is demonstrated by an expert opinion. This can be a medical professional with extensive knowledge of the type of illness that is being investigated. The expert must also prove that the doctor did not add the disease to their list of differential diagnoses by asking further questions, or making further observations, or ordering further tests to aid in the diagnosis process.
A plaintiff also has to prove that the injuries caused by the misdiagnosis result from the breach of duty. This typically involves proving actual damages, such as future and past medical expenses loss of income, suffering and pain, shortened life expectancy and other damages. The victim must also file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations which typically are two or three years after the incident was caused.
Unskillful Procedure
It can be shocking to learn that surgeons perform the wrong procedure on a patient approximately 20 times per week. These surgical errors typically leave patients with unexpected medical expenses as well as suffering and pain. A medical malpractice lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses.
A successful malpractice lawsuit demands a convincing claim of negligence on the part of the physician in the matter. A claim of malpractice that is based on a surgical error must demonstrate that the defendant's actions differed from the standard care that would have been offered by physicians with similar training in similar situations. This can be accomplished through expert testimony and a thorough examination of medical records.
During the discovery phase in the discovery phase, your lawyer will exchange files with the defense team that will be used in your case. These files could include medical and surgical records, lab reports, and other evidence of your injuries. The lawyer will also question witnesses to gather evidence to support your case. During the interview, you will be asked questions under oath from the opposing counsel. This is known as a deposition.
Surgery performed on the wrong site is a rare but very serious form of malpractice. This kind of malpractice is usually caused by a doctor's failure to follow the surgical guidelines or the medical records of the patient. In this scenario it is possible to establish that negligence occurred. It's not always simple to determine which surgeon should be held accountable.
Wrong Drugs
Every year over one million Americans are injured or have their health issues worsened due to drug-related errors. Doctors should exercise extreme care when prescribing drugs to ensure they are safe and appropriate for the patient. If the doctor's actions are not in line with the medical standard of treatment and you suffer an injury as a result, it may be a case of malpractice.
Sometimes the error doesn't occur in the doctor's office, but rather in the hospital. For example nurses could misread a prescription and administer the wrong dosage or medication. A pharmacy may also make an error in filling the incorrect prescription or filling the medication with harmful ingredients.
Our firm deals with the most frequent medical malpractice cases. We receive calls from clients who were prescribed the wrong medication by their medical professionals, resulting in severe injuries or even death. Our lawyers will determine who is responsible for the injury and pinpoint where the error occurred in the chain of command. We will help you determine the amount of your damages. This would include medical expenses, lost wages and discomfort and pain resulting from injuries that you sustained as a result of the medication mistake. The greater the severity of your injuries, then the greater your damages. You deserve adequate compensation. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Emergency Room Errors
Emergency rooms are often high-stress and high-pressure environments. This can be risky for patients. Doctors are under pressure to care for as many patients as they can. They also have to conduct tests quickly, communicate between themselves and write and read reports, all while providing quality patient treatment. These hectic environments can lead to mistakes with disastrous consequences.
ER errors can range from misdiagnosis, to premature discharge of a patient. Most ER errors result from a lack of medical history, a misinterpretation of test results or interpretation or a failure to consult specialists. ER staff may also make mistakes when communicating with each other or with the patient such as not mentioning the patient's allergies or other health conditions, or not giving the correct instructions to nurses.
To have a basis for a malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must first prove that the medical professional violated the standard of care. The standard of care is the level of care that a reasonable medical professional with the same training and experience would have offered in similar circumstances. The plaintiff must establish that negligence was the cause for their injuries and damages. A successful plaintiff can recover compensation for future or past medical bills along with pain and suffering, lost earnings and earning potential as well as funeral expenses when applicable.
Malpractice litigation is often a lengthy and complex procedure. It requires the patient, or a legally-appointed representative, to show that the physician owed them a duty of care, and that the doctor violated the duty and injury resulted.
Many proposals were put forward to change the lawful rules that govern medical malpractice claims. The trial and jury system was replaced with an alternative that would cut costs and speed up settlements, eliminate juries that were too generous and also screen out fraudulent claims.
Undiagnosed
Medical malpractice is usually caused by misdiagnosis. It happens millions of times every year, and can result in devastating effects, including the need for unneeded surgery, long hospital stays, and excessively aggressive treatment. A misdiagnosis can even lead to death, as in some cases that involve severe injuries or illness.
In order to prove malpractice, a doctor must have breached his duty to the patient by not diagnosing an injury or illness accurately. Most of the time, the inability of a doctor to provide the required care is demonstrated by an expert opinion. This can be a medical professional with extensive knowledge of the type of illness that is being investigated. The expert must also prove that the doctor did not add the disease to their list of differential diagnoses by asking further questions, or making further observations, or ordering further tests to aid in the diagnosis process.
A plaintiff also has to prove that the injuries caused by the misdiagnosis result from the breach of duty. This typically involves proving actual damages, such as future and past medical expenses loss of income, suffering and pain, shortened life expectancy and other damages. The victim must also file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations which typically are two or three years after the incident was caused.
Unskillful Procedure
It can be shocking to learn that surgeons perform the wrong procedure on a patient approximately 20 times per week. These surgical errors typically leave patients with unexpected medical expenses as well as suffering and pain. A medical malpractice lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses.
A successful malpractice lawsuit demands a convincing claim of negligence on the part of the physician in the matter. A claim of malpractice that is based on a surgical error must demonstrate that the defendant's actions differed from the standard care that would have been offered by physicians with similar training in similar situations. This can be accomplished through expert testimony and a thorough examination of medical records.
During the discovery phase in the discovery phase, your lawyer will exchange files with the defense team that will be used in your case. These files could include medical and surgical records, lab reports, and other evidence of your injuries. The lawyer will also question witnesses to gather evidence to support your case. During the interview, you will be asked questions under oath from the opposing counsel. This is known as a deposition.
Surgery performed on the wrong site is a rare but very serious form of malpractice. This kind of malpractice is usually caused by a doctor's failure to follow the surgical guidelines or the medical records of the patient. In this scenario it is possible to establish that negligence occurred. It's not always simple to determine which surgeon should be held accountable.
Wrong Drugs
Every year over one million Americans are injured or have their health issues worsened due to drug-related errors. Doctors should exercise extreme care when prescribing drugs to ensure they are safe and appropriate for the patient. If the doctor's actions are not in line with the medical standard of treatment and you suffer an injury as a result, it may be a case of malpractice.
Sometimes the error doesn't occur in the doctor's office, but rather in the hospital. For example nurses could misread a prescription and administer the wrong dosage or medication. A pharmacy may also make an error in filling the incorrect prescription or filling the medication with harmful ingredients.
Our firm deals with the most frequent medical malpractice cases. We receive calls from clients who were prescribed the wrong medication by their medical professionals, resulting in severe injuries or even death. Our lawyers will determine who is responsible for the injury and pinpoint where the error occurred in the chain of command. We will help you determine the amount of your damages. This would include medical expenses, lost wages and discomfort and pain resulting from injuries that you sustained as a result of the medication mistake. The greater the severity of your injuries, then the greater your damages. You deserve adequate compensation. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Emergency Room Errors
Emergency rooms are often high-stress and high-pressure environments. This can be risky for patients. Doctors are under pressure to care for as many patients as they can. They also have to conduct tests quickly, communicate between themselves and write and read reports, all while providing quality patient treatment. These hectic environments can lead to mistakes with disastrous consequences.
ER errors can range from misdiagnosis, to premature discharge of a patient. Most ER errors result from a lack of medical history, a misinterpretation of test results or interpretation or a failure to consult specialists. ER staff may also make mistakes when communicating with each other or with the patient such as not mentioning the patient's allergies or other health conditions, or not giving the correct instructions to nurses.
To have a basis for a malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must first prove that the medical professional violated the standard of care. The standard of care is the level of care that a reasonable medical professional with the same training and experience would have offered in similar circumstances. The plaintiff must establish that negligence was the cause for their injuries and damages. A successful plaintiff can recover compensation for future or past medical bills along with pain and suffering, lost earnings and earning potential as well as funeral expenses when applicable.