Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional’s negligence causes harm to a patient. These errors can lead to severe injury, disability, or death, leaving families devastated. If you or a loved one has suffered due to substandard medical care, you may have a valid malpractice claim. Understanding the elements and process is the first step toward seeking justice.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failing to identify cancer, heart attack, stroke, or infections in time.
• Surgical Errors: Wrong-site surgery, leaving instruments inside the body, or anesthesia mistakes.
• Medication Errors: Prescribing the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or harmful drug interactions.
• Birth Injuries: Negligence during labor leading to cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, or oxygen deprivation.
• Failure to Treat: Not providing necessary follow-up care or ignoring patient symptoms.
• Nursing Errors: Improper monitoring, falls in hospitals, or failure to prevent bedsores.

Proving a Medical Malpractice Case

To succeed, you generally must prove four elements:

1. Duty of Care: The provider owed you a professional duty.
2. Breach of Duty: The provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care.
3. Causation: The breach directly caused your injury.
4. Damages: You suffered measurable harm (physical, emotional, financial).

These cases often require expert testimony from other medical professionals.

Steps to Take If You Suspect Malpractice

1. Seek a Second Opinion: Get appropriate care and document the extent of harm.
2. Gather Records: Request all medical records, test results, and bills.
3. Document Your Experience: Keep a detailed journal of symptoms, treatments, and impacts on your life.
4. Consult a Medical Malpractice Attorney: Experienced lawyers can review your case, consult experts, and handle the complex legal process.
5. Act Within the Statute of Limitations: Deadlines vary by state (often 1-3 years), so don’t delay.

Potential Compensation

Successful claims may cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages.

We Fight for Patients’ Rights

Medical malpractice can change lives forever, but you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. If you believe you or a loved one was harmed by negligent medical care, our dedicated team is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation to evaluate your case and pursue the compensation you deserve.