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Malpractice Litigation
Malpractice litigation can be a lengthy, complicated process. It requires the patient, or a legally authorized representative, to show that the doctor was bound by a duty of care, and that the physician violated that duty, and that injuries resulted.
There have been a variety of proposals to change the legal rules governing malpractice claims. These proposals would replace the jury and trial system by a different system that will reduce costs, speed settlements, eliminate excessively generous juries and screen out unnecessary medical claims.
The wrong diagnosis
Medical malpractice is usually caused by mistakes in diagnosis. It occurs millions of times every year and can result in devastating consequences, like the need for unnecessary surgery, long hospital stays, and excessively aggressive treatment. A misdiagnosis can even result in death, in some cases that involve severe illness or injury.
To prove malpractice, it must be demonstrated that the doctor was bound by an obligation to the patient and breached this duty by failing to diagnose the condition or injury correctly. In the majority of instances, proving that the doctor's failure to live up to the standard of care requires an expert opinion, such as from an expert in medical practice who is knowledgeable about the type of illness involved in the case. The expert should also demonstrate that the doctor failed to adequately add the disease to his or her list of differential diagnoses by using methods like asking additional questions, making additional observations or requesting further tests as part of the diagnostic procedure.
A plaintiff must also show that the injuries caused by the misdiagnosis were a direct result of the breach of duty. This typically involves proving actual damages like past or future medical expenses, lost income or lost due to pain and discomfort shortened life span and other losses. The victim must also file the suit within the statute of limitations which usually are two or three years after the incident was incurred.
Unskillful Procedure
It might be shocking to learn that surgeons execute the incorrect procedure on a patient about 20 times a week. These mistakes in surgery often result in patients being faced with unanticipated medical expenses and additional suffering and pain. A medical malpractice lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to for your losses.
A successful malpractice lawsuits suit requires a strong case that proves the doctor was negligent. A claim of negligence due to an error in surgery must prove that the defendant's course procedure was in violation of the standards of care that would be provided by similarly skilled physicians in similar circumstances. This can be accomplished by expert testimony and a thorough review of medical documents.
During the discovery process your attorney and defense team will share pertinent documents for use in your case. These documents may include medical and surgical records, lab reports and documentation of your injuries. Your lawyer will also speak with witnesses to gather information for your case. During the witness interview, you will be asked questions under oath from the opposing counsel. This is called a deposition.
Wrong-site surgeries are a relatively rare yet serious form of malpractice. This type of malpractice usually involves an error by the doctor who fails to follow surgical recommendation records or the medical history of a patient. In this situation it is simple to demonstrate negligence. It's not always easy to decide the surgeon who should be held responsible.
Wrong Drugs
Each year, more than a million Americans are injured or have their health issues worsened because of drug errors. Doctors must use extreme care when prescribing medicines, to ensure that they are safe and appropriate for the patient. If you suffer a serious injury because of the doctor's deviation from the standard medical practice, it could be negligence.
Sometimes errors don't occur in the doctor's office, but rather in the hospital. A nurse could misunderstand the prescription for a medication and then administer the wrong dose or medication. A pharmacy could also be negligent by filling the incorrect medication or using harmful ingredients.
Our firm deals with the most common medical malpractice cases. Our firm is frequently contacted by clients who have been prescribed the wrong medicine by their physicians, resulting in severe injuries or even death. Our attorneys will work to determine where the error occurred within the chain of command, and who is responsible for your injuries. We will assist you in determining the value of your losses. This would include medical expenses, lost wages and discomfort and pain resulting from injuries you sustained due to the mistake in your medication. The more severe your injuries, the greater your damages. You deserve adequate compensation. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Emergency Room Errors
Emergency rooms are high-stress, high-pressure settings that pose a risk to patients. Doctors are under pressure to treat as many patients as they can. They also have to conduct tests quickly, communicate between themselves, and read and write reports, all while providing quality patient care. However, these hectic environments can lead to mistakes that can result in devastating consequences.
ER mistakes range from mistakes in diagnosis to premature discharge. The most frequent causes of ER errors are a lack of medical history, misinterpretation of test results and a failure to speak with specialists. ER staff can make errors when communicating with one another and with patients, for example, failing to communicate a patient's allergies, health problems or adverse reactions, or giving incorrect instructions.
In order to have grounds for a malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must first demonstrate that the medical professional acted in violation of the standard of care. The standard of care is defined as the standard of care that a reasonable medical professional would have offered in similar circumstances. The plaintiff must then show that negligence caused the injury and damages. A successful plaintiff could recover damages for past and future medical bills, physical pain and suffering in addition to loss of wages, earning capacity as well as funeral expenses in the event that they are applicable.
Malpractice litigation can be a lengthy, complicated process. It requires the patient, or a legally authorized representative, to show that the doctor was bound by a duty of care, and that the physician violated that duty, and that injuries resulted.
There have been a variety of proposals to change the legal rules governing malpractice claims. These proposals would replace the jury and trial system by a different system that will reduce costs, speed settlements, eliminate excessively generous juries and screen out unnecessary medical claims.
The wrong diagnosis
Medical malpractice is usually caused by mistakes in diagnosis. It occurs millions of times every year and can result in devastating consequences, like the need for unnecessary surgery, long hospital stays, and excessively aggressive treatment. A misdiagnosis can even result in death, in some cases that involve severe illness or injury.
To prove malpractice, it must be demonstrated that the doctor was bound by an obligation to the patient and breached this duty by failing to diagnose the condition or injury correctly. In the majority of instances, proving that the doctor's failure to live up to the standard of care requires an expert opinion, such as from an expert in medical practice who is knowledgeable about the type of illness involved in the case. The expert should also demonstrate that the doctor failed to adequately add the disease to his or her list of differential diagnoses by using methods like asking additional questions, making additional observations or requesting further tests as part of the diagnostic procedure.
A plaintiff must also show that the injuries caused by the misdiagnosis were a direct result of the breach of duty. This typically involves proving actual damages like past or future medical expenses, lost income or lost due to pain and discomfort shortened life span and other losses. The victim must also file the suit within the statute of limitations which usually are two or three years after the incident was incurred.
Unskillful Procedure
It might be shocking to learn that surgeons execute the incorrect procedure on a patient about 20 times a week. These mistakes in surgery often result in patients being faced with unanticipated medical expenses and additional suffering and pain. A medical malpractice lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to for your losses.
A successful malpractice lawsuits suit requires a strong case that proves the doctor was negligent. A claim of negligence due to an error in surgery must prove that the defendant's course procedure was in violation of the standards of care that would be provided by similarly skilled physicians in similar circumstances. This can be accomplished by expert testimony and a thorough review of medical documents.
During the discovery process your attorney and defense team will share pertinent documents for use in your case. These documents may include medical and surgical records, lab reports and documentation of your injuries. Your lawyer will also speak with witnesses to gather information for your case. During the witness interview, you will be asked questions under oath from the opposing counsel. This is called a deposition.
Wrong-site surgeries are a relatively rare yet serious form of malpractice. This type of malpractice usually involves an error by the doctor who fails to follow surgical recommendation records or the medical history of a patient. In this situation it is simple to demonstrate negligence. It's not always easy to decide the surgeon who should be held responsible.
Wrong Drugs
Each year, more than a million Americans are injured or have their health issues worsened because of drug errors. Doctors must use extreme care when prescribing medicines, to ensure that they are safe and appropriate for the patient. If you suffer a serious injury because of the doctor's deviation from the standard medical practice, it could be negligence.
Sometimes errors don't occur in the doctor's office, but rather in the hospital. A nurse could misunderstand the prescription for a medication and then administer the wrong dose or medication. A pharmacy could also be negligent by filling the incorrect medication or using harmful ingredients.
Our firm deals with the most common medical malpractice cases. Our firm is frequently contacted by clients who have been prescribed the wrong medicine by their physicians, resulting in severe injuries or even death. Our attorneys will work to determine where the error occurred within the chain of command, and who is responsible for your injuries. We will assist you in determining the value of your losses. This would include medical expenses, lost wages and discomfort and pain resulting from injuries you sustained due to the mistake in your medication. The more severe your injuries, the greater your damages. You deserve adequate compensation. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Emergency Room Errors
Emergency rooms are high-stress, high-pressure settings that pose a risk to patients. Doctors are under pressure to treat as many patients as they can. They also have to conduct tests quickly, communicate between themselves, and read and write reports, all while providing quality patient care. However, these hectic environments can lead to mistakes that can result in devastating consequences.
ER mistakes range from mistakes in diagnosis to premature discharge. The most frequent causes of ER errors are a lack of medical history, misinterpretation of test results and a failure to speak with specialists. ER staff can make errors when communicating with one another and with patients, for example, failing to communicate a patient's allergies, health problems or adverse reactions, or giving incorrect instructions.
In order to have grounds for a malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must first demonstrate that the medical professional acted in violation of the standard of care. The standard of care is defined as the standard of care that a reasonable medical professional would have offered in similar circumstances. The plaintiff must then show that negligence caused the injury and damages. A successful plaintiff could recover damages for past and future medical bills, physical pain and suffering in addition to loss of wages, earning capacity as well as funeral expenses in the event that they are applicable.
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