Practice Areas / Medical Malpractice

We put our lives in the hands of health professionals. We trust them to meet a certain standard of care. There are instances when complications arise and treatment or procedures are not successful.

However, there are instances when healthcare professionals make mistakes or act negligently. When this happens, patients end up having to deal with health complications and the economic burdens that accompany them. Some even lose their lives as a result of the negligent actions of healthcare professionals. This is where medical malpractice cases come in.

Medical malpractice cases are designed to help victims of medical negligence get compensation for the injuries and damages resulting from the negligence or reckless actions of the medical professional. These cases also help to hold medical professionals accountable for their actions.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical negligence is more common than many people would like to believe. It is in fact the third leading cause of death in the country. Some of the most common forms of medical malpractice include:

Misdiagnosis – this includes delayed diagnosis or a failure to diagnose a condition. Misdiagnosis can result in the condition becoming worse or administration of the wrong treatment and potentially causing more harm to the patient.
Medication errors – These include mistakes in prescriptions such as giving the wrong prescription, failing to recognize a potentially harmful drug interaction when prescribing medication, administering the wrong dose or failing to administer drugs. These mistakes can result in the patient’s condition becoming worse or the patient developing complications.
Birth injuries – These include injuries caused by healthcare professionals to the child or mother during the birth processes or pregnancy. Common conditions that occur from birth injuries include paralysis, cerebral palsy, fractures, developmental disorders, nerve damage and much more.
Surgical errors – These occur when a surgeon makes a mistake during an operation. These mistakes include puncturing a blood vessel or organ, leaving a surgical instrument inside the patient’s body or even operating on the wrong part of the body. Surgical errors may also occur as a result of the negligence of the nursing or assisting staff. For example, the nurse may have been negligent in preparing the surgical room and this could result in infections or use of the wrong medications.
Anesthesia errors – These include mistakes by anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia. These errors can result in injuries such as bran damage, permanent injuries or even death.

What a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Do for You

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the negligent actions of a healthcare professional, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. A medical malpractice attorney will help you file a claim for financial compensation and hold those responsible for your injuries and losses accountable for their actions. Here is what a medical malpractice lawyer can do for you.

Obtain and analyze medical records

The first step in building a strong medical malpractice case is to determine what the malpractice was in the first place. Your attorney will seek out and obtain your medical records. They will analyze your medical history to get a better understanding of your health and uncover how the medical malpractice caused harm to your health. They will also look for ways that the malpractice could have been avoided or prevented.

Build expert testimony

The primary goal of any medical malpractice lawyer is to build expert testimony that supports your case. Your attorney will work alongside medical experts to build a strong testimony that supports your case. They will compile medical and expert reports to support the arguments presented on your behalf.

Collect depositions

A deposition includes detailed evidence given by medical personnel, medical experts as well as other relevant witnesses to help establish exactly what took place. Your medical malpractice attorney will interview witnesses, medical experts and any other relevant witnesses to determine how the medical malpractice occurred and how it has affected you. This is vital for strengthening your case.

Prove negligence

One of the biggest obstacles to medical malpractice lawsuits is proving that negligence occurred and that it was the cause of your condition. Your attorney must prove that the injuries you sustained could have been prevented by the healthcare professional or professionals or the healthcare institution. In order to do this, a medical malpractice lawyer must demonstrate the following elements:

Duty – they must show that the medical professional or healthcare institution had a duty of care towards you. This also means that they are meant to meet certain medical standards and provide adequate care.
Breach – your attorney must show that the healthcare professionals or institution breached their duty of care.
Causation – your attorney must show that the breach of duty resulted in your injuries
Damage – Your attorney must show that you suffered damages as a result of the injuries. These include loss of income, increased medical care, loss of income and more.

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, get in touch with us. We’ll help you recover financial compensation and hold those responsible to account.