MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

The term “medical malpractice” refers to the negligence or failure of a healthcare provider to meet the standard of care expected in their profession, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. This negligence can occur through errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management, and it may involve doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, or other medical professionals. Below are a few instances where we’ll likely represent you in your claim for damages:

• A patient presents symptoms suggestive of a heart attack, but the attending physician misinterprets the signs and diagnoses them with indigestion.

• During a routine surgery, a surgeon accidentally nicks an adjacent organ, causing internal bleeding and necessitating additional corrective procedures.

• A pharmacist dispenses the wrong medication or incorrect dosage to a patient, contrary to the prescription provided by the physician.

• During childbirth, medical staff fail to monitor fetal distress indicators or properly manage complications, resulting in oxygen deprivation and cerebral palsy in the newborn.

• A patient undergoes a surgical procedure without being adequately informed of the risks, alternative treatments, or potential complications.

• During surgery, an anesthesiologist administers an incorrect dosage of anesthesia, leading to complications such as anesthesia awareness or overdose.  

• A patient admitted to a hospital for treatment contracts a healthcare-associated infection due to inadequate sanitation practices or improper handling of medical equipment.

• A primary care physician fails to recognize the severity of a patient's condition or refer them to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

If you’ve become victim to an injury sustained (at no fault of your own) by a health care provider, please give us a call so we can get you the compensation you deserve.