How Is Medical Malpractice Proven?
What is Medical Malpractice?
There have been numerous studies claiming medical malpractice contributes to anywhere from 250,000-400,000 deaths every single year in the United States in recent years. Although some challenge these numbers, the fact of the matter is that medical malpractice is deadly and often preventable.
Before we look at some of the top causes of medical malpractice, we must define what, exactly, it is. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers an injury because of the actions, misconduct, or failure to act as a doctor, nurse, or another medical professional. When a trusted healthcare professional fails to perform their medical duties, the consequences can be devastating.
Top Causes of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice comes in many different shapes and forms. Here’s a look at the top reasons for malpractice lawsuits::
- Failure to properly diagnose a medical condition
- Surgical errors
- Failure to treat a patient’s medical condition
- Failure to document the patient’s care or treatment plan
- Medication errors
- Delayed diagnosis
- Misdiagnosis
- Anesthesia errors
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Infection
How a Lawyer Can Help?
Medical malpractice cases can be challenging, regardless of what led to your injury or loss of a loved one. That is where a good medical malpractice lawyer will come in. Because this area is highly specialized, not just anyone can handle your case.
At The ML Firm, we have 25 years of experience handling these types of cases and are ready to take on yours. If you aren’t sure you need a lawyer, here are a few reasons how a team of medical malpractice lawyers can help your case:
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