Medical Malpractice Claims – Get the Justice You Deserve
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, through negligence or failure to uphold the standard of care, causes harm to a patient. If you’ve suffered due to medical errors, you may be entitled to pursue a Medical Malpractice Claim to recover compensation for your pain, suffering, and losses.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare professional fails to provide the quality of care that meets established standards, resulting in harm to the patient. This can include mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, surgery, or post-care.
Common examples of medical malpractice include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors or wrong-site surgery
- Medication errors (wrong dosage, wrong medication, etc.)
- Birth injuries
- Failure to inform patients about risks or treatment options
- Anesthesia errors
- Infections due to poor hygiene or negligence
Who Can File a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Anyone who has suffered harm due to the negligence of a healthcare provider can file a medical malpractice claim. This includes:
- Patients: If you’ve been directly affected by medical errors or negligence.
- Families: If a loved one has passed away due to medical malpractice, the surviving family members may file a claim.
- Individuals Affected by Birth Injuries: Parents of children born with injuries resulting from medical malpractice during pregnancy or delivery.
Common Injuries in Medical Malpractice
The injuries resulting from medical malpractice can be severe and life-altering, including:
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Brain injuries or neurological damage
- Organ damage
- Nerve injuries
- Chronic pain
- Emotional distress and psychological impact
- Death due to negligence
