Medical professionals are highly trusted individuals, as they have the life of their patients in their hands. If they do not live up to the proper standard of care and are negligent in treating patients, it can cause them serious harm. This is known as medical malpractice. Continue reading below to learn more and contact an experienced attorney for assistance in building a case.
Different Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice occurs when a professional is negligent in treating a patient. This can cause serious harm and have detrimental outcomes. Common examples of medical malpractice can include the following:
- Birth Injuries: When negligence injures a mother or their baby during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or right after delivery. Examples can include the improper use of forceps or vacuum tubes, failure to monitor fetal heart rate, failure to timely order a cesarean section, and failure to diagnose a health condition.
- Surgical Malpractice: This can include operating on the wrong part of the body, performing the wrong procedure, removing the wrong limb, leaving instruments or sponges inside a patient, and breaking sterile technique.
- Failure to Diagnose: Undiagnosed conditions go untreated, causing discomfort, pain, or a worsening condition that could have been avoided.
- Medication Error: This can include prescribing or administering the wrong medication, the wrong dose, or failing to check for contraindications prior to prescribing or administering the medicine.
How Can I Pursue Legal Action?
Victims of medical malpractice can pursue legal action in order to recover compensation for their suffering. This can be done by filing a malpractice claim to hold the medical professional responsible for their actions. This should be done as soon as the individual believes they experienced malpractice. During this time, the injured party is required to prove they were, in fact, negligent. This can be done by gathering evidence that shows their suffering is a direct result of the professional’s behavior.
When this happens, an investigation into the case and the healthcare professional will begin. This will call their entire practice and career into question. This includes how the individual conducts medicine and interacts with their patients. If the injured party is successful, they may be able to recover compensation as coverage for the damages caused by their suffering.
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