Mesothelioma Legal Advice

Many people believe medical malpractice cases are common but this is not the case. They are extremely complicated cases that arise out of instances of medical negligence, and less than 15 percent of the hundreds of thousands of malpractice victims in the U.S. each year ever file a lawsuit. This shows that many Americans are forfeiting their legal right to compensation for damages they have suffered.

Victims’ Rights

At our law firm, we have seen the individual devastation caused by medical malpractice and we passionately pursue the rights of victims. We know that medical malpractice negligence often results in more than just physical injury. Victims usually experience damages both emotional and financial. Our goal is to help our clients recover compensation for these damages.

Since 1994, our attorneys have been handling medical malpractice cases across the U.S. At that time, we have gathered tens of millions in compensation for our clients who have been injured due to medical negligence and we can help you too.

Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

There are many different types of medical malpractice cases, but some of the more commonly seen involve:

• Obstetrical errors – Obstetrics is a high risk area of medicine, and many medical malpractice cases involve errors made during labor and delivery. For instance, failing to diagnose infections in the mother or baby, not responding to the changes in the fetal heart rate and not performing a C-section promptly are some errors. Such failures can result in lifelong conditions like cerebral palsy.
• Drug/medication mistakes – Errors involving medication are increasingly common and young children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to mistakes. Errors include over and under dosing, the wrong medication is administered or failing to give it at all.
• Surgical errors – It seems shocking that a surgical team could forget to remove operating instruments or materials from a patient’s body, but this is, in fact, not uncommon. These sorts of errors can cause patients to experience infections, even death. Additional types of surgical mistakes can include the removal of the wrong body part or a healthy organ.
• Laboratory mistakes – An error made in the laboratory may involve the misreading of a biopsy, misreading of an imaging scan, or a labeling mix up in which patient samples are confused. Any of these can result in a misdiagnosis, and a misdiagnosis can be deadly.

If you have any questions about a medical malpractice case, you should consult an attorney.

Statute of Limitations

The important thing to remember about medical malpractice cases is that they are subject to legal deadlines known as statutes of limitations. The statutes (laws) governing medical malpractice cases vary by state, but most deadlines range between two and three years from the time the negligence occurred.

Still, there are exceptions to the rules. An attorney will advise you regarding the laws for medical malpractice cases in your state.

Attorneys Handling Medical Malpractice Cases

Find out if you have a medical malpractice case by contacting the lawyers at our law office today. We will evaluate your claim at no cost to you.