Mesothelioma Legal Advice

Ten years ago, cosmetic surgery was an advanced treatment for the elite, but in our current celebrity-focused culture, aesthetic procedures have become far more common and have risen in popularity.

Going through with cosmetic surgery is a daunting prospect, you need to make sure you find a registered clinic with qualified and experienced surgeons to ensure good standards during and after your procedure. All cosmetic surgeries should be registered with General Medical Council (GMC), who ensure proper standards in the practise of medicine. Clinics should also be registered with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman who carry out annual health and safety inspections.

Unfortunately, prior to April 2002, cosmetic surgeries did not need to be registered, therefore doctors who are not qualified in plastic surgery are still able to operate on patients. This is why medical negligence claims for cosmetic surgery are still very common today. Some procedures such as laser surgery and botox injections are non-surgical and an unqualified person could perform these. The cosmetic surgery is under-regulated in this sense and stricter rules need to be actioned to ensure aesthetic treatments like collagen injections are administered by qualified and trained professionals.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being unhappy with your cosmetic surgery or you feel the treatment you were given was below the standard it should have been, you might in the position to make a medical negligence claim. The first step you should take is to contact your surgeon or surgery. In most cases surgeries have brilliant aftercare assistance where you can address any issues. If you don’t receive this service, your next step is to contact the Healthcare Commission in writing to move the issue forward. If your clinic isn’t registered with the Healthcare Commission you should contact a medical negligence solicitor who will have expertise in cosmetic negligence and will be able to guide in you the right direction regarding your claim.

The most common plastic surgery procedures are breast enhancements and tummy tucks – the most common claims tend to involve these procedures; lop-sided breast implants, too much excess fat after a tummy tuck causing the remaining skin to shrivel and dimple, and severe scarring caused from bad surgical procedure. Other negligence claims include bad eyesight after laser surgery, unsightly scarring after a facelift, unexpected reactions to general anesthetic and infection to open wounds because of inadequate aftercare.

All patients should be well-informed of the risks of surgery before hand, giving them enough time to weigh up the pros and cons of the procedure. There have been cases where patients were told about the risks on the day of their operation, leaving them no time to consider their options – this is bad surgery malpractice.

Clinical surgery claims rarely go to court and if your claim is successful, you will be entitled to two types of compensation. General damages (or loss of amenity) cover the suffering caused due to careless surgery and special damages cover you for your financial losses – time off work, petrol money used visiting solicitors and clinics, etc.

Due to the under-regulated nature of a lot of cosmetic surgery, claims in this industry tend to be common – be sure to ask for guidance from a medical lawyer and ask for a counselling service to be provided should you need it.

The medical malpractice lawyers at our law office represent individuals who have been harmed or lost a loved one due to the negligence of a healthcare professional. Preventable medical mistakes cause great devastation and we know this firsthand and we are committed to assisting our clients seek the justice they are entitled to.

Do You Need a Medical Lawyer?

In the United States, each year, close to 100,000 fatalities and thousands of severe injuries are caused by medical malpractice. Contrary to popular belief, only a small percentage – less than 15% – of these victims ever contact a medical lawyer for legal representation. Even so, there are legal rights a victims and their family has to hold the responsible parties accountable for losses suffered.

Any person who thinks that medical malpractice is the cause of an injury or death should speak with a medical lawyer right away. For instance, if you or your loved one has suffered a(n):

• surgical error – including surgery on the wrong body part, an instrument is left behind and anesthesia mistakes
• medication error – including an overdose, a missed dose and the wrong medication
• obstetric error – such as damage to the mother or infant during the delivery process
• misdiagnosis — including missed diagnosis, wrong diagnosis and failure to diagnose
• laboratory mistake – particularly those that result in diagnosis errors

—it’s in your best interest to contact a medical lawyer. You may have a legal claim to compensation for your injuries and losses.

Obtaining Compensation: A Medical Lawyer Can Help

A medical lawyer can evaluate your case to determine your eligibility to file a legal claim. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for both monetary and non-monetary damages such as:

• medical costs and other expenses related to the treatment of your injury
• missed wages and, in the case of permanent disability, loss of earning capacity
• physical pain and suffering
• emotional anguish

If you are filing a case on behalf of a family member, you may be entitled to money for:

• funeral expenses
• loss of financial support
• loss of companionship
• other losses suffered due to the death of your loved one

Be aware, however, that the time you have to file a legal claim is limited by law. As soon as you believe you have a malpractice case, it is in your best interest to talk to a medical lawyer.

Contact a Medical Lawyer at Our Law Firm Today

The attorneys at our law office have extensive experience handling medical malpractice cases, and have secured significant settlements and awards on behalf of their clients. For a free evaluation, contact our firm and speak with a medical lawyer who can tell you your legal options.

It’s estimated that up to 100,000 people die every year in the United States because of preventable medical errors. This makes medical malpractice one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. More so hundreds of thousands people suffer medical injuries that otherwise would have been avoided with the correct precautions. Althought these numbers are alarming there is just a small percentage (less than 15%) of victims or their families who seek compensation they are owed.

Compensation: Part of a System of Checks & Balances

Compensating victims for wrongly suffered injury is a vital part of the system of checks and balances in America’s legal system. In cases of medical malpractice, victims who were injured are given compensation as a financial remedy for losses they suffered; in addition, forces parties responsible to pay for their actions. In fact, compensation is sometimes awarded to victims as a way to punish liable parties and, hopefully, deter them from future negligence or wrongdoing.

What This Means for You

It means that if you’ve been injured or lost a family member due to the negligence of a healthcare professional (for instance, a doctor or nurse), you may be entitled to medical compensation for:

Financial Losses – such as those due to medical costs associated with treating the injury, job loss, the cost of permanent disability, etc.
Non-monetary Losses – such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of companionship, loss of consortium, funeral costs etc.

When to Contact a Malpractice Lawyer

As soon as you suspect that medical malpractice has occurred, you should contact a lawyer. To file a claim for medical compensation there are strict laws that limit the time you have to file, so acting sooner than later is in your benefit. In fact, if you have suffered because of or lost a loved one to any of the following, it’s in your best interest to have your case evaluated:

• Misdiagnosis – for instance, being diagnosed with the wrong condition or illness
• Missed diagnosis – including failure to diagnose cancer
• Ob/Gyn error – including injury to the infant during delivery
• Lab mistake – such as misinterpreted x-rays or imaging scans, blood tests or biopsies
• Surgical mistake – including surgery on the wrong patient, organ or limb
• Hospital infection – from unsanitary conditions or inadequate sterilization procedures
• Medication error – receiving the wrong dose or the wrong medication
• Delayed diagnosis or treatment

These are just a few of the more common instances of medical malpractice, but negligence comes in many forms and you have a right to know whether negligence caused your injury or loved one’s death.

Talk to an Attorney about Medical Compensation

The lawyers at our law firm are dedicated to helping victims of malpractice seek the medical compensation they deserve. Our attorneys have the resources to help you and we have obtained a substantial settlements and awards for our clients.

Speak with an attorney at our law firm for a free claim evaluation. We will evaluate your case, answer the legal questions you may have and inform you of your legal options.