Doctor malpractice is an unfortunate but growing problem in the United States, with thousands of victims suffering severe injury and death every year. Victims of doctor malpractice and those who have lost loved ones due to medical negligence may be entitled to money for the damages they’ve suffered—financial, emotional and/or physical.

The attorneys at Burke & Eisner have helped numerous clients obtain significant compensation for losses such as:

• Medical treatment costs
• Lost wages 
• Permanent disability and/or disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of companionship and/or support

We strive to obtain the best outcome possible for each and every one of our clients. If you think doctor malpractice caused your injuries or the death of your family member, we’ll evaluate your case free of charge and explain your legal options.

Dr Malpractice Is Not Uncommon

More than 50 percent of doctors who participated in a large-scale government study reported involvement in a serious medical error, and nearly 75 percent said they were involved with a minor medical error. These findings were released by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2008, nearly a decade after a report by the Institute of Medicine found that medical errors are responsible for up to 98,000 deaths in the United States every year.

What’s even more distressing than these numbers is the fact that doctor malpractice may be underreported because of the culture of secrecy among physicians, who often fear legal or professional consequences.

Whenever a patient suspects doctor malpractice, he/she should have their case evaluated by an attorney.

Do You Suspect Dr Malpractice?

Any kind of doctor, regardless of specialty, is capable of malpractice—anesthesiologists, emergency room physicians, surgeons, obstetricians, oncologists, etc.  If you have suffered because of any of the following, you should speak to a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible:

• Misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis
• Traumatic labor and delivery (and your child was subsequently diagnosed with cerebral palsy, brain damage or Erb’s palsy)
• A surgical mistake or anesthesia error
• A medication error
• Delayed diagnosis and/or treatment
• Infection acquired due to inadequate sterilization (often after a hospital stay)
• A laboratory mistake

Doctor mistakes can and often do have catastrophic consequences, including disability, coma and even death. In addition to the physical and emotional damages of dr malpractice are the financial consequences, which may include lost wages or job loss and significant medical expenses.

Contact a Dr Malpractice Lawyer

Make sure your legal rights are protected—Contact a lawyer who represents victims of dr malpractice for a case evaluation if you think your injuries could have been prevented with proper care.

The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better since all medical malpractice cases are subject to strict legal time limits. At Burke & Eisner, we offer free claim evaluations and we’ll be glad to answer your legal questions about dr malpractice.

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See Also:

• Physician Malpractice
• Medical Lawsuits

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