A mal practice attorney represents people who have been harmed by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, anesthesiologist or other medical professional. Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of people are the victims of medical errors and statistics suggest that as many as 98,000 of these end in death. If you have been harmed by a medical mistake, a mal practice attorney can evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

When to Contact a Mal Practice Attorney

You should talk to a mal practice attorney if you have suffered any of the following:

• the loss of a limb or body part due to a surgical error
  
• paralysis or other disability as a result of a medical error
  
• injuries caused by a medication mistake , a misdiagnosis or a lab error
  
• life-threatening infection because a foreign object was left inside of you after an operation
  
• the loss of a loved one because of hospital or doctor negligence
  
• 7a traumatic labor and delivery that resulted in a diagnosis of brain damage or cerebral palsy in your child

These represent a few of the more common reasons people contact a mal practice attorney. However, medical negligence can occur in any number of ways and it’s always best to talk to a mal practice attorney if you have questions about something that’s happened to you. The sooner you talk to a mal practice attorney, the sooner you can move on with your life.

What a Mal Practice Attorney Can Do for You

A mal practice attorney can help you in a number of important ways, including:

• Evaluating your case to determine if you have a viable lawsuit
  
• Determining if your case falls within the relevant statute of limitations, which is a time limit for filing your suit
  
• Calculating your damages, which often include pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses
  
• Filing a lawsuit on your behalf against the negligent party(s)
  
• Conducting legal and medical research to support your case
  
• Obtaining expert opinions and testimony
  
• Negotiating a settlement with defendant(s) or, if that’s not possible, arguing your case at trial

Contact a Mal Practice Attorney Today

The mal practice attorneys at Burke & Eisner have helped clients across the country win significant verdicts and settlements for the injuries they have suffered at the hands of negligent medical staff. If you think you have a claim, let one of our mal practice attorneys evaluate your claim free of charge. Contact us today.

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 See Also:

    * Medical Attorney

    * Medical Lawsuits

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