Doctors have a duty to their patients — a duty to adhere to accepted standards of practice and to do no harm.

Negligence occurs when there is a breach of this professional duty, and patients who are victims of negligence (or medical malpractice) may take legal action to recover damages and financial losses.

The attorneys at Burke & Eisner represent those who have been injured by malpractice doctors, and we strive to obtain the best possible outcomes for each and every client.

Do You Have a Case against a Malpractice Doctor?

You may have a case against a doctor for malpractice if you were:

• given the wrong dose of medication, the wrong medication, or you were not given medication when you needed it
• denied timely treatment
• diagnosed for a condition you didn’t have, or not diagnosed for a condition you did have

If your child suffered a birth injury because of an error made during delivery, you may have a case of doctor malpractice. For instance, if your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after a traumatic delivery, you should talk to an attorney to determine if malpractice was a factor. You may also wish to talk to an attorney if your family member died as a consequence of malpractice by a doctor. 

It never hurts to have your case evaluated, as you may be entitled to compensation for various damages such as lost wages, pain and suffering, medical expenses, disability, and loss of companionship, among others.

Malpractice Lawsuits against Doctors

Medical malpractice cases against doctors are not as common as the public generally assumes. Only a small fraction, less than 15% according to some statistics, of medical malpractice victims ever sue their doctors. One reason is that many patients do not even realize that they’ve been the victim of malpractice. Another is that malpractice cases against doctors are extremely difficult and expensive to litigate.

However, if you believe you have a case against a doctor for malpractice, you should always have your case evaluated by an attorney as soon as possible. An experienced medical malpractice attorney will have the legal and financial resources to help you litigate a case if you have one.

Contact an Attorney about Malpractice by Doctors

The time limit for filing a malpractice case against a doctor is very strict. For this reason, it’s best to act as soon as you suspect malpractice by a doctor has occurred. If you have a legal question about a medical malpractice case, contact Burke & Eisner today.

One of our attorneys will evaluate your claim and determine your eligibility to file a lawsuit against a malpractice doctor. We’ve helped numerous clients across the country with their malpractice cases, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions and provide you with the legal advice you need to move forward with your life.

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 See Also:

• Medical Lawsuits
• Malpractice List

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