If medical malpractice has caused you or your loved one to suffer harm, the medical lawyers at Burke & Eisner can help you understand your legal rights. Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer severe injury or death because of preventable medical mistakes, and our legal system provides victims with the right to hold the responsible party(s) accountable for any damages suffered.

The medical lawyers at Burke & Eisner have extensive experience representing victims of medical negligence and malpractice, and have helped clients across the country secure significant monetary awards and settlements. You may be eligible for compensation, too, but it’s crucial that you have your case evaluated immediately if you think your injuries (or those of a loved one) are due to medical malpractice.

When to Contact Medical Lawyers

Even the most well-intentioned doctors and nurses make mistakes; they are, after all, only human. But there are instances in which mistakes are the result of sheer negligence on the part of the healthcare professional. In fact, many medical errors can be avoided with adherence to accepted medical standards or by taking necessary precautions.

Regardless of whether the mistake was intentional or not, you should always consult medical lawyers after:

• A missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or wrong diagnosis
• A surgical error, including instruments left inside the body, wrong site surgery, or anesthesia mistake
• A prescription/medication error
• An infection contracted because of unsterile conditions, usually in a hospital
• A birth injury, particularly if a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy after a traumatic delivery
• The death of a family member that you suspect is due to a medical error

Experienced medical lawyers can evaluate your circumstances and determine your eligibility to file a lawsuit.

Types of Medical Compensation

Each medical malpractice case is unique, and the damages you may be entitled to depend largely on your particular circumstances. In general, however, recoverable damages often include compensation for medical treatment and related expenses, wage losses, permanent disability or disfigurement, loss of companionship, and other physical, financial and emotional losses.

Deadlines Apply

All medical malpractice cases are subject to a strict legal deadline known as a statute of limitations. This deadline requires victims of medical malpractice to file any legal claims within a certain period of time, generally one to five years after the incident occurred. Statutes vary from state-to-state, and there are some exceptions. The sooner you contact medical lawyers, the better your chances of ensuring your legal rights are protected.

Contact the Medical Lawyers at Burke & Eisner

Let one of the knowledgeable medical lawyers at Burke & Eisner evaluate your case free of charge and learn more about your legal rights and options.

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 See Also:

• Medical Compensation
• Medical Lawsuits

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