The rate of medical malpractice in the United States has been called “epidemic” by the Institute of Medicine. Medical malpractice happens in hospitals, medical facilities, and other places where healthcare is administered by doctors, nurses, lab technicians and similar medical staff. In fact, medical malpractice is responsible for close to 100,000 deaths each year and hundreds of thousands more injuries as a result of:

• Diagnostic errors such as delayed diagnoses, failures to diagnose and misdiagnoses
• Laboratory errors involving the misinterpretation of x-rays, blood tests, biopsies, etc.
• Surgical mistakes involving the removal of the wrong body part
• Infections due to unsanitary or non-sterile conditions
• Delivery room errors such as failure to respond to fetal distress or use of excessive force

If you or your loved one has suffered any of these, a medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your case and determine your eligibility to seek compensation.

What a Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Do for You

As soon as you think negligence has occurred and caused you harm, you should seek the advice of a medical malpractice attorney. At Burke & Eisner, we offer free claim evaluations. During your no-cost consultation, one of our medical malpractice attorneys will take the time to answer any pertinent legal questions you may have and explain your legal options.  

If it is determined that you have a viable case, a medical malpractice attorney with our firm will discuss with you a possible course of action. The first step in any case usually involves filing a lawsuit against the responsible party(s) – often a hospital, medical group, doctor and/or nurse.

Your medical malpractice attorney may attempt to negotiate a settlement with the defendant(s) before the case goes to trial. However, if a settlement cannot be reached, your medical malpractice attorney will be ready to fight on your behalf in court.

Whatever the circumstances of your case, your medical malpractice attorney will strive to ensure your interests are maximized and you receive the compensation you deserve for the losses you’ve endured. The medical malpractice attorneys at Burke & Eisner have recovered millions of dollars in damages for clients across the country, including compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Medical costs stemming from the malpractice

Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney Today

The best time to contact a medical malpractice attorney is the moment you believe that your injury (or that of your loved one) was caused by the negligence of a healthcare professional. This is the first step to ensuring that your legal rights will be protected, especially since all medical malpractice lawsuits are held to strict time limits. Most states require that lawsuits be filed within two to three years from the time the malpractice occurred. However, there are some exceptions and a medical malpractice lawyer can inform you of any laws that may apply to your case.

For a free claim evaluation, contact a medical malpractice attorney at Burke & Eisner today.

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    *Medical Compensation
    *Medical Lawsuits

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