Doctors and nurses have a duty to exercise a certain standard of care and when they breach this duty, it can result in serious damages to the patient. In the United States, medical malpractice is a growing problem. Statistics show that medical errors cause hundreds of thousands of injuries every year – as many as 100,000 of which result in death.

How Medical Malpractice Lawyers Help

Medical malpractice lawyers act as advocates for those harmed by the negligence of doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other individuals and organizations that have a professional obligation to their patients. Specifically, medical malpractice lawyers help injured individuals recover their damages, typically in the form of monetary compensation for losses such as:

• Medical costs
  
• Past and future lost wages
  
• Pain and suffering

The medical malpractice lawyers at Burke & Eisner have helped victims of negligence across the United States secure millions of dollars in compensation for the damages they suffered and we may be able to help you too. 

Do You Have a Case?

There are many different types of negligence cases, and only experienced medical malpractice lawyers can evaluate a claim to determine whether it can be pursued legally. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to have medical malpractice lawyers evaluate your claim if:

• A doctor failed to obtain your informed consent prior to a medical procedure
  
• A nurse performed a procedure which he/she was not qualified to perform
  
• A surgeon operated on the wrong body part or left a surgical instrument inside your body
  
• A doctor or nurse administered too much medication or the wrong type of medication
  
• A laboratory error resulted in a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
  
• You suffered an IV error
  
• You were denied timely treatment – during labor and delivery, this can result in harm to the mother and/or the infant
  
• A nurse failed to call a doctor when necessary

Even if you have suffered something you don’t see listed here, you should consider consulting a medical malpractice lawyer. At Burke and Eisner, our medical malpractice lawyers offer free claim evaluations and we’re glad to help those who’ve been injured learn more about their legal rights.

Protect Your Rights

Contacting medical malpractice lawyers as soon as you suspect negligence is crucial to protecting your legal rights. State laws limit the amount of time injured individuals have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit – this time limit is known as a statute of limitations and it varies by state.

Let our medical malpractice attorneys help you understand more about your legal rights. We will hear the circumstances of your claim, determine if you have a possible case, and explore your options with you.

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 See Also:

    * Medical Malpractice Attorney

    * Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

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