There has been a great outcry in the medical community about the high cost to society of medical malpractice litigation. Among the claims made by those in the healthcare industry are that medical malpractice litigation drives up insurance premiums for doctors and causes them to leave the practice of medicine.

However, medical malpractice litigation actually has a positive impact on healthcare in the United States:

• Medical malpractice claims can signal to hospitals, medical facilities and healthcare providers that procedures need to be reviewed or strengthened.
  
• Claims can have a deterrent effect – they can deter a specific doctor from repeating the same mistake, and also deter other healthcare providers from making the same or similar mistake. In other words, the prospect of liability can create an atmosphere in which doctors increase the level of care they provide to avoid error.

While some may argue that this leads to the practice of defensive medicine, the fact is that doctors should always act in such a way as to avoid error – not just avoid liability for one.

The law is intended to protect individuals from being wrongfully harmed, and the right to sue a negligent party(s) for damages is an integral part of our country’s system of checks and balances.

Attorneys Experienced in Medical Malpractice Litigation

Individuals who are interested in pursuing legal action against a medical professional should understand the importance of finding a knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney. Medical malpractice litigation is extremely complex, and often costly. Consequently, it’s imperative that the firm have the legal and financial resources to litigate the case properly.

The attorneys at Burke & Eisner have decades of combined experience representing clients involved in medical malpractice litigation. We have handled a wide array of cases – from cancer misdiagnoses to birth injuries like cerebral palsy – and we have seen firsthand the physical, emotional and financial damages caused by medical negligence. In our years of service to injured clients, we have secured tens of millions of dollars in compensation for damages such as lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and mental anguish, among others.

Contact Burke & Eisner Today

If you would like to talk to an attorney about a medical malpractice claim, contact Burke & Eisner today. One of our attorneys will be glad to evaluate your claim at no cost to you and provide you with information regarding your legal options.

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See Also:

    * Medical Attorney

    * Medical Lawsuits

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