Medical negligence is essentially a breach of professional duty that occurs when a healthcare worker such as a doctor or nurse deviates from accepted standards of medical care. While not all instances of medical negligence result in irreversible harm to the patient, it can sometimes lead to permanent disability, severe pain and suffering, and even fatality.

 

The law allows victims of medical negligence to seek compensation for injuries suffered. These injuries may be physical, financial and/or emotional, and a medical negligence lawyer can help victims assess their damages and advocate for their best interests.

 

Medical Negligence: A Serious Problem

In 1999, the Institute of Medicine released a shocking report on the incidence of medical negligence in the United States. According to the IOM report, preventable medical errors are responsible for as many as 98,000 deaths each year. That’s not to mention the hundreds of thousands more who suffer serious injury.

More recently, experts have suggested that medical negligence is more widespread than generally known since many instances go unreported. Not only are doctors reluctant to come forward and admit their mistakes, but patients may not even be aware that negligence has occurred. Patients who do become aware of a mistake should always report it, and should also consider speaking with a medical negligence lawyer.

 

Are You a Victim of Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence takes many forms and you should always talk to a medical negligence lawyer if you think you have a case. For example, you should have your case evaluated by a medical negligence lawyer if:

 

• You have been injured as a result of a surgical error, medication error, a misdiagnosis, a laboratory mistake or any other type of medical error
  
• Your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you think malpractice may have been a factor (traumatic delivery, lack of oxygen to baby, etc.)
  
• Your loved one died because of an error made by a doctor, nurse, lab technician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional

 

The sooner you contact a medical negligence lawyer after the incident, the better. Strict deadlines apply to all medical negligence lawsuits, and you don’t want to forfeit your legal right to compensation because you delayed taking action. Even if you think the deadline for your case may have passed, it’s still best to talk to a medical negligence lawyer. Deadlines vary by state, and there are some exceptions.

 

Contact a Medical Negligence Lawyer Today

For a free claim evaluation, contact a medical negligence lawyer at Burke & Eisner today. Our attorneys represent victims of medical negligence, and we have secured significant settlements and awards for clients across the country. We have the legal and medical expertise as well as the financial resources to properly and vigorously represent our clients, and we are glad to answer your legal questions and inform you of your options.

 

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 See Also:

    * Medical Lawyer
    * Doctor Malpractice

 

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