Physician Malpractice
Patients place their trust in physicians, and it is the physician’s duty to honor that trust by ensuring patient safety. This is crucial because any error or negligence on the part of the physician can have serious and lasting consequences for the patient. Unfortunately, physician malpractice is increasingly common in the United States, resulting in thousands of injuries and fatalities each year.
The attorneys at Burke & Eisner represent victims of physician malpractice, and are dedicated to helping clients obtain fair compensation for their injuries and losses.
Alarming Statistics
Approximately 98,000 deaths each year are due to preventable medical errors, according to a 1999 Institute of Medicine report. Additional statistics estimate that hundreds of thousands more are injured every year because of preventable mistakes.
Perhaps not surprising, then, is the fact that more than half of physicians surveyed for a large-scale government study admitted to being involved with a serious medical error. And nearly three-quarters admitted to involvement with a minor error.
As shocking as these numbers are, they may not reflect the true magnitude of the problem. Experts suspect that the numbers are underreported because:
- Physicians fear any professional and legal consequences of their mistakes
- Patients may not be aware of the malpractice
However, patients who do suspect their injuries are due to physician malpractice should consult an attorney as soon as possible for a case evaluation.
Victims of Physician Malpractice Have Rights
Those who have been harmed because of the negligence or wrongdoing of a physician or other medical professional have certain legal rights, including the right to be compensated for any losses they’ve suffered as a result of the malpractice.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of any of the following types of physician malpractice, it’s in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney:
- Misdiagnosis
- Missed diagnosis
- Improper or undue treatment
- Surgery on the wrong body part
- A surgical instrument was left behind
- Infection from contaminated instruments
- Delayed treatment
Any of these or other forms of physician malpractice may result in severe consequences, including paralysis, organ damage, disability, hemorrhage, stroke, coma and/or death, and victims may be able to recover medical costs and additional damages.
However, time is of the essence when it comes to medical malpractice claims. A statute of limitations (strict legal deadline) restricts the time individuals have to file a claim, so it’s important to have your case evaluated sooner rather than later to ensure your rights are fully protected.
Find Out If You Have a Case
Burke & Eisner offers free claim evaluations for individuals who think they’ve been harmed by physician malpractice. Contact us today to speak with one of our experienced attorney about your circumstances. We’ll be glad to answer your legal questions and provide you with information regarding your rights and options.
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-- Fill out the Contact Us form in the Upper Right part of this page.
-- Use the Contact Us form located on the Instant Answer Page
-- Call us: 1-800-838-0800
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