Medical Malpractice

According to a study, approximately 195,000 patients in the United States die each year due to in-hospital medical errors that could have been prevented. Research also shows that there are between 15,000 to 19,000 medical malpractice lawsuits filed against the country’s doctors on a yearly basis.

Medical malpractice generally occurs when a doctor, hospital, or other health care professional, provider, or facility causes injury, harm, or death to a patient due to a negligent act or an act of omission. This negligence may stem from an error in diagnosis, treatment, medication dosage, health management, or aftercare.

Medical malpractice laws provide a way for patients to recover monetary compensation

Medical Malpractice Characteristics

In order to be considered medical malpractice, the law states that a claim must possess the following characteristics:

• A violation of an owed standard of medical care
• An injury caused by the negligence of a health care professional or facility
• The injury resulting in significant damages such as significant medical bills, short-term or long-term disability, pain and suffering, and loss of income

Common Examples of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice does not necessarily occur every time he patient is unhappy with a course of treatment or its outcome, or every time the doctor makes a mistake. As mentioned above, there must be negligence, and this negligence or incompetence must cause serious harm or injury to a patient.

Common examples of medical malpractice include:

• Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis
• Failure to properly administer medications
• Surgery errors
• Negligent prenatal care
• Negligence during childbirth

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If you were involved in a case of medical malpractice in Scranton, you may experience physical, financial, emotional and psychological difficulties. Not only will you be dealing with your injuries, but you’ll also be facing costly medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, mental anguish, as well as pain and suffering. A medical malpractice attorney may be able to help you recover damages for your injuries.

We know that you are more than just a statistic or claim number. At our law firm, our committed and experienced medical malpractice lawyers will work hard to protect your rights, and will help you obtain a fair and just settlement for your injuries.