Medical Malpractice

WHAT IS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Medical malpractice is a negligent or careless act committed by a doctor or other health care provider. If an injury to a patient occurs while a medical provider is performing below the standard of care required in diagnosing or treating medical conditions, the patient may have a cause of action for medical malpractice against that medical provider. The "standard of care" is the accepted standard recognized by other health care providers in the same field of medicine under similar circumstances. The following list is provided to illustrate what is meant by the term "below the standard of care:"

• Failing to diagnose a tumor while reading an x-ray
• Puncturing a nearby organ or tissue during surgery
• Improperly performing surgery or a procedure
• Failing to remove a sponge or other article after surgery
• Failing to properly deliver a baby, resulting in cerebral palsy or other brain damage
• Failing to care properly for the mother before or during delivery
• Failing to order necessary and appropriate medical tests
• Failing to diagnose a condition in time to treat it properly
• Failing to refer a case to a medical specialist
• Prescribing incorrect medication
• Incorrect diagnosis that results in a failure to treat a medical condition
• Negligent caring for an elderly patient
• Failing to properly administer anesthesia
• Emergency room negligence

WHO CAN BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE?

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NOW?

Not every bad result is due to medical negligence. The fact is, the majority of health care providers do good work. That being said, mistakes are still made by medical providers who injure thousands of people each year and adversely affect them and their families forever. If you have undergone any form of medical treatment which, you believe, resulted in either an injury to you or a worsening of your condition, you may be a victim of medical malpractice and need to obtain qualified legal counsel immediately.

Medical malpractice law is extremely complicated and there are legal issues, such as statutes of limitation, which could affect your ability to recover. It is critical that you choose an attorney who specializes in this area and is experienced in it. Benjamin Fogel has over thirty years of success and will provide you with competent and quality legal advice. Call 1-800-222-5862 now for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Benjamin Fogel
Benjamin Fogel, Inc.
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Telephone: 1-(800) 222-5862 or (818) 382-2222
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