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Medical malpractice describes the mistakes and errors which can result from the negligence of doctors, medical practitioners, or other health care workers. When a healthcare worker fails to provide the standard of care that is outlined by the law of the state in which they practice medicine, those who are adversely affected have a right to seek legal recourse and compensation through medical malpractice lawsuits.
Medical malpractice can take on several forms, each of which entails its own elements of proof and evidence necessary to obtain legal remedy.
When the spinal cord is injured, it could be the result of medical negligence or defective medical products. For example, if the patient is not properly transported to the hospital or is improperly moved during surgery, injuries can be exacerbated and become lifetime disabilities. When spinal cord injuries shift to medical malpractice issues, the best resource is a qualified personal injury attorney.
Birth injuries come in a variety of forms. Many of these are the result of a doctor or other health care worker failing to monitor or oversee the birth process in a way that would prevent such injuries from occurring. For this reason, medical malpractice suits involving birth injuries often can be addressed in court with satisfactory results.
Cerebral palsy describes the condition of brain damage that results in several physical losses and deficiencies from a very early age. Often cerebral palsy is due to a loss of oxygen to the brain because of trauma while in the womb or experienced as a baby or toddler. When the cause of the trauma can be traced back to a doctor of health care worker’s negligence, the law steps in to help compensate.
Misdiagnosis can have terrible effects. It means that an illness is either not treated or is treated when it should not be. Such situations often leave families with hard choices and hard feelings regarding the care they have received. However, there is legal recourse available in instances of misdiagnosis – often in the form of a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Plastic surgery has become quite a common practice, but much like other forms of surgery, things can go wrong – often with devastating consequences. A plastic surgery error doesn’t have to be a complete injustice, however. Victims can turn to the courts and medical malpractice law to ensure that they are adequately compensated for the losses they experience.
When a doctor or health care worker improperly prescribes or administers medication, the results can be debilitating and sometimes even fatal. Concerned families and loved ones need to know that medical malpractice laws are designed to provide a legal remedy for such cases and can be a valuable resource in seeking justice.
If you’ve been the victim of a doctor or health care worker who has not delivered the standard of care that is fitting for your particular condition, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Contact Younessi Law today to discuss the details of your case. We are standing by to offer the competent legal counsel you need.
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