Medical Malpractice

A claim of medical malpractice occurs when a medical facility or health care professional fails to follow standard medical procedures and deviates from the standard of care resulting in a patient's injury.

 

A detailed and thorough analysis of medical records by expert witnesses is required to properly assess a potential claim of medical negligence.  There are several types of medical negligence cases. For example, a claim of medical malpractice based upon improper treatment occurs when a medical facility or health care professional fails to follow standard medical procedures and deviates from the standard of care.

 

Another type of medical malpractice case involves a bed sore or pressure ulcer. These injuries are usually preventable; however, sometimes negligence occurs and a patient suffers with a bed sore that can affect the skin and then tunnel down to the bone where it can lead to osteomyelitis (bone infection). If left untreated, this could cause serious health problems. Bed sores can cause serious and chronic pain and suffering. 

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Other types of medical negligence include:​

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Surgical Errors

Brain Injuries

Nursing Home Negligence

Failure to Diagnose