Medical malpractice is a tragic reality in many people's lives. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 die in the U.S. every year due to hospital or doctor errors. Many more suffered from serious health complications or injuries. What makes these cases so heartbreaking is that people trust medical professionals to have their best interests in mind and seek to make every effort to help them. When the exact opposite happens, it can be difficult for them to know where to turn for help. If you or a member of your family were injured or suffered an illness and you believe it was due to medical negligence, please contact a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.
There are countless types of medical malpractice; however, there are some errors that are more common than others. Anesthesia is used for numerous types of surgeries to numb the area of the patient being operated on or to completely put the patient to sleep. This drug is safe when used correctly, but when it is administered in the wrong dosages or the patient is not properly monitored, it can result in death. If the anesthesiologist fails to notice a complication or see that the patient is having an adverse reaction to the drug, they could be held liable for negative consequences.
Another heart-rending consequence of medical malpractice is birth injuries. Birth injuries can occur while the baby is still in the womb or may be sustained during labor and delivery. Some of these injuries are unavoidable, while others are the direct result of a doctor error. There are many types of drugs that can lead to birth defects, but usually the manufacturer places warning labels on the medication. If they failed to do so or your doctor prescribed you drugs that proved to be harmful to your unborn child, this could be a case of medical malpractice. Brachial plexus injuries are also common during delivery. In some cases, a Caesarean section should have performed as would have avoided damage to these nerves in the baby's neck and arm. Any wrenching or pulling to the child's shoulder or neck can damage the brachial plexus and lead to paralysis.
Lastly, many people are made to suffer when their doctor failed to diagnose them correctly, and thus, failed to give them the proper treatment. The incorrect treatment may be ineffective in the least, and at the worst, make the condition graver. There are several variables which may lead a doctor to give a misdiagnosis, one of which is negligence. It is their responsibility to investigate every possible avenue regarding what the problem may be and it is on them if a patient suffers. If you have been the victim of any of these types of injuries, please contact a legal representative from your area so that you can get the justice you deserve.
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