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Have you or a loved one experienced medical malpractice and need legal assistance?
Goldberg & Loren are experienced medical malpractice lawyers in the US who can help you navigate the complex legal system and fight for the compensation you deserve.
With a track record of success, they have the knowledge, resources, and dedication to take on even the most challenging cases. If you’re looking for skilled and compassionate legal representation, look no further than Goldberg & Loren.
They understand the pain and suffering that can result from medical malpractice, and they are committed to holding negligent healthcare providers accountable. With their expertise by your side, you can have peace of mind knowing that your case is in capable hands.
Contact Goldberg & Loren today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward justice and compensation for your medical malpractice claim. Don’t wait any longer; your rights deserve to be protected!
Definition of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice refers to the negligence or improper treatment of a patient by a healthcare professional that deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm or injury to the patient. These cases involve a wide range of errors, such as misdiagnosis, anesthesia errors, and more.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases
At Goldberg & Loren, our medical malpractice lawyers specialize in handling cases where individuals have suffered injuries or harm due to the negligence or improper care of a healthcare provider.
Our primary goal is to hold healthcare providers accountable for their actions and ensure that our clients receive fair compensation for their injuries and losses.
Birth Injury Cases
Birth injuries are a particularly distressing type of medical malpractice case that medical malpractice lawyers handle. These cases involve negligence on the part of healthcare providers during the birth process, resulting in harm to the baby. Some common examples of birth injury cases include:
- failure to properly monitor the baby's vital signs during labor
- improper use of medical tools or techniques such as forceps or vacuum extractors
- lack of timely and appropriate medical interventions when complications arise
The impact of birth injuries on newborn babies and their families can be devastating. These injuries can lead to long-term or permanent disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, which affects a child’s motor skills, muscle tone, and movement.
The physical, emotional, and financial toll of caring for a child with a birth injury can be overwhelming for families. Parents may choose to take legal action in birth injury cases to seek justice for their child and secure financial compensation for medical expenses, ongoing care, and future needs.
Medical malpractice lawyers with expertise in birth injury cases can navigate the complex legal process and hold the responsible healthcare providers accountable for their negligence.
If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, consult with our experienced medical malpractice lawyers, who specialize in handling birth injury cases. They can provide you with the guidance and support you need during this difficult time.
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors are serious and preventable mistakes that can occur during surgical procedures. These errors can have devastating consequences for patients, leading to:
- death
- permanent injuries
- prolonged recovery times
One type of surgical error is the unintentional retention of foreign objects, such as surgical instruments or sponges, inside a patient’s body. This can result in infections, organ damage, or additional surgery to remove the objects.
Another type is wrong-site surgery, where a surgeon operates on the wrong part of the body or performs an entirely unnecessary procedure. [1]
Failure to monitor vital signs during surgery can also lead to complications, such as oxygen deprivation or excessive bleeding.
Hospital negligence can contribute to surgical errors. Instances such as unnecessary surgeries, where procedures are performed without valid medical reasons, can increase the risk of errors.
Medical Errors
Medication errors are a common form of medical malpractice and can have serious consequences for patients. These errors can occur at different stages, including prescribing, administering, or monitoring medications. Some types of medication errors that can arise in a medical malpractice case are:
Administering Errors – These errors occur when a nurse or healthcare professional gives the wrong medication or the incorrect dosage to a patient. This can happen due to negligence, distractions, confusion, or lack of proper training.
Dispensing Errors – These errors happen in the pharmacy when the wrong medication or incorrect dosage is given to the patient. It can result from misinterpretation of the prescription or confusion between similar-looking medications.
Monitoring Errors – This type of error occurs when healthcare professionals fail to monitor the patient’s response to medication appropriately. It can lead to delayed recognition of adverse reactions or failure to adjust medication doses as needed.
Prescribing Errors – These occur when a healthcare provider writes the wrong medication or the wrong dosage on a patient’s prescription. It can also involve prescribing medication to a patient with known allergies or drug interactions.
Medication mistakes can happen due to various reasons, including inadequate communication between healthcare providers, lack of knowledge or training, fatigue, or rushing through the medication administration process. These errors can have severe consequences, including:
- harmful side effects
- worsening of the patient's condition
- wrongful death
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia errors refer to mistakes or negligence that occur during the administration of anesthesia to a patient. Anesthesia is a critical component of various medical procedures, ensuring that patients remain pain-free and unconscious during surgery.
When errors occur in the anesthesia process, they can have significant consequences for the patient’s health and well-being. These errors can happen at any stage of the anesthesia process, including:
- administration of anesthesia
- postoperative care
- preoperative evaluation
One common type of anesthesia error is improper medication dosage. An anesthesiologist must carefully calculate and administer the appropriate amount of anesthesia medication based on a patient’s:
- medical history
- procedure requirements
- weight
If the dosage is too high, it can result in harmful side effects such as respiratory distress or cardiac arrest. On the other hand, an insufficient dosage of anesthesia can lead to inadequate pain control, causing the patient to wake up during the surgery or experience excessive pain.
Other anesthesia errors may include failure to monitor the patient’s vital signs adequately, resulting in delays in detecting and responding to critical changes in the patient’s condition. These errors can put the patient at risk of complications such as:
- death
- hypoxia
- organ damage
Communication errors or misunderstandings between medical staff during the surgery can lead to mistakes in administering the anesthesia or other medications, potentially causing harm to the patient.
It is important to understand that anesthesia errors can have long-lasting physical and emotional consequences for the patient. Survivors of anesthesia errors may experience:
- anxiety
- depression
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
They may also suffer from physical injuries such as brain damage, nerve damage, or paralysis. In some cases, anesthesia errors can even result in wrongful death.
When faced with the devastating consequences of anesthesia errors, victims and their families may seek the assistance of a medical malpractice lawyer.
Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death claims are a key aspect of medical malpractice cases, arising when a patient dies due to the negligence or misconduct of a healthcare professional.
These claims seek to hold physicians accountable for their actions or lack thereof, highlighting the devastating consequences of misdiagnoses and medical errors.
Misdiagnoses can result in delayed or improper treatment, leading to serious complications or even death.
When a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care and their actions result in a patient’s death, a wrongful death claim can provide a means of seeking justice.
In the US, numerous medical malpractice suits are filed each year, emphasizing the prevalence of these cases. It is vital for individuals and their families to understand their rights and options in the event of a wrongful death due to medical malpractice.
At Goldberg & Loren, our experienced personal injury attorneys can guide you through the legal process of filing a wrongful death claim and help you seek the compensation and accountability you deserve.
Compensation for Medical Malpractice Cases
When a medical malpractice case is successful, the victim may be entitled to compensation. The amount of damages awarded in these cases can vary greatly and is dependent on factors such as the extent of the injury.
Whether or not there was permanent damage caused by the negligence, victims may be able to receive compensation for:
Loss of consortium – Loss of consortium claims allow victims to seek compensation for the loss of companionship and emotional support due to medical negligence.
Lost wages – Victims may be able to collect compensation for lost wages and future income if they are unable to return to work due to their injury.
Medical expenses – Victims may be eligible for reimbursement of medical bills, including doctor visits, hospital stays, medications, and therapies related to the medical malpractice incident.
Pain and suffering – Victims may receive compensation for the physical pain and mental anguish caused by medical negligence.
Statistics of Medical Malpractice in the US
Medical malpractice is a serious issue in the US, with hundreds of thousands of people affected each year.
According to an analysis by Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, accounting for an estimated 251,000 fatalities annually. Studies suggest that medical mistakes occur in as many as one out of every three cases. [2]
In 2022, Florida had the highest number of medical malpractice claims, with 670 claims, followed closely by New York, with 659 claims. California, Pennsylvania, and Texas ranked next in line, with 513, 456, and 344 claims, respectively, making up the top five states with the most claims during the year. [3]
Contact Our Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one has been affected by medical malpractice, it is essential to seek legal counsel from an experienced attorney.
Our team of skilled medical malpractice attorneys at Goldberg & Loren can help you understand your rights and hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligence.
We understand that taking legal action in these cases can be intimidating, but we are here to provide you with dedicated legal representation and work to ensure that you receive the compensation and justice you deserve.
Call us at 1-800-731-4878 for a free consultation or fill out the form.
Sources:
[1] Mulloy, D. F. (2008, April 1). Wrong-Site Surgery: A Preventable Medical Error. Patient Safety and Quality – NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2678/
[2] McWilliams, J. M., Barnett, M. L., Roberts, E. T., Hamed, P., & Mehrotra, A. (2019). Did hospital readmissions fall because per Capita admission rates fell? Health Affairs (Project Hope), 38(11), 1840–1844. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00411
[3] Medical Malpractice Payouts by State [Updated March 2023]. (n.d.). Medical Malpractice Payouts by State [Updated March 2023]. https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/medical-malpractice-payouts-by-state/
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