Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare professionals neglect to provide patients with proper treatment and appropriate action or give subpar treatment that harms, injures, or leads to a person’s death. Lowenthal & Abrams, Injury Attorneys are here to seek justice for victims of medical malpractice and help them get the compensation they deserve. 

Keep reading to learn about the common forms of medical malpractice and whether you have a viable lawsuit.

The Most Common Medical Mistakes

Here are some of the common types of medical errors and neglect that could serve as the basis for a lawsuit:

• Unnecessary or incorrect surgery
• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
• Failure to order appropriate tests or act on results
• Failure to follow up with patients
• Premature discharge
• Prescribing the wrong dosage or the wrong medication
• Leaving things inside a patient’s body after surgery
• Operating on the wrong part of the body
• Fatal infections acquired in the hospital
• Pressure ulcers or bedsores 

How Do I Know If I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

You may have a valid medical malpractice case if:

• Your doctor did not follow through with their duty of care
• Your standard of care was violated. Standard of care is the level at which medical experts are supposed to treat you, so not following specific procedures and protocols counts as a violation
• You have suffered actual injuries
• You can provide proof of the damages you suffered

Our experienced team of medical malpractice attorneys will review your situation and determine if you have a strong case. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Suit?

There is a limited period to sue your doctor if they have made a mistake. This varies from state to state, but in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the claim must be made within a two-year period. In New York, there is a two-and-a-half period. There are only exceptions for children who are unable to identify the medical malpractice immediately. This is called the discovery rule, and although the claim can be made outside of the time, it is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible. If your suit is not filed in a timely manner, you could lose your right to collect any compensation.

Injured Due to a Doctor’s Mistake? Speak With a Skilled Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you or someone you know has experienced medical mistreatment, contact our seasoned team of legal professionals at Lowenthal & Abrams, Injury Attorneys. Our lawyers have won substantial verdicts and settlements for our clients, and we strive to provide dedicated representation to each and every person in need. 

When the insurance company does not offer you the compensation you deserve, we are here to step in and take your medical malpractice claim to court. Call today to schedule a free consultation.