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How a Malpractice Attorney Can Help You File a Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice cases are difficult. They require skilled lawyers and law firms who are prepared to take a case all the way through trial.
Damages resulting from a medical negligence case can include reimbursement for past and expected future medical expenses. If your injury prevents you working in the same way it is possible to receive compensation for future earnings.
Medical Malpractice
The medical malpractice lawyers at Abend & Silber PLLC have helped numerous clients recover damages resulting from negligence of healthcare providers. To prove medical malpractice, it is essential to show that the healthcare provider did not treat patients according to accepted protocols. Also, there must be evidence that this error caused injury or death.
Malpractice claims often include allegations of an incorrect diagnosis or treatment, surgical errors like operating on the wrong body part or leaving instruments inside the patient, inability to monitor a patient following surgery, or improper use of equipment. These mistakes can lead to many different injuries, ranging from permanent damage to visible scars.
Good medicine requires a commitment to be the best physician you can be and the desire to keep up with new techniques and procedures. It is also essential to be aware of the risk of malpractice and understand that you could be sued for a mistake. Additionally, doctors must double check all of their work and make sure they are familiar with rules and regulations.
A number of states have implemented tort reform measures to reduce the costs of litigation by replacing trial and jury systems with alternative dispute resolution processes such as voluntary binding arbitration. These measures are designed to speed up the process and eliminate excessively generous juries. They also screen out non-important cases.
Failure to Diagnose
A failure to diagnose medical malpractice occurs when patients suffer harm as the result of an error by a doctor in diagnosing an illness. When a medical professional fails diagnose an illness or condition the patient might experience an increase of symptoms, severe pain, discomfort, and even death. If a doctor failed to sufficiently investigate your medical condition and you have a serious illness that could have been treated, a lawyer may be able to help to establish a case against the medical professional.
A few common instances of this type of medical malpractice include an undiagnosed cancer, heart attack or stroke, and blood clots, firms like DVT. They are typically caused by doctors who don't follow the correct differential diagnosis procedure. This is a procedure in which doctors develop a list of possible diagnosis and eliminate them by asking questions, looking more closely or ordering tests.
Medical professionals have obligations of care to their patients and must perform this duty in a reasonable manner. Your lawyer will need medical documents to prove that the healthcare professional failed to meet the standard. They will also need to consult with medical experts to assess your case against how other doctors would treat your condition. This typically involves expert testimony and evidence such as studies in the lab or by imaging that show the healthcare professional did not recognize your condition.
Failure to Treat
Modern medicine can do wonders, but when doctors do not treat patients appropriately and properly, the result can be disastrous. Our NYC medical malpractice attorneys deal with cases involving failure to diagnose all types of injuries and diseases. It is important that medical professionals keep a detailed record of their encounters with patients and the results of any tests they may have performed. It is important to be able to communicate clearly with patients and be specific when describing symptoms.
The role of a doctor is to identify the signs of serious illness or disease and prescribe the most appropriate treatment. This includes knowing when to refer the patient for further examination to a specialist.
Failure to act or letting a problem worsen is another type of failure to treat. This kind of medical negligence could result in a deterioration of the condition, a life-threatening injury or even death.
The first step in a case involving the failure to treat is to show that the health provider violated their duty to patients. The next step is to establish that the delay in receiving medical treatment has caused further harm (called "damages" in legalese). This usually involves the testimony of medical expert witnesses. Contrary to many states, New York does not cap the amount of damages that can be awarded to victims of medical malpractice or negligence.
Failure to Refer
A patient should be referred to a doctor who is able to provide treatment is part of the duty of a physician should they find that the patient is suffering from medical problems that are not their expertise. A violation of the standard may occur if a doctor is unable to refer patients to a physician who can provide care. If this occurs, a malpractice case may be filed.
Many doctors who do not refer patients to specialists do so because in fear of having to lose their business, or because insurance companies are urging them to not pay for special treatments for their patients. This kind of medical error could cause serious issues for patients, including delayed diagnosis or even death.
It is important that patients understand that doctors make mistakes and are human. Even if a lapse is not considered to be medical malpractice, it can result in serious injuries to the patient. A malpractice lawsuit may help the patient obtain compensation, and hold the doctor accountable for their actions.
A malpractice claim could serve another purpose, which is to prevent other doctors making the same mistake. When the malpractice of a physician is exposed, it may inspire hospitals to change policies and ensure that all patients are referred to specialists. This can save lives, and reduce future malpractice claims.
