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Medical Malpractice Third Leading Cause Of Death!

When you go see a medical professional, you should never have to worry about being harmed due to the careless actions of the provider. Unfortunately, medical mistakes happen all the time in the United States. If you or a loved one have been injured due to the careless actions of a medical professional, you need to seek legal assistance immediately. At The Weitz Firm, LLC, Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney understands that you are going through enough right now.

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Medical Malpractice Third Leading Cause Of Death!

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  1. Medical Malpractice Third Leading Cause Of Death!

  2. When you go see a medical professional, you should never have to worry about being harmed due to the careless actions of the provider. Unfortunately, medical mistakes happen all the time in the United States. Most people do not realize just how often healthcare providers make mistakes. At The The Weitz Firm, LLC Weitz Firm, LLC their qualified and experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys understand that those affected by medical mistakes need compensation. They are ready to help you through this.

  3. What Are The Most Common Medical Mistakes? There are various ways in which medical mistakes occur. This can include the following: Misdiagnosis When a healthcare provider fails to diagnose a patient properly, the patient can suffer irreversible harm. A misdiagnosis can occur if a provider fails to obtain a full medical history, does not properly assess a patient, does not order the correct tests based on the symptoms, etc.

  4. Surgical Mistakes You may have heard of “never events” that can occur during surgery. This includes leaving foreign objects inside of a patient, operating on the wrong body part or wrong patient, performing the wrong surgery on a patient, anesthesia mistakes, and more.

  5. Healthcare-Acquired Infections Medical professionals must use proper infection control protocols at all times. This includes ensuring that high-risk areas are regularly checked and disinfected (IV and central line sites, open wounds, recent surgical sites, and more).

  6. Medication Mistakes All too often, patients and the hospital, and those who have been discharged suffer from medication errors medication errors. This can include receiving the wrong medication, the wrong dosage of their medication, or not receiving their medication at all. Birth Injuries The US lag behind other developed nations when it comes to infant mortality rates and maternal health (this includes prenatal care and post-birth care). During birth, medical professionals can make mistakes that harm an infant. This can include a failure to perform a C-section when indicated, misuse of birthing tools, or improper care following delivery.

  7. If you or a loved one have been injured due to the careless actions of a medical professional, you need to seek legal assistance immediately. At The Weitz Firm, LLC, their Philadelphia medical Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer malpractice lawyer understands that you are going through enough right now. Let them get to work on your case so they can secure the compensation you need. This can include: Compensation for all medical expenses related to the error(s) ★ Coverage of lost income and benefits if you cannot work ★ Loss of enjoyment of life damages ★ Pain and suffering damages ★

  8. 267-587-6240 1528 Walnut Street 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 https://www.theweitzfirm.com/contact.shtml https://www.theweitzfirm.com/contact.shtml

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