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Common Mistakes In Medical Field

Mistakes happen, but you trust your doctor and medical team to do everything within their power to prevent any harm from befalling you. At SMT Legal, the Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorneys will evaluate your claim thoroughly and retain the medical experts needed to evaluate and validate your case. Their attorneys will determine all types of damages that may be available in your case as well as the total value of the recoverable damages.

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Common Mistakes In Medical Field

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  1. COMMON MISTAKES IN MEDICAL FIELD

  2. When you’re sick, you rely on your doctor and other medical professionals to take care of you to the best of their abilities. Medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States, surpassed in number only by deaths from cancer and heart disease. If you or someone you love has fallen victim to medical malpractice, you have a right to file a claim to seek compensation for your injuries.

  3. Common Mistakes Misdiagnosis Failing to diagnose a condition or disease in a timely manner Adverse drug effects Central line-associated bloodstream infections Labor and/or birth injuries Surgical site infections Surgery performed at an incorrect site Venous thrombosis (blood clots) Medication mix-ups Medical record mix-ups ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

  4. Statistics On Medical Malpractice Statistics on medical malpractice include: Approximately 225,000 people die each year from a form of medical malpractice, ranging from incorrect medication dosages to surgical errors or wrong diagnosis. Medical malpractice is the third common cause of death in the U.S. Half of the medical malpractice suits are filed against practicing surgeons, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 106,000 patients die every year due to adverse effects from their medication. ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

  5. When Does Misdiagnosis Qualify As Malpractice? Misdiagnosis does not automatically qualify as medical malpractice, as medicine is not an exact science. However, it may be considered malpractice if your doctor failed to get your medical history or order appropriate tests for the illness, or recognize the symptoms of an illness. A malpractice claim only has any merit if you suffer an injury, loss, or damage from misdiagnosis and consequent treatment.

  6. Hire An Attorney At SMT Legal, the Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorneys will evaluate your claim thoroughly and retain the medical experts needed to evaluate and validate your case. Their attorneys will determine all types of damages that may be available in your case as well as the total value of the recoverable damages.

  7. Contact Details 412-765-3345 Phone No. Websites Address www.smalawgroup.co m/contact/ 114 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  8. ThankYou

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