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Types Of Medical Negligence Made By Healthcare Professionals New estimates indicate more than 1.3 million medical malpractice claims are filed each year in the United States. Although mistakes are made in every profession, an error made by a healthcare professional could have serious implications or even be fatal for the patient. If you or someone you love has been harmed by medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
What is Medical Malpractice? Healthcare professionals are held to a professional standard of care. This means that the medical provider must provide services that meet a reasonable level of care that another professional with a similar background would provide in a similar situation. If the healthcare professional provides substandard care, it may be considered negligence and the patient may be entitled to compensatory damages for resulting injuries.
Examples of Medical Negligence Medical malpractice is not limited to a particular field of medicine. It can happen in any area of medicine. Ten common mistakes made by healthcare professionals that may lead to medical malpractice claims include:- • Failure to properly diagnose a medical condition • Failure to provide the proper and adequate treatment for condition. • Failure to provide timely treatment for a medical condition. • Failure to obtain informed consent prior to providing medical treatment or conducting a medical procedure.
Examples of Medical Negligence • Providing unnecessary or excessive treatment. • Operating on the wrong body part. • Inadequate monitoring after a medical procedure or treatment. • Providing the wrong medication or dosage of medication. • Failure to provide proper anesthesia prior to a surgical procedure. • Failure to provide proper prenatal care or proper care during childbirth. • Using difficult medical Jargons that are difficult to understand by a patient.
Two-thirds of medical errors are preventable. Regardless of what type of negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. To ensure that you get the full extent of the compensation that you are entitled to, you should consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney immediately.
Recovery for Medical Negligence The consequences of negligence can be devastating for both the victim and their family members. If you suffered injuries or losses due to a medical error, you may be entitled to compensation for:- • Medical bills and any other costs associated to correcting the problems caused by the negligence. • Loss of wages and loss of potential future earning capacity. • Pain and suffering. • Emotional distress.
Certain mistakes can be fatal. When errors result in the death of the patient, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. It is essential to know that there is a time limit to file a case for malpractice and it varies state to state. In some states, the time limit starts when the malpractice occurred, but in some states, it starts when a patient discovered the injury that may take few months to years. Moreover, you have sufficient proof to prove that there is a doctor and patient relationship has been established means the doctor agreed to see you and started a treatment.
