Medical malpractice lawsuits fall under the category of personal injury cases. However, they are quite different from other personal injury lawsuits such as an auto accident, or accidental injury due to the carelessness of another.
What is a medical malpractice lawsuit?
A medical malpractice case is when an individual suffers an injury due to irresponsible behavior by a doctor or medical practitioner.
A medical malpractice lawsuit is more complicated because it requires some knowledge about the medical procedures, etc. Besides, this is the only type of personal injury lawsuit where the individual filing the lawsuit needs to bring an affidavit from a physician claiming that the injury was caused due to the negligence of the doctor.
Medical malpractice cases are harder to prove when compared with other types of personal injury cases. Medical malpractice cases involve expenses such as paying expert witnesses to review medical records and testify in court. However, the compensation, not awarded, is much higher in a medical malpractice case when compared with another personal injury lawsuit.
You can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in the following cases:
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Incorrect Diagnosis:
Early diagnosis in many critical illnesses helps cure it. However, if the doctor does not read the signs and symptoms early, the disease may grow out of proportion. Hence, an accurate diagnosis by a medical practitioner is a must. And, if he happens to err on this, he could face a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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Treatment Mistakes:
Some doctors treat a patient based on superficial conditions without diagnosing the root cause for their problem and addressing them. This can lead to diseases growing out of proportion, becoming irreversible, or may even cause deaths. You can file a medical malpractice lawsuit against such doctors if you or someone known to you suffers a medical condition due to wrong treatment.
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Mistakes and Errors caused During Surgical Processes:
Any carelessness during a surgical process can have severe repercussions. Whether it is major or minor surgery, the patient can suffer long-term complications or even death due to the negligence of any member of the surgical team.
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Wrongful Death:
Medical negligence can cause the death of a patient. This is a very traumatic experience for the family members. The negligence of the medical practitioner needs to be proved to claim compensation in such cases.
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Labor and Delivery Related Cases:
Pregnancy and childbirth in a nine-month process with critical events and even emergencies. The mother needs to be under the care of a doctor throughout the process. The doctor is responsible for the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby when it is born. Any negligence by the doctor can lead to complications for the health of the mother and the baby. For instance, delays in delivery or emergency Sections can even lead to death. Besides, negligent delivery practices can cause severe health issues in the baby that may be irreversible in some cases.
A medical malpractice lawsuit should be represented by a lawyer who specializes in such types of cases. If you need to file medical malpractice against a medical practitioner, connect with the personal injury lawyers at Autrey Law Firm!
