June 4, 2020 Different Types of Medical Errors in Malpractice Cases
When a patient visits a doctor’s office for an evaluation or treatment, or when a patient enters into a hospital…
What is a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Medical malpractice is when a patient is harmed by a medical professional by failing to provide proper health care and treatment. The legal definition of medical malpractice demands that the medical provider must have been negligent. If you have had something bad happen to you due to a serious, preventable medical error, you have the right to hold the medical professional accountable and they should pay you for the harm they caused.
Common types of medical malpractice lawsuits include:
- Failure or delay in diagnosis
- Surgical Errors
- Anesthesia Errors
- Childbirth Injuries
- Medication Errors
- Defective medical products
Additional Medical Malpractice Information
August 25, 2020 Is it Important to Distinguish Between Types of Medical Errors?
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April 29, 2020 I Was Harmed During a Medical Procedure: Do I Have a Case?
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April 3, 2020 How are Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits Related?
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May 18, 2020 Does Comparative Fault Affect Medical Malpractice Claims?
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July 28, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Santa Fe
If you recently suffered an injury after seeking treatment from a healthcare provider or after receiving treatment from a physician,…
June 30, 2020 Electronic Health Records are Not Significantly Reducing Medical Errors
Nobody in Santa Fe should have to worry about whether a serious medical error will result in an injury when…
April 12, 2020 Six Things to Know About Your Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice cases can be complicated and each one is completely unique. If you suffered an injury after seeking treatment…
