Common Types Of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

When a patient is under the care of a doctor or other healthcare professional, medical malpractice can occur when mistakes are made that lead to injury or death of the patient. Medical malpractice is more common than what many people may realize; if you have not been the victim of medical malpractice, chances are you know someone who has.

The following examples are some of the most common injuries associated with medical malpractice.

Birth Injury: Some common birth injuries that occur because of medical malpractice include, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, and brain damage. The injury may occur before, during, or shortly after delivery and may be caused by a number of factors, such as failure to diagnose Rh factor incompatibility, lack of oxygen, etc.

Defective Medical Products or Drugs: Those who suffer injuries related to a defective drug or medical product may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer, as well as the distributor, hospital, or doctor. Two important factors could determine if a medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed; they include the patient not being warned of the possible side effects of the medication, or if the product does not meet safety standards.

Surgical Errors: Most surgeries come with a certain amount of risk to begin with, but when you add poor medical care to the mix, the outcome can be devastating. Injury due to surgical error may include, poor evaluation, preparation, post surgery care, as well as mistakes during surgery.

Anesthesia Errors: If anesthesia is not administered correctly the result can be serious injury or death. It is the anesthesiologist’s job to ensure that the patient does not have any  conditions that could cause complications with the anesthesia. If this isn’t done, or the anesthesia is administered wrong; the result could be medical malpractice.

Misdiagnosed Illness, or Failure to Diagnose: This is one of the most common types of medical malpractice cases. If a doctor has sufficient information to diagnose an illness and doesn’t, they may be held liable for injuries as a result.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of medical malpractice, a personal injury attorney can help you determine if you may have a right to compensation.

By: Daniel Beasley

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