{"id":2519,"date":"2021-11-29T14:28:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomganim.com\/attorney\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2021-11-30T15:34:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T20:34:32","slug":"common-medical-malpractice-lawsuits-and-when-to-consult-a-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tomganim.com\/attorney\/2021\/11\/29\/common-medical-malpractice-lawsuits-and-when-to-consult-a-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Medical Malpractice Lawsuits and When to Consult a Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2519\" class=\"elementor elementor-2519\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0df58d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0df58d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-737cc57\" data-id=\"737cc57\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-347a0c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"347a0c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After reading this blog post on when to get a legal consultation from an experienced medical malpractice lawyer, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p><ul><li>Why you may need a medical malpractice lawyer<\/li><li>What the five most common types of medical malpractice lawsuits are<\/li><li>Who to call if you believe you\u2019ve been a victim of medical malpractice<\/li><\/ul><p>While individuals and families may never recover physically or emotionally from the results of inadequate care or medical error, the legal system allows for them to seek damages from those responsible. With the help of an experienced medical malpractice attorney, it may be possible to regain financial losses stemming from the situation to help put the situation behind you and move on.<\/p><h2>How a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Help You<\/h2><p>A malpractice lawyer can be your partner should you or a family member experience the effects of substandard care or medical error. Your lawyer will work with you to understand the particulars of your case and investigate the cause of your or your family member\u2019s injury or illness. During this work, they may uncover what parties should be held liable and help you recover damages.<\/p><p>Beyond recovering the damages stemming from medical bills, lost income, or other financial losses, your lawsuit can also help prevent future instances of malpractice. For instance, the person, organization, or facility held responsible may be forced to cease providing care.<\/p><h2>Common Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits<\/h2><p>While there are many categories of medical error, most lawsuits tend to center around five main types of malpractice. If you believe you\u2019ve dealt with or are currently dealing with any of these situations, it\u2019s important to consult with a lawyer.<\/p><h3>Birth Injuries<\/h3><p>Most families will never deal with something as upsetting as an injury to their child during its birth. Indeed, malpractice during birth can result in a variety of birth injuries:<\/p><ul><li>Cerebral palsy<\/li><li>Nerve damage<\/li><li>Shoulder dystocia<\/li><li>Spinal cord injuries<\/li><\/ul><p>Your doctor and OBGYN should also be forthright and transparent during your pregnancy. If they withhold information about your baby\u2019s health, they may be guilty of malpractice.<\/p><h3>Failure to Treat<\/h3><p>Anyone who practices medicine is legally required to provide adequate care. Failure to treat a condition after correctly diagnosing it can lead to negative health issues that could last a lifetime.<\/p><p>There are several specific examples of when a doctor fails to treat their patients:<\/p><ul><li>They don\u2019t examine or incorporate a patient\u2019s medical history when prescribing treatment.<\/li><li>They don\u2019t order appropriate medical tests based on their diagnosis.<\/li><li>They don\u2019t provide instructions for follow-up care.<\/li><li>They release a patient from their care too soon.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis<\/h3><p>Perhaps the most common form of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis. This occurs when a doctor provides an incorrect diagnosis based on medical error. In the best-case scenario, this can push back the patient\u2019s ability to receive the correct diagnosis and take action. In the worst-case scenario, it can lead to death.<\/p><p>Misdiagnosis usually happens through a doctor\u2019s inaction or mistake:<\/p><ul><li>Not recognizing clinical symptoms of a condition.<\/li><li>Not ordering necessary medical tests.<\/li><li>Not referring the patient to a specialist<\/li><li>Incorrectly assessing symptoms or the results of a medical test.<\/li><li>Losing the results of a test and failing to follow up.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Prescription Drug Errors<\/h3><p>Three main forms of prescription drug error can result in malpractice:<\/p><ul><li>Prescribe the wrong medication for a condition.<\/li><li>Prescribing a dosage that\u2019s either too much or too little for the condition and the patient\u2019s medical history.<\/li><li>Prescribing a medicine that interacts with a patient\u2019s known allergy or other prescribed medication.<\/li><\/ul><p>Each of these situations has the potential to cause significant physical harm to the patient. It\u2019s a doctor\u2019s duty to avoid them.<\/p><h3>Surgical Errors<\/h3><p>Patients are at their most vulnerable during surgery even if the procedure is considered out-patient. Unfortunately, surgical errors are frequent and likely to cause patients severe injury or illness.<\/p><p>Most surgical malpractice situations stem from these remarkably common scenarios:<\/p><ul><li>The surgeon performs the procedure on the wrong part of the body.<\/li><li>The surgeon performs surgery on the wrong patient<\/li><li>The surgeon or other medical professional leaves equipment inside the patient\u2019s body<\/li><li>The anesthesiologist provides the wrong amount of anesthesia to the patient.<\/li><li>Members of the surgical team failed to follow accepted medical practices during preparation for the surgery, the surgery itself, or afterward.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Need an Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer?<\/h2><p>If you or a family member has experienced medical malpractice, you are likely feeling overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation. At Ganim, Ganim &amp; Ganim PC, we\u2019ll be your partner throughout the lawsuit process. We\u2019ll give your case the individualized attention it deserves while advocating on your behalf as we seek to recover financial losses. This can help provide closure, let your family receive financial stability, and prevent those responsible from committing malpractice again.<\/p><p>Call us today at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"tel:2033737772\">203-373-7772<\/a><\/span> to set up a free consultation.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/adiruch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener;nofollow\">one photo \/ Shutterstock<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After reading this blog post on when to get a legal consultation from an experienced medical malpractice lawyer, you\u2019ll learn: Why you may need a medical malpractice lawyer What the five most common types of medical malpractice lawsuits are Who to call if you believe you\u2019ve been a victim of medical malpractice While individuals and 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