Learn about Medical Negligence Compensation
Preventable errors due to medical negligence are responsible for as many as 98,000 deaths in the United States each year, and this is in addition to the hundreds of thousands of patients who suffer unnecessary injuries. Losses suffered that medical negligence victims experienced have the legal right to seek compensation, in some cases their families can seek it also.
At our law firm, we represent victims of medical negligence and strive to obtain fair compensation for each of our clients. If you believe you have a case, speak with our attorneys and we will evaluate your claim at no charge.
Medical Negligence Compensation: Myth vs. Fact
In addition, a 2006 Harvard study showed that the significant majority – 97 percent – of medical malpractice lawsuits filed are based on legitimate claims of injury and death. This is likely due to the fact that medical negligence claims are extremely complex and costly to litigate. Consequently, the majority of attorneys will not represent a client unless their medical negligence compensation claim is credible.
Compensation May Be Your Legal Right
When individuals suffer unnecessary harm due to medical negligence, they may not be able to regain what they have lost physically or emotionally. However, victims may be able to recover that they financially lost.
If you have suffered damages due to medical negligence, compensation may be awarded if you file a claim. And you should exercise this right for a couple of reasons:
- To compel those who caused you injury to accept responsibility for their negligence
- To help deter future acts of negligence
- To ensure you receive a remedy for your losses, even if money will never be able to repair the harm that has been done
Do You Have a Valid Medical Negligence Compensation Claim?
If you have suffered any of the following, you should talk to an attorney to determine if you have a valid medical negligence compensation claim:
- Misdiagnosis – Were you diagnosed with an illness you didn’t have, or did the doctor fail to diagnose you altogether?
- Surgical error – Were surgical instruments left in your body after the procedure? Was there a mistake made by the surgeon such as amputating the wrong limb or removing the wrong organ?
- Prescription mistakes - The distribution of the wrong medication or wrong amount?
- Delivery room error – Was your baby diagnosed with cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy after a difficult or traumatic delivery?
There are other forms of medical negligence, and it is in your best interest to talk to an attorney immediately if you suspect medical malpractice occurred.
Contact Us about Medical Negligence Compensation
To find out if you are eligible for medical negligence compensation, contact our law firm today. We will evaluate your claim, answer any questions you have about your claim and inform you of your legal options.
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