COVERING THE BASICS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
IN 4 QUESTIONS
Did you know that medical negligence is the No. 3 cause of death in the United States? Every year, 195,000 patients die in hospitals because of preventable mistakes, and 80,000–100,000 people die every year due to an error in diagnosis. These are not small figures, and the victims of these mistakes and their families deserve to be compensated for their losses. No one should ever be subject to a mistake made by a medical professional, but if you ever find yourself in that situation, you should know a few key things. What is the legal definition of medical malpractice? An act of medical malpractice is characterized by an instance where a
medical professional deviates from the “standard of care,” which is defined as the reasonable actions they might take given a patient’s condition. How do I determine if I’ve been the victim of medical malpractice? Answering this question ultimately boils down to if you can prove a medical professional was negligent in some way. If you can identify your health care professional’s negligence, which in turn led to your harm, you might have a case for medical malpractice. How can I make sure I’m not the victim of medical malpractice? While it’s not advisable to believe everything you read on the internet
(especially when it comes to information on medical conditions), it doesn’t hurt to do a little bit of research on your condition and come to your health care professional with some pointed questions. You should trust their answers, but if something seems wrong, don’t hesitate to speak up. What should I do if I believe I’ve been a victim of medical malpractice? Your first step should be contacting a medical malpractice attorney to review your case. Determining if medical malpractice has occurred can be difficult, and having a couple of expert attorneys in your corner will help immensely. For questions about potential medical malpractice cases, contact the Obiorah Fields Law Office today for a free case evaluation.
At Obiorah Fields, LLC, we’re not your standard, run-of-the-mill law office. We don’t just do what’s required of us — we go the extra mile to make sure justice is served in every case we take on. If you’ve worked with us before and you know somebody who could benefit from taking us on as their legal team, please don’t hesitate to give them this newsletter and show them who we are! We want to help as many people as we can. We’re just one phone call away from new potential clients. If they contact us through our website and give us their name, contact info, and a brief description of their situation, we will give them a free case evaluation and report. Don’t hesitate to refer us! DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS OUR HELP? GIVE THEM THIS NEWSLETTER!
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