Medical Errors Lawsuits
Back to All LawsuitsIf a medical professional fails to provide a reasonable standard of care, patients may be unnecessarily injured. By filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, injured patients can help hold negligent medical providers accountable.
We put our health and the health of our loved ones in the hands of doctors, nurses, and similar medical staff every day. We trust that they are making the best decisions for our well-being and are meeting a high level of care. When they don’t, serious consequences can occur as a result. Potentially fatal health conditions can go untreated, medications can be administered incorrectly, unnecessary medical procedures can be performed, and more.
When medical professionals make mistakes or fail to provide a reasonable level of care, they may be held liable for medical negligence or malpractice. Injured patients and their loved ones may be able to file a lawsuit against the medical provider (often the hospital or similar institution that employed them). This can help reduce the likelihood that the medical professional will make the same mistake twice, as well as help the injured patient recover compensation for the medical expenses and pain and suffering they may have endured as a result of the medical error.
If you believe that you or a loved one were injured as a result of a medical error, contact MedFault for a free legal consultation. You may be eligible for compensation.
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If you were injured after a medical professional made a mistake or failed to provide a reasonable level of care, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Find out if you qualify.
Am I Eligible to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
While no medical professional is perfect, they are required to exercise a reasonable level of care when they are responsible for a patient’s medical care. Careless mistakes can cause permanent, life-threatening, and even potentially fatal consequences. Even if an error was made unintentionally, the injured patient is able to pursue justice for the harm they may have suffered.
If you believe you were harmed due to a healthcare provider’s error or lack of care, you may qualify to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Examples of medical malpractice include:
- Delayed diagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical error
- Medication error
- Anesthesia error
- Birth injuries (including delayed C-sections)
Featured Medical Errors
We rely on our healthcare providers to improve our quality of life, but sometimes they make mistakes that may cause terrible — sometimes irreversible — side effects.
