Medical Malpractice

Surprisingly, medical malpractice is not a one-size-fits-all label.  In personal injury law, there are several categories or types of medical malpractice that every medical malpractice lawyer in Miami at the 305-800-PAIN firm has encountered or handled with past clients including:

• Anesthesia administration errors – anesthesiologists must evaluate the patient’s medical history and take notes of any important information such as allergies, the prescription drugs they’re taking, and the duration of the procedure.

• Delay in medical diagnosis – any delays in a patient’s diagnosis could cause their health to worsen and that they won’t be treated in time.  Permanent injury and even death could result under these circumstances.

• Errors in surgical procedures – surgeries are oftentimes complicated and lengthy.  If an alternative medicine or treatment procedure is available, patients will try to avoid undergoing surgery.  Surgical errors can lead to more health issues such as infection, internal organ damage, and even death.

• Improper medical supervision – any well-established clinic, hospital or medical facility is expected to function and operate according to medical industry rules and regulations.  When errors arise, medical malpractice claims and lawsuits result.

• Lack of healthcare and medical personnel – many hospitals ER lacks an adequate number of staff members.  Consequently, the number of patients that are admitted far exceeds the number of staff members required to care for them.

• Misdiagnosis of medical cases – as one of the more common medical malpractice issues, misdiagnosis makes it impossible to treat the patient.  A misdiagnosis of the problem can lead to improper or unnecessary procedures that can harm the patient.

• Unnecessary surgical procedures – this usually results when doctors diagnose patients improperly.  Not only is this invasive and physically traumatic for the patient, but it can also cause emotional and psychological distress.