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Physicians are trained to be very cautious and meticulous with their responsibilities, especially that lives are what at stake. However, as with most professions, this field involves plenty of risks, and errors do happen. In the case of medical malpractice, doctors may be sued for causing harm or injury—even if unintentionally—to their patients. There are at least two situations when such lawsuits may be filed. These include:
Medical negligence
In the field of medicine, there are standard methods of diagnosing or treating diseases. This level of care, when not properly followed, could lead to worse conditions or even death. Every person has unique physical needs, which means that for each age bracket, gender, body mass, and other categories, adherence to a particular protocol is extremely necessary. Wrong diagnosis or treatment are usually the results of a violation of these protocols. A plaintiff can file a medical malpractice lawsuit if he or she suffers injury arising from such situations or has received the quality of treatment that is way below the set standards.
Injury or damage
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While it is sometimes inevitable for medical practitioners to make mistakes, a lawsuit may not succeed if there is no clear manifestation of harm or injury on the plaintiff that is related to his or her doctor’s treatment procedures. Brain damage after an operation, the amputation of the wrong limb, a medical condition or disease got worse after treatment, or even death are examples of injuries or damage.
Atty. Ann S. Sheeley has many decades of experience dealing with cases related to personal injury, including medical malpractice. To know more about how she and her firm can help you, visit this website.
