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How a Malpractice Attorney Can Help You File a Medical Malpractice Claim

Medical malpractice cases can be a challenge. They require experienced lawyers and law firms who are prepared to take a case all the way through trial.

The damages in a medical malpractice case can include reimbursement for future and past medical expenses. If your injury hinders you from working in the same way there may be compensation available for future earnings.

Medical Malpractice

The medical malpractice lawyers at Abend & Silber, PLLC have helped numerous clients recover damages caused by the negligence of healthcare providers. To successfully bring a medical malpractice lawsuit it must be proved that the healthcare provider failed to fulfill his or her obligation to treat patients in accordance with accepted guidelines. There must also be evidence that the negligence caused injury or death.

Malpractice lawsuits typically include allegations of an incorrect diagnosis or treatment, surgical errors such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving instruments inside the patient, a failure to monitor a patient after surgery, or improper use of equipment. These errors can result in many different injuries, ranging from permanent injury to infected scars that are disfiguring.

The practice of good medicine requires an effort to be the best physician you can be and a willingness to learn new methods and techniques. It also means being realistic about the risk of negligence and recognizing that you could be accused of malpractice if a mistake is made. Doctors must also double-check their work and ensure they are aware of policies and rules.

Many states have adopted tort-reform measures to reduce litigation costs by replacing the jury system with alternative dispute resolution methods like binding arbitration. These are designed to speed up the process, eliminate generous juries and screen out nonmeritorious claims.

Inability to recognize

Failure to recognize medical malpractice can occur when an injured patient suffers as a result of an unprofessional doctor diagnosing an illness. If a medical professional fails to diagnose an illness or condition the patient may experience worsening of symptoms, severe pain, suffering, or even death. If a doctor did not thoroughly investigate the medical issue and you have an illness that is serious and should have been treated, your lawyer might be able to help you make a case against a medical professional.

Undiagnosed cancers, heart attacks or strokes, and blood clots, such as DVT are all examples of medical malpractice. These are usually the result of doctors who fail to follow the correct differential diagnosis protocol. This is a process in which doctors develop a list of possible diagnoses and then eliminate them by asking questions, looking more closely or ordering tests.

Medical professionals have a responsibility of care for patients and must discharge this duty in a reasonable manner. To demonstrate that a health care professional was not up to this standard your lawyer needs to look over your medical records and consult experts in the field of medicine who can evaluate your case to how other doctors would have dealt with your situation. This typically involves expert testimony, as well as evidence such as studies in the lab or by imaging that prove the healthcare specialist was not aware of your condition.

Failure to abide by Treat

Modern medicine can be a boon but if doctors fail to properly treat patients, the results can be devastating. Our NYC medical malpractice lawyers deal with cases that involve the failure to recognize diseases and injuries of all kinds. It is important for medical professionals to keep detailed documentation about their interactions with patients as well as the results of any tests they perform. It is crucial to clearly communicate with patients and be precise when describing symptoms.

A doctor's job is to be able to identify the symptoms of a serious illness or disease and recommend the appropriate course of treatment. This includes determining the appropriate time to refer a patient to a specialist for further examination.

Failure to act or letting a problem worsen is another type of failure to treat. This type of medical malpractice could result in a deterioration of the condition, a life-threatening injury or even death.

To win the case of failure-to-treat the first step is to prove the health care provider did not fulfill their obligations to patients. The next step is to establish that the delay in medical treatment caused additional harm or losses (called "damages" in legal jargon). This element usually involves the testimony of medical experts. New York, unlike many other states, does NOT limit the amount of damages that victims of medical malpractice or negligence are entitled to.

Failure to Refer

The referral of a patient to a physician that can provide treatment is an obligation of a physician if they notice that the patient has medical problems that are not their expertise. A violation of the standard may occur if a doctor is unable to refer the patient to a medical professional who is able to provide treatment. If this happens it could lead to a malpractice claim be filed.

Many doctors who fail to refer patients do so out of fear that they will lose their business, or because insurance companies are urging them to not pay for special treatments for the patient. This kind of medical error can lead to serious problems for patients which could result in delayed diagnosis, or even death.

It is crucial that patients understand that doctors make mistakes and are human. Even if a mistake not considered to be medical malpractice, it could cause serious injuries to the patient. A malpractice lawsuit could help the patient recover damages and hold the doctor accountable for his or her actions.

A malpractice claim can be used to aiding other doctors from making the same mistake. When the negligence of a physician is exposed, it could encourage hospitals to modify their policies and ensure that all patients are referred to specialists. This can save lives and decrease the amount of malpractice lawsuits in the future.