A medical professional takes an oath to act by the standard of care, which means they should always seek to help patients and not hurt them. When this does not happen, the patient may have a case of medical malpractice against the healthcare provider.
In the United States, countless people are injured or die each year due to medical malpractice. These cases often involve mistakes made by doctors and other healthcare providers, but can also occur when a faulty product is created and sold by a company like a manufacturer of pacemakers, for example.
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Our award-winning medical malpractice lawyer are skilled at investigating these claims and holding healthcare professionals accountable for their actions, or inactions. These cases are typically complex and can require the assistance of expert witnesses who will explain to the court what the medical standard of care is, how the medical professional breached this standard of care, and how this breach directly caused harm to the patient.
The compensation awarded to a victim of medical malpractice varies according to the extent of their injuries. Those who have suffered a serious injury, or the loss of a loved one, as a result of medical negligence can receive damages for lost income, hospitalizations, medication costs, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and a reduction in enjoyment of life. In rare cases, punitive damages may also be awarded if the jury deems that the defendant’s conduct was malicious or particularly egregious.
