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Medical Malpractice in America, according to The Institute of Medicine, causes at least 44,000 Americans to die each year as a result of medical errors. That means that more people die in any given year from medical mistakes than from motor vehicle accidents.
Our firm has worked hard to develop a strong reputation in healthcare litigation. We take a serious approach to the screening of cases with an eye towards the vigorous prosecution of claims of substantial merit. We recognize the importance of assuring that medical professionals are not subjected to litigation where poor results are not caused by professional negligence. However, we will not shrink from our commitment to pursue legal accountability and redress for victims of medical care that falls below the standards the law requires.
Because details can change within your malpractice case, it is imperative that you find a medical malpractice lawyer that has experience handling cases where doctors and medical staff have made clinical errors resulting in personal injury to you or someone you love. Do not rely entirely on your doctors and other medical providers to protect you. They won’t. You must protect yourself.
Even if you feel you are not ready to file a suit, consult one of our qualified lawyers as soon as possible so that you will know your options. We do not charge any fees upfront. In fact, we will only charge attorney’s fees if we obtain a financial settlement for you. If you don’t win, we won’t get paid a legal fee.
Call us today for your free case evaluation at 1.800.241.9779.
Steps to protect yourself or others from medical Malpractice
1. Research
1. Research
Do a little research on your medical provider. You would not buy a car without doing some consumer research.
2. Bring An Advocate
2. Bring An Advocate
If you can, bring an advocate to your appointments.
This can be very helpful for any number of reasons. First, they can help take notes. Secondly, if you are sick or medicated, they can help to insure that your needs are addressed and that you understand necessary actions on your part following the appointment. Finally, they can speak up for you when necessary as you may be too sick, groggy or even intimidated by your medical provider to do so yourself. There is indeed strength in numbers.
3. Keep Notes On Yourself
3. Keep Notes On Yourself
Keep notes of all your medical conditions and symptoms.
The doctor or other medical provider should keep your medical history and should know it. However, this is a major problem where there is a lack of communication and/or a lack of diligence on the part of the medical providers in maintaining and reviewing these records.
4. Bring Your Prescription Bottles
4. Bring Your Prescription Bottles
Bring your prescriptions bottles so that your medication and dosage is reviewed and properly prescribed. It is estimated that medication errors alone kill thousands of patients every year. Once you receive your prescriptions, read them to make sure they are right. Review them after you get them from the doctor, review them again with the pharmacist, and finally review the packaging once you have received it.
5. Keep Notes on Appointments
5. Keep Notes on Appointments
6. Mark your Surgical Site
6. Mark your Surgical Site
The one might and realistically should come as a surprise. Unfortunately, it is a very real risk. Make sure you mark your surgery site yourself. Wrong site surgeries, surgery on the wrong organs, removal of the wrong organs are far too common to ignore.
7. Protect Yourself from Infections
7. Protect Yourself from Infections
Infections in hospitals have reached near epidemic levels. You need to protect yourself to the degree you can. You should not rely on the hospital or its staff to protect you. Some recommended precautions include regular cleaning of your room and furniture, cleaning of instruments before using them on you, changing sheets every day, making sure that all medical providers and staff wash their hands when they enter the room, and other actions necessary to maintain an infection free environment. Unfortunately, you should not have to do this but even casual observation will show you how important this is.
