Medical malpractice - mistakes caused by hospitals, doctors and medical professionals - can cause serious physical injuries and even death. In fact, a 2016 Johns Hopkins study concluded that medical malpractice was the 3rd leading cause of death in the US, behind only heart disease and cancer. Further, the study went on to opine that the actual number of medical malpractice deaths is probably underreported.
Medical malpractice cases are often difficult to prove. Even those that are viable are extremely expensive to proffer to the point of settlement. This is why it's even more important to contact an attorney as soon as medical malpractice is suspected in order to protect you or your loved one's case.
The insurance companies that are responsible to compensate for these damages will often blame other factors for the injuries or loss of life (to include blaming the person injured or killed themselves, or genetics). Or the doctors responsible will blame each other to avoid culpability in an attempt to confuse the issues.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical professional's negligence, contact us today for a free consultation regarding your options. We stand ready to provide advice and representation. Call, text or email today.