Medical Malpractice

According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 100,000 people die each year due to iatrogenic causes. This has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer.

• 12,000 deaths per year from unnecessary surgery
•  7,000 deaths per year from medication errors in hospitals
• 20,000 deaths per year from other errors in hospitals
• 80,000 deaths per year from infections in hospitals

When illness or injury forces you to see a physician or go to the hospital, you can generally be assured that a medical professional's years of experience and training will result in excellent treatment. But in truth, medical care providers are only human, and errors are always possible. Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional results in damage or harm to a patient.

Negligence by a medical professional can include an error in diagnosis, treatment or illness management. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a legal case for medical malpractice can arise against:

• The doctor, if his or her actions deviated from generally accepted standards of practice;
• The hospital, for improper care or inadequate trainig, such as problems with medications or sanitation;
• Local, state or federal agencies that operate hospital facilities.

If you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, it is important to consult with an attorney who will discuss your case with you and help you determine your best options.

If you or a loved one believes there was an injury
as a result of medical negligence,

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