Medical Malpractices Cases: What You Need to Know

Doctors or healthcare workers commit medical malpractice when they carelessly commit harm to a patient. 

Fremont, CA: From 2006 to 2016, 143,713 medical malpractice payments were made, causing 60,788 practitioners to seek reinstatement. In the US, medical mistakes are the third largest cause of mortality. Victims should contact an experienced attorney for a free case evaluation.

Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis is common when doctors fail to recognize a patient's condition, leading to incorrect prescriptions and untreatable diseases. Inaccurate diagnoses can be deadly, as timing is crucial for effective treatment. To qualify as medical malpractice, the doctor must have missed something most doctors wouldn't.

Delayed Diagnosis

A delayed diagnosis can worsen conditions if a doctor takes too long to identify the issue. To prove a delayed diagnosis, show the doctor's assessment was less competent, including missed tests and overlooked areas. This is crucial for building a medical malpractice claim.

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors can occur due to incorrect procedures, unnecessary surgery, avoiding organ damage, improper instruments, leftover medical equipment, or inadequate aftercare. Doctors must disclose risks, and no medical malpractice case is filed if affected. However, an issue may arise if a surgical error occurs during the procedure.

Failure to Treat

Failing to treat refers to medical malpractice when a patient is diagnosed but not treated, leading to premature discharge, inadequate follow-up, or inadequate care. To establish malpractice, the patient must prove they did not receive the bare minimum of maintenance.

Birth Injuries

Most medical malpractice claims involve birth injuries caused by medical errors, such as shoulder dystocia, nerve damage, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and cephalohematoma, which are avoidable.

Prescription Drug Errors

Prescription drug errors often lead to misdiagnosis, but they can also result in incorrect or filled prescriptions, leading to adverse side effects. To prove medical malpractice due to medication errors, one must prove negligence in the pharmaceutical, whether written or filled. Adverse side effects can occur when the wrong medication interacts with another drug.

Anesthesia Errors

Anesthesia is crucial in surgical procedures, but mistakes made by anesthesiologists can lead to severe consequences, including pain, brain injuries, and fatalities. Medical malpractice can happen if the anesthesiologist fails to give the patient the proper instructions. He gives them too much anesthesia or uses faulty equipment to monitor their vital signs or administer anesthesia.

Failure to Prevent or Treat Infections

Hospitals are prime locations for infection development due to unsanitary conditions and unsterilized equipment. Medical malpractice can result from inadequate cleaning and treatment of infections, which can lead to severe sepsis and life-threatening sepsis. Diseases are dangerous and life-threatening when left untreated.