Medical errors only qualify as medical malpractice if they meet a strict set of criteria. In brief, you must prove that a doctor’s negligent or incorrect treatment led directly to your injury. Keep reading to learn more about what qualifies as medical malpractice and how you can seek the compensation you may be entitled to collect.
Filing a lawsuit for any reason—including medical malpractice—is just the start of what can be a long and complicated process. While you can file a malpractice suit without a lawyer, know that the person or organization you sue will have lawyers working on their behalf. You will have the time to focus on your recovery with the help of legal representation, however.
Under some circumstances, you may be eligible to sue a doctor for a misdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are top reasons behind medical malpractice lawsuits in the United States. A misdiagnosis can quickly lead to worsening health and even additional injuries or illness when the patient receives a treatment they did not need. If you suffered injuries or illness because of...
One of the most common types of medical malpractice are surgical errors. While there are strict protocols in place to reduce the risk of this type of error, preventable mistakes still occur. If you or a loved one suffered further injury or passed away because of a surgical error, you may be eligible to hold the medical professionals responsible. If you believe a surgical error or other medical mistake caused your injuries or illness, the medical malpractice...
While you technically do not have to have a lawyer to try to pursue action against a doctor, pharmacist, or hospital in a medical error case, these cases are often complex. Pennsylvania law requires you to enlist the help of expert witnesses and present complicated medical evidence to show you have a valid case to file any medical malpractice case. This is difficult without an attorney on your side. If you suffered additional injuries or illness because...
