Roughly 98,000 people die each year due to medical malpractice. Even more people suffer from substantial injuries that result in lost time and wages. The attorneys at Adams Law Firm believe that medical professionals need to be held to the highest standard and expectation. After all, they hold your life in their hands. If you’ve suffered from medical negligence or malpractice, we’re prepared to fight for you!
Contact one of our attorneys today.
Medical Malpractice Defined
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to meet the expected standard of care. This failure may be the result of negligence or omission. In either case, if an injury occurred, you have the right to seek compensation. This type of malpractice does not just affect you physically, but mentally, emotionally, and financially. We want to help you through this difficult time.
10 Types of Malpractice
Medical negligence or malpractice is not a “one size fits all” situation. It has many different types and can range in severity. Consider the following examples:
- Disregarding patient history
- Early discharge
- Failure to diagnose a disease
- Improper medication
- Misdiagnosis of a sickness
- Misreading results
- Providing improper treatment
- Errors during surgery
- Unnecessary surgery
- Wrong dosage of medication
These are just a few of the many types of medical malpractice. If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, contact one of our attorneys today.
How We Can Help
We do not take medical malpractice lightly. That’s why we consult with medical experts to review the details of your case in order to understand it fully. This enables us to be completely equipped for court.
We provide free consultations for those who may have suffered as a result of medical malpractice. Please call us at 478-772-3939 to set up an appointment.