When you go to a medical facility, the last thing you think is that a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional will be negligent in their care and cause you harm. You put trust in these medical professionals and sometimes that trust is not always rewarded. There are instances where a medical professional’s conduct elevates to the level of malpractice.
A Johns Hopkins study detailed that in the United States, more than 250,000 deaths occur each year due to some medical error. This is not a statistic that medical professionals would relate to their patients. If you or a loved one have sustained injuries due to the malpractice of a medical professional, you should immediately consult with a Connecticut medical malpractice attorney. Due to the amount of research and expert retention needed to investigate a potential medical malpractice claim, you need to act expeditiously in consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer. At Bert McDowell Injury Law, we will obtain your medical records, hire the appropriate experts, and investigate the medical professional’s negligent conduct. If you have been injured due to a medical professional’s conduct, Bring On Bert!
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient. There are certain medical standards that are recognized by the profession as being acceptable. This is known as the standard of care. A patient has the right to expect that health care professionals will deliver care that is consistent with these standards. If a medical professional deviates from the standard of care, then negligence may be established.
A well-practiced medical malpractice attorney in Connecticut can review the circumstances of a particular case to determine whether a medical professional’s negligence caused a person harm.
Types of Medical Malpractice
You or a loved one may be eligible to obtain compensation for your injuries related to your medical malpractice claim. You may have a medical malpractice case if you have undergone pain or monetary loss as a result of:
- Anesthesia injuries
- Birth injury
- Blood transfusions
- Infections
- Radiologist errors
- Brain damage
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Cardiology errors
- Cerebral palsy
- Defective drugs
- Delayed diagnosis
- Emergency room errors
- Failure to adequately treat
- Failure to diagnose
- LASIK errors
- Medication errors
- Mental anguish
- Misdiagnosis
- Nursing home negligence
- Hospital negligence
- Spinal cord injury
- Surgical malpractice
Do I Have a Connecticut Medical Malpractice Case?
We are well-versed in recognizing instances of medical negligence. Even if you are unsure if you have a medical malpractice claim, we will conduct a free, no-obligation case evaluation to determine whether you have a compensable claim. We understand that you may be unsure, scared, and worried. At Bert McDowell Injury Law, our Connecticut medical malpractice lawyers sole focus is to help you and your family during these difficult times.
What Damages Are Awarded in Medical Malpractice Cases?
If you have been involved in a Connecticut car accident, you can be compensated for your economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Economic Damages
- Past / Present / Future Medical Bills
- Lost Wages / Lost Earning Capacity
- Property Damage
- In-Home Care Expenses
- Transportation Expenses
- Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and Suffering
- Emotional Distress
- Disfigurement
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- Mental Anguish
Reach Out to a Connecticut Medical Malpractice Lawyer Now
If you think that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, it is necessary to have a skilled Connecticut medical malpractice attorney by your side. Here at Bert McDowell Injury Law, we will fight for everything you deserve. We understand that the insurance companies will try to limit your recovery and your rights. Contact us today.
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