Medical Malpractice

Find an Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Parker Waichman LLP is known for having some of the best medical malpractice lawyers in the industry, and our firm handles numerous types of medical negligence cases, ranging from simple errors to enormous acts of carelessness by health-care providers. We never shy away from complex cases, and we work tirelessly to make sure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve. If you have a potential medical malpractice case, contact our firm for a free case consultation today. You’ll be able to speak to a compassionate member of our team and quickly begin working with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who will fight for your legal rights. When you need the best medical malpractice attorney, the smart choice is Parker Waichman.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases: What Is Considered Medical Malpractice?

While the facts of every medical malpractice case will undoubtedly differ, as will the requirements for a successful medical malpractice lawsuit, cases we see often occur because of the same types of negligence. Common types of medical malpractice include:

• Failure to Diagnose: If a nurse fails to accurately chart a patient’s symptoms or a doctor does not pay enough attention to a patient’s symptoms, a serious condition can go undiagnosed. Depending on the severity of the infirmity and the timing before a diagnosis is finally made, the patient can experience severe injury or even death.
• Misdiagnosis: Sometimes, doctors make errors in diagnosing patients. Doctors might not have all of the information they need, might not have performed a proper examination of the patient or might be ignorant about what the patient’s symptoms mean. A proper diagnosis is vital to timely and effective treatment, and patients can become much worse during a period of misdiagnosis.
• Surgical Errors: Surgeons sometimes make errors during a surgical procedure that affect the patient’s course of treatment and recovery time or lead to a worsening condition. Surgeons might leave instruments behind, conduct the surgery inappropriately, or carry out a medically unnecessary surgery that injures a patient.
• Prescription Errors: Errors in the prescription process can occur with nurses, doctors or pharmacists. A prescription might be written incorrectly, called in incorrectly, filled incorrectly or be dangerous for the patient to take at all because of the patient’s other medications or medical history. Medication errors can result in severe reactions that can lead to life-altering injuries and death.
• Improper Treatment: In some cases, doctors or nurses have committed a number of errors that make the entirety of a patient’s treatment improper. This might be a combination of other types of malpractice or rendering treatment that was inappropriate given a patient’s medical history and diagnosed condition.
• Failure to Monitor: A doctor’s duty of care does not end when the target treatment has been administered. Doctors still have a duty to follow up appropriately with patients who have had surgery or are completing treatment for an illness. Failure to adequately monitor a patient can result in missed warning signs, s worsening condition or development of new medical issues.
• Lack of Informed Consent: Before providing any treatment or performing any surgical procedures, doctors must obtain patients’ informed consent. This involves discussing the risks and benefits of planned treatment and ensuring that the patient understands the likelihood of success and of any potential complications and nevertheless agrees to the treatment. If doctors do not complete this process, patients have not had the chance to choose their treatment intelligently, and they can sue if complications occur.

If you have been the victim of one or more of these medical errors, contact Parker Waichman today to pursue a medical negligence lawsuit. You will be able to speak to one of our compassionate lawyers about the details of your case and start putting together a plan for investigating your claims and pursuing legal justice.

The Medical Malpractice Settlement Process: How Does a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Work?

When you chose Parker Waichman to handle your medical malpractice case, our attorneys for medical malpractice will immediately begin working to investigate your claims and present you with the best legal options for you and your family. Our firm will conduct all of the following tasks on your behalf to make sure we develop a strong case to take to court:

• Draft a complete summary of your care leading up to and after the negligence that caused your injuries
• Contact any witnesses, friends or family members who were present during appointments or procedures or who might have information relevant to your case
• Order medical records that document the care you received from the defendant doctor and the treatment you received for your injuries
• Obtain opinions from medical experts regarding the strengths and weaknesses of your case
• Calculate the statute of limitations (the deadline to file) in your case
• Determine the appropriate court for filing your case
• Prepare and file a petition or complaint for damages on your behalf
• Draft and send a demand letter to the defendant(s)
• Engage in discovery with the defense, including written information and depositions of parties/witnesses, to obtain evidence of your claims and eliminate any defenses
• Participate in mediation or medical malpractice settlement negotiations or conduct a full trial, if necessary, to ensure maximum compensation for your injuries

We understand that you have suffered real injuries and need a timely, favorable result in your case. We will place the full force of our experience and knowledge behind your case to make sure that you have the best possible opportunity to get compensation that will restore your peace of mind. Our firm is dedicated to helping you during this difficult time, and you can count on us to deliver results.