MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

If You’ve Been Injured Due To The Negligence Of A Health Care Provider, You Need An Attorney

Medical malpractice and birth injuries occur when healthcare professionals fail to meet the standard of care they are held to, meaning they are required to provide treatment at a level above a defined standard. When a care provider fails to meet this standard, it is considered a breach and may be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Victims of medical negligence often suffer lifelong consequences to their health and may lose the ability to continue working. In such situations, the negligent healthcare provider can be held liable for compensating the victim for current and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

Common Medical Errors That Lead To Medical Negligence Claims

Not every medical error is considered negligent, but it is free to call us and inquire about possible representation. Oftentimes, you will need a preliminary medical opinion to determine if the medical error was negligent. We can help with a preliminary medical opinion. Below are some of the most common types of errors that lead to medical malpractice claims.

Surgical errors. This includes performing the wrong procedure or operating on the wrong part of the body, anesthesia errors, improperly cleaned equipment or facilities that lead to a virus or infection, and careless or sloppy work.

Medication errors. This type of error is typically the fault of a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. It includes administering the wrong dose or form of a medication, prescribing inappropriate drugs, or incorrectly filling a prescription.

Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis. Causes behind misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are usually linked to ignoring symptoms, failing to order the appropriate tests, or misinterpreting test results.

Falls while in a health care facility. Part of the standard of care applied to health care workers is to minimize the risk of patients falling. Falls occur when adequate safety precautions are not taken.

At Kobes Legal PLLC, we help hold healthcare providers accountable for their actions.

Representing Parents In Birth Injury Cases

If your child suffered a birth injury and you believe it was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or another health care provider, we would love to talk to you to see if this is a case we can take on. The first step is to establish whether the symptoms your child displays are the result of an injury or a congenital birth defect. Once a birth defect is ruled out, we look deeper into the medical records on file and conduct a thorough investigation.

Common birth injuries include:

• Forceps injuries;
• Hypoxia/asphyxia;
• Spinal cord injuries;
• Cerebral palsy;
• Cephalohematoma; and
• C-section errors.

If you believe a negligent health care provider caused your child’s birth injury. Please call us for a case review. Sometimes symptoms of a birth injury don’t present themselves until months after the birth when your child fails to reach milestones like standing up or crawling. Time is always of the essence, so do not delay in seeking legal counsel.

Contact Kobes Legal PLLC Today

If you believe your child’s birth injury was the result of negligent acts by a health care provider, get in touch with us today.