Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or medical facility falls short of the accepted standard of care in treating patients. We know doctors human, and none of us are perfect, but we do expect them to take precautions to avoid preventable errors and to be competent and highly trained in their practice. If the you were seriously injured as the result of a doctor failing to follow accepted standards of care, you may have a malpractice claim. A Lincoln medical malpractice lawyer could review the facts of your case and help you understand your legal rights for compensation.
Malpractice can occur in two primary ways – either a doctor or other medical professional does something they should not have done, or a doctor or medical professional neglects to do something that they should have done. Not every negative medical outcome meets the criteria of medical malpractice, but if you feel you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of a doctor or medical facility, a Lincoln medical malpractice attorney can help you navigate the complex process of determining if you have a case and pursing recovery for your damages.
What is Considered the “Standard of Care”?
In medicine, there is a concept known as the “standard of care”. This means that a particular type of caregiver given a certain set of circumstances will be expected to respond in a way that meets accepted medical norms and standards. The standard varies by profession and by the nature of the event – for example how an emergency room doctor responds to a situation will be different than how a primary care doctor may respond to the same situation. It may also vary depending on she specific needs and circumstances of a given patient. Given the complexity of determining the applicable standard of care, an attorney experienced with physician malpractice claims in Lincoln could consult with medical experts and have the experts review your medical records to determine what standard of care applied in the situation and whether or not your health care providers deviated from that standard of care.
You are not required to prove that a doctor, medical professional or medical facility had the intent to injure a patient in order to prove medical malpractice, but rather that there was error, omission, or negligence on the part of the provider.
What Are Common Types of Medical Negligence Claims?
- wrong or missed diagnoses, or a delay in diagnosis or treatment
- improper treatment, including utilizing the wrong technique or procedure
- errors in drug dosing, labeling, or administration
- failing to get informed consent for procedures
- birth injuries
- failing to take adequate care to prevent blood clots and
- surgical errors — such as operating on the wrong area, performing the wrong procedure, leaving instruments inside the body, post-operative complications, etc.
- hospital errors like medical record mistakes, unsterile instruments, poor attention to patient care leading bed sores or falls, giving the wrong medication, etc.
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Do I Have a Malpractice Case?
Have you or a loved one been injured by a medical error, oversight, or omission? Do you wonder if you have a malpractice case against a doctor, other medical professional, or medical facility? The state of Illinois requires every malpractice claim to be certified by a licensed physician for it to proceed in court. A consultation with an experienced Lincoln healthcare error attorney can help answer your questions. We would need time to review your case, gather evidence, consult with medical professionals, and evaluate your claim before any filing deadlines are missed, so the earlier you reach out to a local lawyer the better.
Call a Lincoln Medical Malpractice Attorney Today
Medical malpractice cases among the most complex personal injury cases. Not all personal injury attorneys will accept medical error cases. Having an experienced Lincoln medical malpractice lawyer in your corner can help you navigate the challenges of establishing fault and determining the value of your claim.
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