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Why Does Medical Malpractice Happen?

Published on Mar 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm in Medical Malpractice.

Medical malpractice, when it occurs, often results in serious and lasting consequences for the victim. Whether it’s a misplaced object during surgery, a critical misdiagnosis, improper use of medical tools, or anything else, doctors and other medical professionals are expected to have the knowledge and training necessary to avoid these costly errors.

Which Physicians Are Most Often Named in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?

Published on Feb 18, 2025 at 4:42 pm in Medical Malpractice.

Which Physicians Are Most Often Named in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?Lawsuits in the medical field are fairly common. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), nearly one in three doctors working today have been sued at some point in their careers. Much of this is due to the inherent risk associated with life-saving medicine. When someone is at the point of requiring a dangerous or risky procedure to survive, the odds of something going wrong or failing to effectively treat the problem dramatically increase. While it’s always devastating to lose a loved one, a difficult treatment failing to meet its lofty goals is not enough to win a medical malpractice claim.

Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim with a Preexisting Condition?

Published on Jan 28, 2025 at 4:26 pm in Medical Malpractice.

Filing a medical malpractice claim is going to be complex. In addition to the challenges of proving your case, you are also dealing with the emotional trauma of suing a medical professional that you’ve put your trust in. While the malpractice incident might have caused you harm and discomfort, it also exacerbated a separate preexisting condition.

Can you file a medical malpractice claim with a preexisting condition?

What’s the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?

Published on May 7, 2024 at 3:13 pm in Medical Malpractice.

Sometimes, a baby’s delivery does not go as planned. In these cases, you might hear of the terms “birth injuries” and “birth defects.” While these words are often used interchangeably, they are two separate medical conditions. Below, we’ll share what’s the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect so you can be more informed.

Unfortunately, one of these situations could have been prevented if the mother and baby had received proper medical care. However, due to the neglect of the health care providers, the child is left with serious medical conditions.

At Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC, many of our clients have experienced the heartbreak of dealing with the aftermath of medical mistakes that lead to their children suffering birth injuries.

How Long Do I Have To File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Mississippi?

Published on Apr 9, 2024 at 3:08 pm in Medical Malpractice.

You received a delayed diagnosis, underwent a medical procedure that didn’t go as planned, or otherwise fallen victim to some kind of health care provider negligence.

You realize that these oversights may allow you to take legal action to hold any responsible parties liable for what happened, but you may be unclear as to how long you have to file a medical malpractice claim in Mississippi. Keep reading, and we’ll let you know.

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

Published on Mar 31, 2023 at 5:13 pm in Medical Malpractice.

 

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

Over 250,000 deaths result from medical errors in the U.S. every year, putting medical malpractice among the top three causes of death in the nation.

Medical malpractice is an act, omission, or other form of negligence committed by a health care provider that causes injury to a patient. It is harm that results because a medical provider deviates from what another competent medical professional would have reasonably done in the same situation. This is referred to as breaching the standard of care, a standard that medical professionals are obligated by law to meet.

Going to a doctor and receiving unsatisfactory care does not automatically make you a victim of medical malpractice. To reach the legal standards of medical malpractice, an act or omission must meet certain criteria.

How Long Does the Average Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take?

Published on Jan 21, 2022 at 4:25 pm in Medical Malpractice.

How Long Does the Average Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take
Of all the different types of personal injury lawsuits that can be filed in the United States, medical malpractice lawsuits are often considered the most complex. Their complexity comes from the fact that so many factors go into determining how medical care is provided as well as how it should be provided. Both elements are crucial for determining why a mistake occurs and if that mistake could have been avoided, and both elements can take a great deal of time to investigate.

That said, if you are in a situation where you believe you or a loved one has been harmed or has suffered due to the negligence of a medical professional or team of professionals, do not let this fact deter you from getting in touch with an attorney who may be able to help. Medical malpractice cases may be complex, but an experienced law firm like Pittman Roberts & Welsh, PLLC will not hesitate to fully investigate your claim and hold the negligent party accountable if they believe a lawsuit is warranted.

What To Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice

Published on Jan 14, 2022 at 2:19 pm in Medical Malpractice.

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Individuals and families who have come away from an interaction with a medical professional worse—not better—than they were before seeking medical treatment are right to ask: What do you do if you suspect medical negligence? It’s not easy knowing what to do if you think you may be a victim of medical malpractice. The first step you take should be to contact a medical malpractice lawyer you trust. This is a highly complicated area of the law, and it’s best to seek experienced legal guidance before taking any matters into your own hands, even before contacting the doctor or hospital you suspect may have committed medical negligence.

What Are the Most Dangerous Types of Drug Interactions?

Published on Sep 30, 2021 at 3:35 pm in Medical Malpractice.

Mixture of various pill types

Every year, approximately 1.3 million people visit the emergency room and about 350,000 are hospitalized due to adverse drug events, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has published findings showing adverse reactions to drugs administered by a physician to be one of the leading causes of mortality in health care.

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