Doctors have to follow a standard of care when treating patients. If they make a mistake or commit an oversight that leads to patient injury or death, they may be liable. Medical malpractice can happen in many ways. From being given the wrong prescription medication to a surgical error, there are limitless ways that doctors can be found guilty of wrongdoing. Our Cook County, IL medical malpractice lawyer knows that you may have many questions at this time. You may be wondering whether your situation is worth considering taking legal action. Once our team at Disparti Law Group speaks with you individually, we can then offer guidance.
Delayed And Missed Diagnosis
If your medical condition was delayed or missed, it could prevent you from receiving the treatment you need. In turn, your health can quickly worsen. Diagnostic errors happen when you are diagnosed with a condition that you don’t have, are not diagnosed despite having symptoms and signs that are consistent with the condition, or are diagnosed only after the condition has reached an incurable stage. Doctors are responsible for when someone is harmed due to failing to properly diagnose a medical condition.
Pregnancy And Birth Malpractice
Preventable mistakes can occur during the pregnancy and/or labor stages. These errors can cause a child to suffer from a serious injury, disability, or fatality. During a pregnancy, the patient must trust that their obstetrician will closely monitor them, order appropriate tests, and prescribe safe medication. An obstetrician who is negligent may fail to identify gestational diabetes, ectopic pregnancy, birth defects, or other harm. Mistakes may happen during the labor and delivery process by doctors, nurses, or midwives and may lead to devastating injuries.
Surgical And Anesthesia Errors
Any type of surgery can be potentially hazardous for a patient. There may be a negative outcome or fatality due to surgical errors or anesthesia misuse. The surgeon may have operated on the wrong area, mislabeled surgical specimens, left surgical tools or materials in the patient, confused information between patients, failed to notify the patient about potential risks and complications, and more. If you feel that something went awry with your surgery and now you are dealing with new injuries or illness, we urge you to speak with our dedicated medical malpractice attorney today.
Disparti Law Group
Because there are so many ways that medical malpractice can happen, we suggest getting a consultation even if you aren’t sure if your situation warrants legal action. Once we hear more about your concerns and the suspected malpractice, we can advise further. Our Cook County medical malpractice attorney understands that this may feel like a scary time for you. Your health may be suffering and you are worried about what the future holds. If something doesn’t seem right about your care, listen to that feeling. Please do not hesitate to speak with our team at Disparti Law Group to have your questions answered.
