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Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Although a doctor is supposed to help you, there are circumstances when the doctor that is supposed to help you, in fact, ends up harming you. Regardless of whether the effect is minor or more serious, you are a victim of medical malpractice.

It is important to understand the types of medical malpractice. Several common types of medical malpractice are provided below:

• Inaccurate diagnosis: Your doctor diagnoses your condition incorrectly. The subsequent care you receive from an inaccurate diagnosis can be possibly very dangerous.
• Incorrect medication: Not only could the medication be completely wrong, but the dose could also be entirely inaccurate. Moreover, if prescribed more than one medication, an error could be made with the assumption that they can be taken together.
• Injuries during childbirth: Injuries can affect both the mother and baby. Possible causes include: inadequate pre-natal care, not recognizing signs of fetal distress, neglecting to test the fetus for genetic or physical abnormalities or improper care given with premature births
• Errors during surgery: Injuries might occur prior to surgery during prep or during surgery. Possible actions include: injuring neighboring internal organs, incorrect type/dosage of anesthesia or operating on a part that is not supposed to be operated on
• Anesthesia administration errors: It is imperative that the anesthesiologist is aware of previous medical conditions and gives the correct dose

Medical malpractice cases are very hard to prove so you should consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Your attorney will evaluate your case and advise you if it is prudent to file a lawsuit.

The experienced NJ malpractice lawyers of Dezao Law Firm are available to answer any questions you may have regarding malpractice laws and medical malpractice settlements in New Jersey.