Common types of Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses, technicians, dentists, therapists, and any other kind of medical professional offering healthcare services may make grievous errors resulting in serious personal injury or death. This behavior is known as medical malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a healthcare worker, provider, or facility has breached the duty to provide proper care and treatment to a patient. Common types of medical malpractice include:

• Birth injuries or trauma
• Failure to diagnose, treat, or monitor a condition
• Delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis
• Medical negligence
• Surgical or anesthesia errors
• Prescription drug errors
• Misuse of medical devices
• Failure to obtain the informed consent of the patient

Do you think you have a claim?

Visit an attorney who specializes in Seattle medical malpractice law. Tell the lawyer exactly what happened to you, from your first visit to your doctor until the last. Many victims believe they surrender their rights to a malpractice claim if they sign a consent form. This is not necessarily so. Collect your medical records from all your doctors and hospitals. Take them with you on your visit to the attorney. Explain your situation.

• What were the conditions surrounding your illness or injury?
• What treatment did your doctor offer?
• What did your doctor tell you about your treatment?
• Did you follow your doctor’s instructions correctly? Then what happened?

Future issues resulting from medical malpractice can be…

Medical malpractice can affect your life for a very long time. Be sure you choose an attorney with the knowledge and trial experience you need. Johnson Flora Law Firm in Seattle, WA, 206.388.2456, can help. A good attorney can review your case and possibly win reparations for your losses, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Job loss
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capability
• Permanent disability
• Medical expenses
• Future medical expenses