MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is defined as professional negligence by a healthcare provider in which care provided deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient. The plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit is the patient or a legally designated party acting on behalf of the patient. The defendant is the healthcare provider.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice While no two medical malpractice cases are ever the same, there are some general situations that may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim.
Medical Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
◦ Hospital
◦ Physician
◦ Nursing
◦ Nursing Home
◦ Obstetrical
◦ Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Myotubular Myopathy, Sickle Cell Anemia, Spina Bifida, Tay-Sachs Disease or Thalassemia Major
- Birth-Related Injuries
◦ Bladder, Breast, Cervical, Colon, Esophageal, Liver, Lung, Ovarian, Prostate, Skin, Uterine/Endometrial
- Laboratory Mistakes
- Informed Consent
- Surgical Errors
- Anesthesia Injuries and Accidents
Damages awarded to the victim of a medical malpractice case vary by situation. Compensatory damages include recovery of financial loss in the past as well as an estimate of future loss. Damages may also cover emotional issues such as reduced enjoyment of life due to a disability or loss.
Contact O’Connor, Parsons & Lane for Help Doctors, hospitals, medical labs, and other medical professionals make mistakes. When those mistakes cause life-changing injuries or a preventable death, the medical profession needs to be held accountable for their actions.
O'Connor, Parsons & Lane is one of the oldest and best-known medical malpractice law firms in New Jersey. Our medical malpractice lawyers have extensive experience and a successful track record representing victims of almost every type of medical malpractice case.
If you feel that you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, talk to a medical malpractice attorney at O’Connor, Parsons and Lane. Contact us at 800-586-5817, 908-928-9200 or email us. The initial consultation is free.