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All doctors and healthcare professionals dedicate their careers to the health and well-being of their patients. But sometimes, mistakes happen opening the door for medical malpractice — when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes injury to a patient. The negligence might be the result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management.
At the office of The Povman Law Firm, our team of skilled attorneys will carefully review the particulars of a person’s injury to ensure that all elements of a solid medical malpractice claim are present. For situations that warrant it, we will litigate lawsuits based on the negligent conduct of all medical professionals involved, including their employers, such as hospitals, health care clinics and medical corporations.
Here are some examples of medical negligence that can lead to a malpractice suit:
To be considered medical malpractice under the law, claims must meet the three criteria: there’s been a violation of the established standard of care; the injury was caused by the negligence which led to injury; and lastly, the injury resulted in significant personal damage — such as disability, loss of income, unusual pain, suffering and hardship, or significant past and future medical bills.
Advocating for your rights
If you believe you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice resulting in serious injury, contact the office of The Povman Law Firm to arrange for a consultation. If it’s determined that you have a case, our highly skilled attorneys will work with you — and on your behalf — to seek proper restitution.
By The Povman Law Firm
July 29, 2020
“First, do no harm.” It’s one of the basic tenets of The Hippocratic Oath that doctors swear upon when entering the profession. While healing patients and enhancing quality of life is central to the medical practice, the reality is that sometimes, harm is done.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. – right behind heart disease and cancer. But there are things you can do to avoid becoming one of these statistics:
If you suspect your or a loved one has been subjected to negligent care, the skilled litigators at Garcia Legal will fight for your rights. We will conduct a thorough review of the case details – from securing pertinent medical records to interviews with the patient, family members and friends – to determine whether the case is actionable. If so, we’ll draw on resources such as expert witnesses and private investigators, to help win compensation for you for the damages you have suffered.
Advocating for your rights
Medical malpractice can leave you feeling angry, frustrated and even grief-stricken. That’s why it’s important to have our legal team by your side to represent your interests, fight for what’s right, and win you the compensation you deserve.
To find out more or to make an appointment, give us a call today.
By The Povman Law Firm
April 21, 2020
