Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office Statistics, every year a high percentage of deaths in the U.S. occur as a result of medical errors – more deaths than from auto accidents or breast cancer. It has been estimated that 85% of people injured by medical malpractice never filed a claim.
People seek medical professionals in order to receive proper care and healing, but in cases of medical malpractice the opposite happens. “Medical malpractice” occurs when medical care providers deviate from accepted standards of practice and, either through negligence or omission, cause injury to a patient. Not every medical error is considered medical malpractice; only those errors that fall below standards of practice set by the medical profession.
If the outcome of medical treatment results in unanticipated harm or tragedy, it is logical to wonder if it was avoidable. The first step is to discuss it with the medical provider, but sometimes healthcare providers are evasive, offer vague explanations or hyper-technical reasoning which are impossible to understand. If you suspect that you or a loved one was seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice, it is worthwhile to consult with us to determine if you have a case.
Pursuing medical malpractice claims is typically a very long process. Even when the malpractice appears to be obvious, doctors, hospitals and their insurers will fight vigilantly to deny or reduce their responsibility. We will not allow these obstacles to deter our pursuit for justice. It takes an aggressive, experienced lawyer to fight through all the stages to obtain just and fair compensation for the victim(s).
If you have been seriously injured, or if you have lost a loved one, due to medical malpractice, you should contact us immediately to schedule a free consultation. Call Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues at (937) 293-2141 to schedule an appointment. Or, you can use our form below to contact us online. In addition, we have an emergency phone number of (937) 760-4357 which is answered around-the-clock.
