Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can take many forms, but some of the most common include:

1. Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis

When a doctor fails to correctly diagnose a condition or delays diagnosis, the patient may miss critical treatment opportunities, leading to severe complications or death.

2. Surgical Errors

Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside the patient, or performing unnecessary procedures, can have catastrophic consequences.

3. Medication Errors

Errors in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication can result in overdoses, allergic reactions, or other adverse effects.

4. Birth Injuries

Negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can cause life-altering injuries to the baby or mother, including cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, or maternal hemorrhage.

5. Anesthesia Errors

Improper administration or monitoring of anesthesia can lead to brain damage, nerve damage, or death.

6. Failure to Treat

When a doctor recognizes a condition but fails to provide appropriate treatment, the patient’s condition can worsen unnecessarily.

7. Hospital Negligence

Hospitals can be held liable for understaffing, inadequate training, or failure to maintain sanitary conditions, all of which can harm patients.