Medical doctors and other health care providers are held to an expected standard of care when it comes to treating patients. When a physician or other professional in the medical community neglects to perform their duty according to that standard of care, patients are the ones who suffer, or die, as a result.
If you have experienced an injury caused by medical malpractice, or you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of a medical professional, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim. The Glendale medical malpractice attorneys at Phillips Law Group have decades of experience representing Arizona residents and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation, including a $3 million dollar settlement for a client who suffered brain damage due to negligent medical treatment.
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There are any number of circumstances that may lead to an incident of medical malpractice, but the most common reasons for this type of substandard medical care may include:
Medical negligence refers to an accidental error or action committed by a medical professional that leads to the injury or harm of a patient. In a case of medical negligence, the doctor or medical staff did not have knowledge about the incident and there was no intent to cause harm to the patient. For example, if a surgical sponge is left inside a patient during an operation, and it leads to a serious infection.
An instance of medical malpractice involves a level of intent, because in that instance, the doctor or health care provider knows that if he or she fails to take a specific action it could result in harm to a patient. However, that does not mean a physician actually intended to harm a patient.
One example of this is where an attending physician opts to use a cheaper, less effective diagnostic test over one that is more expensive, simply because it is not covered by a patient’s health insurance. If that decision turns into a missed diagnosis, like cancer, a qualified medical malpractice attorney may be able to prove a case of medical malpractice was knowingly committed by that physician.
The burden of proving medical malpractice is a complicated legal process, which is why we recommend hiring a Glendale medical malpractice attorney. Our lawyers at Phillips Law Group are well-versed in Arizona’s medical malpractice laws, and if we represent you, we are committed to protecting your rights and obtaining fair compensation for the harm you received under a doctor’s care.
In order to establish that the injury you sustained was the result of medical malpractice, you and your attorney must prove the following elements of negligence:
To learn more about your potential case, it is generally a wise decision to contact a medical malpractice lawyer from our firm today. We can review the details of your claim and evaluate if you may have a case.
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Medical malpractice can occur at any time throughout a planned medical treatment. Our firm over the years has handled many different medical malpractice cases. Below are several of the most common types of medical malpractice errors to help you determine if you have a case:
A patient may receive harmful treatment if a doctor or health care provider fails to:
The incorrect diagnosis of a serious illness or medical condition may prevent a patient from receiving life-saving treatment in time. Some examples of serious diagnostic errors include:
Failure to properly diagnose a patient within an acceptable timeframe may allow a medical condition or disease to continue to worsen, reducing the likelihood for a patient to recover. In serious cases, such as appendicitis or internal bleeding, a patient may not survive.
While all surgeries carry a degree of risk, a surgical error is considered to be a preventable substandard level of care. Some examples of surgical errors include:
Medication often provides lifesaving treatment and aids a patient in recovering from an illness, infection or other medical condition. However, if a patient’s medication is incorrectly prescribed, or it interacts with other medication the patient is already taking, it can have a devastating effect on a patient’s life.
A hospital or other medical care institution may be held responsible if any member of staff fails to follow protocols for keeping instruments and other hospital areas clean and free of germs or bacteria that could lead to an infection in a patient.
If the attending physician present at the birth of a baby does not properly monitor both mother and child’s progress, either patient could suffer severe harm. Additionally, infants can be injured by the misuse of certain medical tools, like forceps.
A health care provider is required to obtain a patient’s written consent for any recommended treatment, medication, surgery or any other medical intervention. Prior to obtaining the patient’s signature, he or she is first required to fully inform the patient regarding all potential benefits, side effects or other risks that may result in harm to the patient.
Our licensed Glendale medical malpractice attorneys can explain all the damages that you may be eligible to receive during a free consultation. Our goal is to provide our clients with accurate and helpful information so that they can make an informed decision about whether to take legal action.
Every medical malpractice case is different, so ultimately both the amount and kind of damages you may receive are also unique. Generally, victims of medical malpractice may be able to recover compensation for:
These are damages that you can easily place a numerical value on, such as past and future medical bills, rehabilitation or therapy services, prescription medications, lost wages and loss of earning capacity.
These damages apply to losses that are intangible, and therefore, are more difficult to monetize. These could include:
Punitive damages are rare in medical malpractice cases. These damages are designed to punish the defendant and deter others from acting in the same way. In Arizona, you must be able to prove that the defendant meant to cause harm and his or her conduct was reckless or malicious.
Unlike many states, Arizona does not place caps on the amount of damages awarded in a medical malpractice case. However, in addition to filing a lawsuit, state law does require a written preliminary opinion of a medical expert. It can be challenging to find an acceptable expert for this purpose, but if we represent you, our lawyers at Phillips Law Group are prepared to help guide you throughout the legal process and will try to seek maximum compensation for the injuries and other losses you have endured.
We look forward to helping you. Call 602-222-222 to get started.
Medical malpractice claims are lengthy and complex, and there are strict deadlines for filing. This is why we encourage you to contact a member of our legal team today. Our lawyers have been presented with many awards for excellence over the years, including founding partner Jeffrey Phillips being distinctly named as one of the Best Attorneys of America.
Schedule your free consultation now. Your appointment will be completely free of charge, and it is your opportunity to ask questions about what you may expect from a medical malpractice claim. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not have to pay any upfront fees for us to represent you. At Phillips Law Group, we only get paid if we help recover compensation on your behalf.
Our office is conveniently located in Phoenix, just 30 minutes southeast of historic downtown Glendale.
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