Medical Malpractice Litigation

Medical malpractice occurs where a medical practitioner acts in a negligent manner when treating a medical condition. Malpractice can occur from an action taken by the medical practitioner, or by the failure to take a medically appropriate action. Examples of medical malpractice include:

Failure to diagnose, or misdiagnosis of a disease or medical condition;
Failure to provide appropriate treatment for a medical condition;
Unreasonable delay in treating a diagnosed medical condition;


A medical practitioner may also be legally liable if a patient does not give "informed consent" to a medical procedure that results in a harm to the patient, even if the procedure is performed properly. For example, if a doctor does not tell a patient that a surgical procedure has a 50% chance of causing paralysis, the patient does not have the necessary information to make an informed choice to either have or refuse the operation. If the patient has the operation, and is paralyzed as a result, the doctor may be liable even if the operation was performed flawlessly, as the patient might have refused the surgery if the risks were known.

Medical malpractice actions have been significantly affected by "tort reform." Malpractice cases are very expensive to litigate, and your recovery of damages may be limited by statute. It is necessary to seek advice from medical experts, who can be very costly to hire.

Getting the immediate medical care you need and addressing both physical and mental health recovery are critical first steps. However, you also need to ensure your legal rights are protected and being represented.

Medical Malpractice cases are unique and having an experienced professional can help you get the settlement you deserve.