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CONTACT VICKERY LAW FIRM TO FILE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SUIT IN TYLER, TX AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Did you know that medical errors cause more than 250,000 deaths each year? In addition, there are approximately 16,000 malpractice suits filed each year. When you need medical attention, you want to trust your doctor’s medical expertise. Sometimes even the best professionals can make serious mistakes. Those mistakes can change your life forever.

According to the AMA Code of Medical Ethics, a provider should work to alleviate the suffering of a patient. The trust is the basis of the relationship. Medical experts should put the patient’s needs above self-interest. When that does not happen, mistakes occur, and the patient suffers.

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What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare professionals do not provide proper treatment. It can happen as a result of a negligent action, or the treatment provided causes injury or death. Most of the time, malpractice is the result of an error. The error may come from inaccurate diagnosis, medication, treatment, or aftercare.

When medical malpractice happens, the responsible party may be held liable for their actions. If a patient wants to claim malpractice, the attorney must prove the provider violated accepted standards of care.

Examples of malpractice include:

Misdiagnosis
Incorrect prescription
Mistakes in surgery, such as leaving items in a patient’s body or operating on the wrong body part
Serious infection transmitted at a hospital or doctor’s office
Lack of follow-up

For a suit to be successful, the following must be proved:

Failure to provide the appropriate standard of care
Injury as a result of negligence
Significant consequences of injury

There are also standards for significant consequences. Basically, a patient must prove results such as:

Hardship
Suffering
Disability
Chronic pain
Loss of income

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What Are Standards of Care?

Malpractice is a violations of standards of care. Basically, the term “standard of care” refers to the guidelines for the treatment of illness, injury, or condition. A panel or organization of experts develop the guidelines. The standards can be anything from a diagnostic and treatment procedure to clinical practice procedures.

Unfortunately, consistency is complex. The standard of care is a degree of risk assessment a doctor uses. It changes depending on the community. A standard of care is a medical or psychological treatment guideline! It changes depending on the community. In addition, standards change over time due to improved understanding of medical procedures. Not only that, but the standards are also not set in writing when it comes to legal proceedings. Instead, an expert of witness helps the court to make a decision with his/her testimony.

Attorney Vickery knows the laws and standards in Texas and he will navigate the legal process with you.

When Should You Contact an Attorney?

Have you been harmed by a healthcare provider’s negligent or avoidable acts? Contact Vickery Law Firm to discuss your legal options for medical malpractice in Tyler, Whitehouse, and Lindale, TX. Ron Vickery has handled countless medical malpractice cases in his 30+ years of experience. As your dedicated attorney, he’ll fight to help you receive maximum compensation.
Call 903-504-5490 today to schedule a free consultation.