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When you or someone you loves goes to the doctor, you expect to receive the treatment you need. When misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or malfunctioning equipment get in the way of that, you have the right to seek compensation. A medical malpractice attorney can help you determine who’s at fault for your medical malpractice case and how you can prove their negligence in a court hearing. In order to make sure your case sticks, it’s important to understand how to recognize the signs of medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice by a Medical Team
Human error is one of the most common causes of medical malpractice cases. While we trust doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pharmacists to take care of our needs, they aren’t perfect, and mistakes can happen. When these mistakes occur, you or your loved ones could face serious side effects, including death. Examples of medical malpractice by a medical team include:
Misdiagnosis by a doctor
If a doctor diagnoses you and your treatment is not improving the situation or is causing new problems to occur, seek a second opinion. This helps to ensure the original diagnosis is correct.
Wrong medication or dosage prescribed
When you take medication, always check that the dosage matches your prescription. If any medication causes adverse side effects, consult your pharmacist or doctor. There may be an issue with your medications.
Surgical errors
When going into surgery, you aren’t always awake to keep an eye on things. Sometimes communication errors can lead to surgeons operating on the wrong body part or performing a surgical procedure that wasn’t necessary. If possible, have a family member or friend available before you go into the surgical room to double-check that everything is in order.
Medical Malpractice by a Medical Center
Assuming that your medical team is working properly, things can still go wrong during your treatment. If a hospital, doctor’s office, or other medical center isn’t well maintained or operated, patients often suffer the consequences. Examples of medical malpractice by a medical center include:
Equipment malfunction
If a piece of surgical equipment malfunctions, patients have the right to sue for compensation. Either a faulty part or lack of maintenance can cause a malfunction.
Unsanitary environment
It’s a medical center’s responsibility to keep all areas clean and sterile. This helps curb the spread of sepsis and other highly transmittable diseases. If you or your loved one gets an infection that isn’t related to the original diagnosis, an unclean medical center could be to blame.
Inadequate training
Medicine is one of the most challenging career fields. It’s the job of the medical center to ensure that all staff is adequately trained and certified to perform their job. If a doctor, nurse, or surgeon is not fit for their job, it could lead to severe medical complications.
Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney
If you suspect medical malpractice in the Whitehouse, Lindale, and Tyler, Texas, areas, don’t hesitate to contact a medical malpractice attorney right away. Attorney Vickery has spent over thirty years helping patients and their loved ones get the compensation they deserve after suffering medical malpractice. Contact the Vickery Law Firm today at (903) 504-5490.
