How to Recognize Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a general term for lawsuits that involve the injury of a patient under the care of a doctor, pharmaceutical technician, or other medical service provider. These professionals have the obligation to ensure the safety of their patients, and when this obligation is not upheld, patients can be seriously injured as a result.
If you recognize the signs of medical malpractice in your healthcare treatment, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help pay for the costs of your injury and recovery process. Contact the experienced Harrisburg personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case with a qualified member of our legal team.
Instances of Medical Malpractice
There are many different ways that medical malpractice may occur, but some are more frequently reported than others. Some of the most common of these include:
- Surgical tools left in body
- Wrong-site surgery
- Incorrect prescription
- Incorrect patient treatment
- Overdosing / underdosing
- Using unsterile equipment
These are only some of the common kinds of medical malpractice that are reported every year in the U.S., but every instance should be treated seriously. The effects of medical malpractice can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in recovery and treatment costs, and victims should not have to pay these costs on their own.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the experienced Harrisburg medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams today by calling 610-667-7511 and learn more about what you can do to get the justice you deserve.