Oklahoma City Medical Malpractice Lawyers & Attorneys
Doctors and nurses are some of the most well-respected and trusted individuals in society today. We count on them to cure our illnesses and take care of us in times of weakness and vulnerability. So, when doctors and nurses make critical errors in judgment that result in injury or death, it is important that they be held accountable for their negligible actions.
Although medical professionals are required by law to exercise the utmost care, skill and diligence when treating their patients, it is estimated that over 90,000 people every year are either injured or killed due to physician or nurse error. Most of these injuries and deaths result from one of the following: the misdiagnosis of a medical condition, mistreatment of a medical condition or medication error.
A few examples of medical malpractice include failing to diagnose cancer or another deadly disease, incorrectly performing surgery, causing injury to a mother or child during delivery, failing to perform a critical test, prescribing a drug with dangerous side effects without explaining the risks and leaving a surgical instrument inside the patient during surgery.
Medical negligence can take place in the hospital, a doctor's office, or even at your own home if you or a loved one is under the care of a medical professional there. Sometimes the hospital or medical facility can be held liable, but our medical malpractice lawyers will need to discuss the specifics of the case with you and carefully examine all medical records before we can make a determination.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the medical negligence of a physician
or nurse, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Our medical malpractice attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights and
getting you the settlement you are entitled to.
To learn more about medical malpractice lawsuits, please read our Medical
Malpractice FAQs or contact us today!
Medical Malpractice FAQs
What is the definition of medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is when a medical professional acts negligently and it results in the injury or death of a patient.
Who is generally sued in medical malpractice lawsuits?
It depends on the specific situation, but generally the physician or nurse who caused the damage is held accountable. In some cases the hospital or medical facility associated with the case can also be held liable.
What are some examples of medical malpractice?
Examples include failing to diagnose cancer (such as breast cancer) or another deadly disease, incorrectly performing surgery, causing injury to a mother or child during delivery (sometimes resulting in cerebral palsy), failing to perform a critical test, prescribing a drug with dangerous side effects without explaining the risks and leaving a surgical instrument inside the patient during surgery.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits?
For most cases, it's two years from the date of injury or death. If the malpractice involves a "tort claim" hospital, the statute of limitation is one year from the time of injury or death.
What damages can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits?
The victim and his or her family can sue for damages including reimbursement for all medical bills, current and future lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement and permanent injury.
How difficult is it to win medical malpractice suits?
It can be difficult for a variety of reasons including that there is usually a lack of information given to the family with regards to medical details surrounding the case. It is also difficult to find witnesses who are professionally associated with the doctor and willing to testify on the side of the family. Doctors and Hospitals win an average at least 80% of the cases that are tired to verdict.
If you believe you or a loved one is a victim of medical malpractice contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.
