Philadelphia Medical Malpractice

Overview

Medical malpractice is a legal term that is used to describe the standard of care medical professionals are responsible for providing their patients.  When medical professionals fail to provide the normal standard of care for their patient, and their patient is injured, it is considered medical malpractice.  Patient medical malpractice injuries frequently result from delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, infections, surgical errors, or treatment errors. 

Unfortunately, medical malpractice injuries are usually severe and even life-threatening.   Injuries such as these are considered “catastrophic” because they can become worse over time, and demand continual medical attention, correction, and observation.  Catastrophic injuries often alter the injured patient’s quality of life.  A patient who has sustained a catastrophic injury as a result of medical malpractice will usually have an array of physical and/or mental complications that will prevent him/her from returning to work or functioning at his/her normal capacity.

Medical Malpractice Practice Areas

• Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer
• Misdiagnosis of Cancer
• Other Delayed/Misdiagnosis
• Birth Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Infections/Surgical Error
• Treatment Errors
• Medication Errors

Personal injury law is a legal practice area that governs monetary compensation for physical, mental, or emotional injuries that have been sustained as a result of negligence.  In cases involving medical malpractice, the patient’s physician, surgeon, or medical care provider is usually regarded as the negligent party, and is therefore susceptible to legal action.  When a patient is injured by a medical professional in Philadelphia, he/she may seek monetary damages from the medical professional.  These damages may cover the patient’s:

• medical expenses
• lost wages
• lost future wages
• emotional distress
• mental impairment
• physical impairment
• pain and suffering

If you have questions about a Philadelphia medical malpractice case, the best thing you can do is to speak with an experienced, credible personal injury attorney.  Call The Lassen Law Firm today for your initial consultation at (800) 330-2274!