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Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

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Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

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  1. COMMON TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES

  2. MISDIAGNOSIS OR DELAYED DIAGNOSIS This is perhaps the most prevalent type of medical malpractice. A misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor incorrectly identifies a patient's condition, leading to inappropriate or delayed treatment. A delayed diagnosis, equally problematic, involves a significant delay in correctly identifying a condition, allowing the illness to progress and potentially causing more severe damage or reducing the chances of successful treatment.

  3. SURGICAL ERRORS Surgical errors encompass a wide range of mistakes that can occur during an operation, from improper surgical technique and negligent preparation to leaving surgical instruments or sponges inside the patient's body. These errors can result in serious complications, including infections, excessive bleeding, nerve damage, and even death. Proving malpractice in surgical cases often requires expert testimony from other surgeons to establish whether the surgeon deviated from the accepted standard of care during the procedure.

  4. MEDICATION ERRORS Medication errors are incredibly common and can lead to devastating consequences. These mistakes include prescribing the wrong medication, administering the wrong dosage, failing to warn about potential drug interactions or side effects, or dispensing the wrong medication altogether. Cases often involve demonstrating that the error was preventable and resulted in direct harm to the patient. Pharmacy errors are also included in this category.

  5. FAILURE TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT This type of malpractice involves a healthcare professional failing to adequately explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical procedure or treatment before obtaining the patient's consent. Informed consent is crucial for patient autonomy. If a patient suffers harm due to a procedure they didn't fully understand, they may have grounds for a malpractice claim.

  6. ABOUT CHELSIE KING GARZA, P.C. Suffering from medical malpractice? Contact Chelsie King Garza. Our medical malpractice personal injury lawyers fight for victims of medical negligence and to secure the compensation you deserve. Get a free consultation today and let us help you seek justice for your injuries.

  7. CONCLUSION Proving medical malpractice is complex and requires building a strong case. This typically involves gathering medical records, obtaining expert testimony from medical professionals, and demonstrating a clear causal link between the healthcare provider's negligence and the patient's injuries. Consult with a qualified medical malpractice attorney to understand your rights and determine the viability of your case. The attorney will guide you through the process and help build a compelling legal argument.

  8. CONTACT INFORMATION Email - cgarza@chelsiegarzalaw.com Phone - 713-893-8808 Address - 3663 N. Sam Houston Parkway E. #200 Houston, Texas 77032 Website - https://chelsiegarzalaw.com/

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