Medical Malpractice: What You Should Know
Medical malpractice doesn’t necessarily mean a grossly incompetent amateur doing incalculable damage because they don’t belong in practice. Certainly, there are cases that come down to that, but sometimes, it’s a bad mistake made by an otherwise qualified and well-meaning doctor. Too many people think that malpractice suits are all about destroying the careers of doctors and driving up health care costs.
The truth is far more complicated. Medical malpractice cases are about protecting people. They’re about giving you the financial stability you need to recover from a serious injury that you didn’t ask for, which could’ve been avoided with a bit of care. Learn all you should know about medical malpractice, and how a personal injury lawyer can get the financial compensation and stability you need to get well.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Again, medical malpractice doesn’t necessarily mean gross incompetence, though, in some of the worst cases, that does arise. If a doctor or other healthcare professional performs a procedure that they’re too inexperienced or otherwise unqualified to perform and you get hurt, medical malpractice does occur and this may be the most well-known form.
Other times, well-meaning doctors can make terrible mistakes. A piece of surgical equipment like a sponge can be accidentally left inside after a surgery. Poor suturing can occur. Doctors could be extremely tired or stressed, causing errors.
Sometimes they might turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with the stress, reducing their coordination and judgment. They could accidentally through poor communication or planning operate on the wrong body part or even perform the wrong procedure altogether.
Compensation for Malpractice
Any time an accident occurs during a medical procedure, from prescribing the wrong medication to a major surgical incident, and it could’ve been avoided by some basic effort and attention, it may be malpractice. This means that doctors have fallen below the expected standard of care for their profession.
Not every mistake made by a doctor qualifies as malpractice, however. It generally requires the mistake to be serious enough to cause you harm (in fact, if you haven’t suffered harm, there’s no malpractice) and the mistake must have been entirely preventable. In short, the doctor must have been negligent in providing the proper standard of care in some way, and you had to get hurt due to this negligence.
If you’ve been hurt due to medical malpractice, you can be entitled to a range of compensatory damages from your medical bills to your lost wages to pain and suffering, emotional damages, loss of consortium and more.
Calling a Personal Injury Lawyer
When the time comes to fight for your rights and get the compensation you deserve for the injuries you’ve suffered, your best chance is with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Hospitals have powerful attorneys and insurance companies behind them, and they will fight to invalidate your claim.
Proving your case requires someone with experience and knowledge. If you need help with your case in Southern Colorado, you should call the attorneys at Heuser & Heuser, LLP. We’re ready to help you prove your injury claim and get the compensation you deserve. Contact us for a free consultation about your case today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What My Injury Case Is Worth in Colorado Springs?
There are a variety of things we look at when evaluating your case and determining its value.
We look at how the accident occurred: How did someone else’s carelessness lead to the accident? Did your actions also contribute to the crash?
We also look at what sort of injuries you sustained: Do you have a permanent injury that will last the rest of your life? Are you going to have future medical bills?
We look at lost wages: Did you lose your job? If you have permanent work restrictions due to the accident, you may not be able to find a job very easily in the future.
These are only some of the factors that we look at in evaluating a claim. You may have additional losses to account for in a claim, and sometimes additional evidence or expert witnesses will be needed to support an evaluation.
At Heuser & Heuser, LLP, we can identify those factors during a free case evaluation, during which you tell us your story so we can take the first step in building a legal strategy at no financial risk to you.
Every case is unique and different. That’s why our lawyers at Heuser & Heuser, LLP give each case personal attention during case reviews and evaluations for potential claims.
Do You Usually Win Good Settlements for Your Clients in Southern Colorado Personal Injury Claims?
At Heuser & Heuser, LLP, we have a strong track record of positive case resolutions for our clients. We have settled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where we’ve had large settlements.
We’ve had substantial verdicts. We go to the mat for our clients if necessary. We’ll appeal cases.
Each case and client has different needs and options, and we’ll do whatever it takes to take care of our clients. We can identify the right path for your case during a free case evaluation.
Why is it Important to Hire a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Claim in Colorado Springs?
Insurance companies are in business for a reason: to make money.
Anytime the insurance company is paying money on a claim, it means less money to their bottom line. They have literally hundreds of adjusters and hundreds of lawyers who are on their side trying to figure out how to prevent money from leaving their checkbooks.
Quite frankly, you do need a lawyer to help you through this because your lawyer will stand up for your interests and seek proper compensation on your behalf.
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