Types of Medical Malpractice in South Florida

Do you feel that you have been injured because your doctor made a mistake while treating you? Maybe your loved one died because of something his or her doctor did not do. If you believe that you fit either of the above scenarios or have additional questions regarding medical malpractice , our experienced team of medical malpractice lawyers are available to discuss your case.

The ramifications of medical negligence can be destructive to a person’s quality of life. Injured victims may be harmed to such a degree that they can no longer work. Some victims may not be able to care for themselves or their families anymore. In extreme cases, death can even result.

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There are a number of reasons why a medical malpractice lawsuit may be necessary, including a medical professional’s failure to diagnose a disease, surgical errors, prescription drug errors, and even general medical malpractice. Below are five types of medical malpractice that may be grounds for a lawsuit.

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• Diagnosis
• Prescription Drug
• Surgical
• Unnecessary Surgeries
• Birth Injuries

Diagnosis Errors

Properly diagnosing a patient is critical in determining a correct treatment path. A misdiagnosis often occurs when a patient’s symptoms are not clear. Regardless of the circumstances, a late diagnosis or misdiagnosis can cause injury, death or expensive treatment once a correct diagnosis is later garnered.

Errors in testing can also take part in a misdiagnosis. Common examples include an X-ray being misread by a radiologist or blood or urine samples being contaminated because of improper handling.

Several medical conditions are often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all, including:

Prescription Drug Errors

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication usage or harm to a patient. Prescription drug errors can be fatal.

Common prescription drug errors include:

• Prescribing a wrong dosage
• Illegible prescription scripts
• Failure to reasonably foresee complications
• Prescribing the wrong medication
• Dangerous or defective drugs

Surgical Errors

When a surgeon makes even the smallest mistake during surgery, a patient can be injured or killed. Common surgical errors may encompass:

Accidental damage to surrounding muscles, ligaments, tissue and nerves

• Anesthesia errors
• Uncontrollable blood loss
• Infections that could have been avoided
• Leaving behind surgical instruments inside of patients

Sometimes, symptoms of surgical errors do not surface for months or years after the procedure. Some conditions that can result include:

• Infection
• Wrongful death
• Additional surgeries
• Damage to internal organs
• Immune system failure

Unnecessary Surgeries

Unnecessary surgeries are often the result of a misdiagnosis, an incompetent surgeon, or when a surgeon manipulates the patient into believing that he or she needs more extensive surgery than is medically required.

Some of the most common unnecessary surgical procedures include:

• Coronary bypass surgery
• Cesarean section
• Pacemaker implants
• Hysterectomy

Birth Injuries

When medical mistakes are made during childbirth, a newborn baby can suffer serious injuries, sometimes even leaving them with a lifelong disability. If the medical professional failed to act within the standard of care, medical malpractice may have occurred.

Sadly, common birth injuries can include:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Fractures
• Erbs Palsy
• Fetal death
• Brain damage

If you believe your child was injured during childbirth because of a medical error or negligence on behalf of a medical professional, our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can help you find answers and justice. Call 1 (855) 722-2552 to speak with someone today.

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