Common Medical Malpractice Cases

It is no wonder why you see lawyers on TV consistently soliciting calls from anybody who purports to be a victim of medical malpractice. Such lawsuits are big business for law firms looking to make money off of medical professionals’ alleged wrongdoing. Of course, there are many legitimate cases where legal action is necessary, but there are also many cases based on allegations that are simply untrue. In order to prove this, though, testimony from medical expert witness services is necessary. It is imperative that every medical professional invested in their reputation has the resources to defend against the following types of common medical malpractice lawsuits.

Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis—and delayed diagnosis—are two of the most common types of medical malpractice lawsuits. When such accusations are true, the consequences are serious and potentially even fatal. There are a range of factors which inform a medical professional’s diagnosis, though, and it is not always the practitioner’s liability if a diagnosis is incorrect. Doctors rely on symptoms and information reported by patients, for example, and this data is not always accurate or honest. Medical expert witness services can help medical professionals defend themselves against such charges in court.

Injury During Childbirth

OB/GYN nurses and doctors may be particularly vulnerable to accusations of malpractice. Childbirth is a delicate and often risky procedure, and both mother and child may be in harm’s way if something were to suddenly go awry. In such situations, medical decisions must be made in a split second, and sometimes injury is inevitable. Of course, patients may believe the practitioner to be at fault when this is not the case. Reliable Clinical Experts can lend professional experience and specialty to demonstrate the parameters of liability in a legal context. Your reputation and practice should be properly defended when accusations are so serious and so much is on the line.

Surgery Errors

If a patient is in surgery, it is typically because they are already ill. Surgery, furthermore, is often required to save patients’ lives. When the results are not as expected or the operation is not effective, it can leave patients in shock. This disappointment should not be confused with liability, though, as it often erroneously is. Surgery is dependent on a range of factors and the results depend on the individual health and condition of the patient, too. Medical expert witness services can help demonstrate these facts in court if a patient alleges that you have committed medical malpractice during surgery.