General Information about Medical Malpractice/Negligence

Medical Malpractice occurs when a physician fails to properly treat a medical condition and the negligent act or omission is the cause of additional or aggravated injury to the patient. Obviously the physician cannot be responsible for the original underlying medical problem. This negligence could cause a case against the doctor if his/her actions differ from generally accepted standards of practice, or it may be against the hospital for improper care. These include problems with nursing care, medications or sanitation. Local, state and/or federal agencies, which operate such hospital facilities, may also be held liable.

Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect a patients' rights to seek compensation if they are injured due to negligence. Medical malpractice cases are by their very nature, complex, expensive to pursue and have a high risk of no recovery. If you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, it is essential to seek advice from our experienced medical malpractice attorney who may assist in determining the validity of your claim and the details that need to be proven to see if it is worth pursuing.