All surgeries have the risk potential, but they are often the best way to treat a medical problem. When a surgical error turns a routine procedure into a severe injury or wrongful death, it may be due to medical malpractice. Determining whether a mistake is the result of negligence is a difficult task. It takes the help of medical experts and the diligence of an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who will put forth the time and money necessary to be successful. A surgical error can cause catastrophic injuries such as brain or spinal cord injuries. In the worst cases, surgical errors can result in wrongful death. The patient and his or her family will need considerable financial compensation to cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and related losses.

We have represented surgical error victims in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Some of the most common types of surgical errors include:

A delayed diagnosis can significantly affect a patient's prognosis, especially in cases involving cardiac disease, stroke, cancer, or fetal distress. When a person's illness could have been diagnosed while it was treatable, a delay can result in a serious injury or death that was preventable. In cases of delayed diagnoses, the lawyer must determine whether the patient's outcome would have been different if the diagnosis had been made earlier. To be a compensable claim, the delayed diagnosis must have caused significant harm to the patient.

We work with medical experts to determine whether the doctor's negligence had a negative effect on the patient's outcome. Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys will investigate the reason for your delayed diagnosis to determine who is liable for your losses. Failure to diagnose/delayed diagnosis is often the result of negligence or an error committed by doctors, diagnostic technicians, or lab technicians.

Additional errors and negligence contributing to a delayed diagnosis may include:

Getting the right medicine to the right patient sounds like a straightforward task. However, lack of communication, overlooked details, and human error in a busy hospital setting can lead to medication errors. Whether the error is the fault of the doctor, pharmacist, or staff member administering the medicine, it can have disastrous consequences for the patient.

A medication error can cause catastrophic injuries or wrongful death in any patient. Still, patients who are critically ill, very old, or very young may be at increased risk for serious complications. If you or a family member has been a victim of medical malpractice, you may be able to collect damages.

Additional medication errors may involve issues such as:

The emergency room is chaotic, making continuity of care a challenge. Frequent interruptions in patient care and communication affect the staff's decision-making ability and reduce time spent with patients. Despite these issues, doctors, nurses, and other ER staff are expected to practice an acceptable standard of care. If medical negligence or an error causes a serious injury or wrongful death, the victim and his or her family may be entitled to damages

We will investigate the actions that led to your injury or the wrongful death of your loved one. If we discover medical negligence, we will work to hold the negligent party accountable for your losses.

Some of the most common ER errors include: