What is a Medical Malpractice Lawyer and When Do You Need One?

Julie Andrews of the “Sound of Music” fame enthralled audiences the world over with the magic of her melodious voice. She suffered horribly one fine day in 1997 when she lost her voice for good due to a ‘minor’ surgery on her vocal chords.

Sounds terrifying, right? The very thought of such horrifying incidents, make you wonder about doctors who have always been looked up to, being at large. Sure, the medicos are often likened to God as they literally hold our lives in their hands. They are meant to heal us and make us better. Things may go terribly wrong at any point in time.

Illness and injury are likely to lead you straight into a hospital or a clinic specializing in medical care. Sadly, there are many instances where the concerned professional that may include the doctor, nurse, paramedic or any other caregiver is guilty of neglecting their duties.

This may cause you to suffer unduly, which could result in death in extreme cases. Medical malpractice happens to be the common term denoting such an action, and you are free to seek legal advice to file a lawsuit against the offender.

However, the professionals cannot always be blamed. There are many reasons for a treatment procedure going awry or the condition returning with a vengeance that the concerned care provider has virtually no control over. Unfortunately, the opposite is equally true too. So, it is not always easy to decide whether to sue your health center or not.

When You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney

The best way to go about it is contacting an experienced medical malpractice attorney with the details of your case. He will make you see reason and take up the case on your behalf when it has the merit. Here are a few facts that will make you gauge the situation correctly. Do check on the following:

Misdiagnosis: Failing to diagnose the medical condition properly may result in faulty treatment. The onus is on the doctor. It is therefore advisable to get a second opinion by consulting with a specialty doctor when you have doubts.

However, the clinic or hospital authorities may also side with the said doctor and try to cover things up when a medical malpractice lawsuit is brought against the doctor or the institution.

Treatment: Mistreatment is a term that has wide implications. It can mean prescribing incorrect medicines or conducting a surgery erroneously or even neglecting to take proper care of the patient. If you suspect any kind of medical negligence during the course of treatment, feel free to get in touch with your lawyer immediately.

You do not have to wait and see whether you have a case, your attorney is well equipped to take care of that.

Informed Consent: The doctor or the hospital/clinic authorities need your consent before conducting any type surgery on you or your kin. The risks involved have to be explained in details with the repercussions arising out of it explained as well. Failing to abide by this is likely to result in a malpractice suit against all concerned, in case anything goes south.

Tests: It is time to go through your diagnosis carefully and check the tests ordered. Not finding a common test deemed to be a standard procedure for diagnosing your condition could be signs of failing to take adequate care. Basing your diagnosis on a single lab test is also suspicious as every health professional needs to be sure of his diagnosis before proceeding with the treatment.

Follow-Up: Taking proper care after every step namely diagnosis, treatment, and procedure should be the normal practice. Leaving you on your own or being negligent is a sure shot sign that you have a medical malpractice suit on your hands.

Alvin F. de Levie and Associates is comprised of an elite team of attorneys, industry experts, and specialists who assist clients in the legal process. Our firm will evaluate your medical malpractice claim and collaborate with medical specialists to pursue the full and fair value of your case. Please call us at 1(844)777-2529 or online to schedule a meeting.