The incidents of serous injury and death which result from doctor malpractice, hospital malpractice and medical malpractice occur at alarming rates. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that over almost one quarter of a million people die each year through medical errors and almost half of those individuals die as a result of emergency room errors.
The malpractice statistics are broken down as follows:
- 12,000 deaths a year from medication errors in the hospital;
- 20,000 deaths a year result from other hospital errors;
- 80,000 deaths a year from infections in the hospital; and
- 106,000 deaths a year from the adverse effects of medication
In order for you to avoid becoming a victim of medical malpractice you should consider doing the following:
- Whenever possible do not go to a walk in clinic or emergency room for relatively minor or routine medical treatment where a doctor will not be familiar with your medical history which can lead to medical mistakes;
- If your doctor suggest surgery ask why you need surgery, what are the benefits and risks, what are the alternatives, what is the recuperative period, and any all other germane questions relative to your situation.
Do not be afraid to ask very detailed questions. Research your condition and the proposed surgery on the internet. If your situation warrants it get a second opinion and ask lots of questions of the doctor you see for the second opinion.
If you become an informed advocate for your medical care then you increase the chances of not becoming a victim of medical errors.
If you or someone you know has been injured or has died as a result of a doctor's error then you should consult with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer immediately.
Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in losses ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case." Please visit http://www.SelectCounsel.com to see how they can find you one of the best lawyers in your area for your serious injury or medical malpractice case.
Selectcounsel, LLC is a FREE national service that helps people with serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases find one of the best lawyers in their area to represent them. The lawyers we recommend are independently rated by attorneys and judges as being among the very best in their field of practice. Visit us at http://selectcounsel.com/ to see how we can help you find one of the best lawyers for your case.
Selectcounsel, LLC is a FREE national service that helps people with serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases find one of the best lawyers in their area to represent them. The lawyers we recommend are independently rated by attorneys and judges as being among the very best in their field of practice. Visit us at http://selectcounsel.com/ to see how we can help you find one of the best lawyers for your case.
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