What types of medical errors constitute medical malpractice?
Common medical errors that could constitute medical negligence might be: • Misdiagnosis • Failure to diagnose • Prescription errors • Performing the wrong surgery • Failure to give appropriate follow-up care • Birth injuries • Surgical errors • Emergency room errors • Anesthesia errors How would I prove negligence in a medical malpractice claim? You would have to show three things: • The defendant did not meet the established standards of medical care established by medical professionals. Expert medical witnesses are usually required to establish this. • This negligent medical care caused your injury. • You suffered financial damages as a result of this injury. What is “informed consent”? Before performing a procedure, your doctor is required to inform you of all potential risks and consequences associated with the procedure. If your doctor fails to do this, it constitutes negligence, and you may be entitled to receive compensation for injuries suffered as part of the procedure. If you
