Mobile Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Everyone makes mistakes at work, but for doctors, errors are never good. A mistake can negatively impact the health of a patient, causing serious injuries, a worsened medical condition, and even death. 

Doctors make more mistakes than you may think. In fact, medical malpractice is one of the top causes of death in the United States. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider neglects to provide appropriate treatment, fails to take an appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that leads to injury or death.

Medical malpractice claims are complex. Don’t handle one on your own. Seek legal help from a Mobile, Alabama medical malpractice attorney from Roger Varner Injury Law. We’ll assess your case, determine liability, and work hard to protect your rights to compensation.

Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can happen in a variety of ways, such as the following:

  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. When a patient receives a diagnosis too late or gets the wrong diagnosis altogether, their medical condition does not get properly treated. This can lead to a worsened condition or death.
  • Failure to order appropriate tests. When a doctor does not order the right tests or act on results in a timely manner, it can be hard to figure out what is wrong with the patient. They may not receive the right medication or treatment in time.
  • Medication errors. It’s common for doctors to prescribe the wrong dosage or the wrong medication altogether. This can lead to serious side effects and, in extreme cases, even death.
  • Surgical errors. Common surgical errors include leaving things inside the patient’s body after surgery and operating on the wrong body part.
  • Infections. Infections are common in hospitals. Medical staff need to take the proper steps to keep rooms and equipment clean and free of bacteria. Otherwise, patients can get very sick and die. 
  • Premature discharge. Medical staff should ensure a patient’s health is stable before allowing them to leave the hospital. 

Proving Medical Malpractice

To recover compensation for medical malpractice, the victim must prove the following:

  • The doctor owed a duty to the patient. 
  • The doctor provided substandard medical care. 
  • The victim was injured due to the substandard medical care the doctor provided
  • The injury led to damages. 

You have two years from the date of the medical malpractice to file a lawsuit and seek damages. In Alabama, there is no cap on damages, so you can pursue as much compensation as you’d like, even for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. 

Contact a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Mobile Today

Doctors are human just like everyone else, but the main difference is that any mistake they make can be catastrophic or even fatal. A person injured by a doctor’s negligence can seek compensation for damages.

Medical malpractice cases are tough to win, but with Roger Varner Injury Law on your side, you have a fighting chance. Learn more about your legal rights and options. To schedule a free consultation, call (833) 482-7637 or fill out the online form.