Medical Malpractice Lawyer

According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 225,000 people die each year due to iatrogenic causes. This is the third leading cause of death in the United States.

• 12,000 deaths/year from unnecessary surgery
• 7,000 deaths/year from medication errors in hospitals
• 20,000 deaths/year from other errors in hospitals
• 80,000 deaths/year from infections in hospitals
• 106,000 deaths/year from non-error, adverse effects of medication

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical Malpractice is the failure of medical professionals to provide adequate treatment to patients resulting in a personal injury or substantial loss of income.

Why Is A Medical Malpractice Lawyer Needed For Medical Mistakes?

Medical Malpractice is a doctor’s failure to perform the degree of medical care and skill that a physician or surgeon of the same medical specialty would use under the same or similar circumstances. When medical "standards" are not followed, it is also known as med mal. A medical malpractice lawyer that knows about medical problems & medical laws is needed to help a claim reach the courts in the fastest, experienced, and most complete way possible. A medical malpractice lawyer will work with the hospital system & medical law system to find out what your rights and legal options are.