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Examples of Medical Malpractice: Neglecting Surgical Sponges

The defendant, the operating doctor, claims they are not blame for his death, suggesting it was his existing health conditions that ultimately caused his death.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are commonly associated with wrongful death. Medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider (doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist, plastic surgeon, pharmacist, medical technician, etc.) in which care provided deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient.

Unfortunately, these medical mistakes occur more frequently that most patients would like to know about. The frightening part is that most of these lawsuits are settled confidentially and there is little to no trace of the doctor’s mistake.

On the flip side, many people claim to be victims of medical negligence, when the doctor was in fact not at fault.

In cases, such as this one where a surgical sponge was left in the body, are usually not discovered for many years. They are usually found after the victim suffers from unexplained symptoms.

If you believe that you are a victim of medical malpractice, it is always better to talk to a legal professional first, rather than diagnosing your case on your own. Call Davis Law Group today to get the legal information that you are looking for. Contact Mr. Davis at (206) 727-4000 to schedule a free consultation.