How to Determine If A 'Medical Mistake' Is Malpractice

Updated on: 11/7/2019

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is defined as a medical professional who acts negligently, causing its patient to be injured or to wrongfully die. This can be a specific professional or an institution, such as a doctor’s office or hospital.

As a medical professional, they are to provide a minimum standard of care in his/her area. Common mistakes include leaving sponges, instruments, or other objects in patient; operating on the wrong part of the body; medication errors; or post-surgical infections, including the failure to diagnose properly.

If you believe that your surgery, treatment, post-surgical treatment, etc. was not properly done by a medical professional, it is important that you seek legal counsel. Medical malpractice can cause severe issues. It is important to pursue a case against the doctor in order to make sure your medical bills are covered and most importantly, that the same mistake does not happen to another individual.

Top Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Seattle, WA

The attorneys at Davis Law Group are highly rated as a group of personal injury trial attorneys, who have recovered favorable settlements on behalf of their clients. Founder and principal attorney Chris Davis has also authored several books on personal injury and is highly popular as a legal commentator on news programs. To schedule a free, no obligation consultation, call Davis Law Group at (206) 727-4000.

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