You've come to the right place. If you (or a loved one) suffered an injury based on a bad diagnosis, botched surgery, doctor fraud, prescription error, or breach of doctor-patient confidentiality, a medical malpractice lawyer can help. Medical malpractice lawyers may also defend you if you are a medical professional who was sued for malpractice.
As the largest plaintiffs’ law firm in America, we have the resources to take on virtually any medical malpractice case. Over the past few decades, we’ve recovered favorable verdicts and settlements time and again for our clients. We may be able to help you, too. Read on to find out how. What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice lawsuits intertwine two areas of expertise: law and medicine. These cases are inherently complex and require the attention and skill of a lawyer who is well-versed in both areas. You should choose an attorney who: Has a firm understanding of various medical conditions
In addition, you need the backing of a law firm with the resources to take on major hospitals and insurance companies. You can rest assured that, as America’s largest personal injury law firm, Morgan & Morgan is uniquely equipped to handle virtually any medical malpractice case.
To do so, four legal elements must be proven: (1) a professional duty owed to the patient; (2) breach of such duty; (3) injury caused by the breach; and (4) resulting damages.
Top 10 Largest Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settlements of All...$74.5 Million | Negligence & Falsified Medical Records.$58.6 Million | Infant Brain Damage. ... $38.5 Million | Ethics Violation Medical Malpractice Lawsuit. ... $31 Million | Oxygen Starvation. ... $25 Million | Misdiagnosed Heart Condition. ... More items...•
What Are the Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims?Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.Failure to treat.Prescription drug errors.Surgical or procedural errors.Childbirth injuries.
Yes, you can sue a doctor for giving you the wrong diagnosis for an injury or illness in Wisconsin.
$206 billion The largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history occurred in 1998 between the attorneys general of 46 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories, and the nation's four largest tobacco companies.
Medical negligence is substandard care that's been provided by a medical professional to a patient, which has directly caused injury or caused an existing condition to get worse. There's a number of ways that medical negligence can happen such as misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment or surgical mistakes.
misdiagnosisOne of the most common reasons for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is diagnostic errors such as misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis.
Recognizing the Signs of Medical Malpractice: What You Should Look Out ForFailure to Diagnose. ... Misdiagnosis. ... You Received the Wrong Medication or Dosage. ... A Lack of Informed Consent. ... Your Doctor Admits to Making a Mistake. ... A Family Member Dies During or After a Medical Procedure. ... Know When to Contact an Attorney.
A person who breaks texting-and-driving laws and who is typing a text message when he or she gets into a car accident and kills someone could be considered criminally negligent. Someone who intentionally leaves a child locked in a car when it is hot outside can face criminal negligence charges.
Wisconsin's Medical Malpractice Damages Cap Wisconsin lawmakers have put a $750,000 cap on noneconomic damages medical malpractice cases. The cap (which is in Wisconsin Statutes section 893.55(4)) applies to each occurrence of medical malpractice (no matter how many defendants were involved).
Wisconsin courts have held that when a patient has been under a health care provider's continuing—and allegedly negligent—treatment for a specific medical condition, the "clock" for the statute of limitations doesn't start running until the date of the last treatment.
three yearsWisconsin Medical Malpractice Laws Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule: a lawsuit must be filed within three years from the date of injury or one year from the date the injury was discovered, except no more than five years can pass from the date of the act or omission.
Medical malpractice takes place when a healthcare provider provides treatment that falls below the accepted standard of care in the medical communi...
Patients can be victims of medical malpractice in a variety of different ways. Below are some examples.Anesthesia ErrorsAnesthesia errors are one a...
You might be asking yourself, “How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?” or “How Can I Prove a Medical Malpractice Case?” If you’re cons...
Although we touched on medical malpractice damages above, here is some more detailed information on the type of damages in a medical malpractice ca...
If you’ve determined that you might have a medical malpractice case, you probably have some questions: How do I choose a good attorney and what can...
Under laws in certain states, a statute of limitations limits the amount of time under which an injured patient may pursue a medical malpractice la...
Our attorneys at Morgan & Morgan have recovered millions of dollars for injured patients, because we’ve been doing this a long time. We know what t...
Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare professional’s negligent actions directly cause harm or injury to a patient. These types of cases can be highly damaging to the patient and can result in life-changing injuries or death.
Jennifer Johnson and Daniel Hodes represented three patients who were operated on by an orthopedic surgeon who was known by the hospital to have been colonized with MSSA. Within several weeks, all three developed postoperative surgical site infections, and two developed severe neurological compromise as a result. Motions to amend to add punitive damages were made and granted. After 25 depositions, the hospital, the orthopedist, and his group paid $12,350.000.00 to resolve the cases.
At Hodes Milman Ikuta, we have spent more than 30 years helping to create better futures for victims who have suffered by the carelessness of others . We fight for justice and relief while achieving real results for our clients.
In 2005, a Wisconsin woman was giving birth when a midwife and nurse failed to respond to the infant’s distress after misreading the monitor. As a result, the child suffered a birth injury leading to cerebral palsy. Both the midwife and nurse were found to be negligent by the court.
The doctor in charge chose not to perform an episiotomy, did not use forceps during the delivery and failed to assess contractions. As a result, the infant now suffers from cerebral palsy. The hospital refused to accept fault for negligence and even falsified medical records in an attempt to cover up their wrongdoings.