Medical Malpractice

When a doctor's negligent act or omission causes injury to a patient, it is referred to as medical malpractice. An error in diagnosing, treating, or managing an illness or injury can constitute a negligent act or omission. Because medical malpractice claims are litigated under the legal theory of negligence, injured patients need to prove the following four elements:

1. The doctor owed a duty of care to the patient.
2. The doctor breached that duty by diverting from the applicable standard of care.
3. The deviation from the standard of care caused the patient's injury.
4. The patient suffered damages as a result of the injury.

Medical malpractice cases can become extremely lengthy and complex. That is why it is essential to hire an injury attorney with experience litigating malpractice claims. Medical malpractice cases arise from a variety of negligent, reckless, and intentional conduct. The most common forms of medical malpractice include:

• Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis: This can cause patients unnecessary suffering by precluding the opportunity of receiving early treatment that may have saved or prolonged patients' lives.
• Lack of informed consent: Medical professionals are required to properly inform patients about the consequences of a medical procedure before asking them to sign a consent form. Lack of informed consent may expose patients to dangers they would have avoided had they been properly informed of the risks associated with the procedure.
• Surgical errors: Injuries that give rise to medical malpractice may also occur during surgery or childbirth, causing irreparable harm to the patient or child.
• Medication errors: The improper administration of anesthesia or prescription medication may cause serious health problems or death in patients.

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The medical malpractice experts at Levenbaum & Cohen have been handling injury cases throughout Phoenix, Los Angeles, Arizona, California, and the West for over 30 years. Let us put our expertise in medical malpractice cases to work for you.