Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Lawyer
Contact Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Attorney of
Joshua Macktaz by Email or
call today at (401) 861-1155
Most of the time, doctors and other medical personnel do exactly what is needed and necessary to help their patients get well or recover from serious injuries. In some instances however, mistakes in medical diagnosis and treatment are made, with disastrous results. Doctors, nurses and other medical personnel are only human and can, and do, make mistakes. The legal definition of medical malpractice is an instance when an omission or negligent act by a doctor or other medical professional causes damage or harm to a patient.
Some of the obvious ways that medical malpractice can occur are:
- Misdiagnosed symptoms
- Errors during surgery
- Prescribing incorrect dosages or the wrong medication
The less obvious ways can include:
- Misinterpretations of lab results, x-rays, ultra-sound or MRI examinations
- Miscommunication between medical professionals and the patient resulting in errors in care or treatment
- Neglecting to perform a necessary procedure or order a test
Proving medical malpractice is a lengthy, detailed and involved process. A full investigation into the facts surrounding the situation must be accomplished. Legal documents and medical information must be gathered and filed if necessary. Hiring an attorney who is familiar and well-versed with the RI medical malpractice laws is the most important thing you can do.
A good medical malpractice attorney will interview you to determine what happened and why. He will investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury and confer with other legal and medical professionals, as well as litigate with insurance companies and hospitals to obtain the best information and in some cases obtain a settlement for you without going to trial.
If you suspect medical malpractice on the part of your physician or other medical professional, contact a reputable RI medical malpractice attorney immediately to discuss your options.
Contact the Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Law Firm of
Joshua Macktaz by Email or
call today at (401) 861-1155 and we
will respond to you as soon as possible.
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