Medical malpractice is the term used to describe a situation in which a health care provider fails to meet a certain standard of care. When doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care providers are negligent, careless, or simply make mistakes, the results can be catastrophic and result in serious injury and death.
Attorney Frederick J. Harrison represents individuals and families affected by medical malpractice and does everything he can to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. If you believe that you or someone you love has suffered injury or loss due to medical mistakes, contact us to learn how you can pursue financial compensation.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Healthcare providers have a duty of care, or legal obligation to adhere to a certain standard of reasonable care; and when this duty of care is violated, the responsible party(s) can and should be held accountable. There are several ways in which a healthcare provider can violate his or her duty of care and commit medical malpractice.
Some of the most common types of medical malpractice include:
- Failure to detect a fatal condition such as cancer
- Failure to timely treat an emergency situation such as heart attack or stroke
- Failure to communicate with other health care providers and/or the patient about course of action
- Wrongfully diagnosing a condition
- Leaving a surgical tool inside a person's body during surgery
- Operating on the wrong body part or patient
- Failure to read Xrays or results from other tests properly
- Administering the wrong type or dose of a medication
The Importance of Working with an Experienced Attorney
The laws governing medical malpractice are complex, and only an experienced attorney will be able to get you a full financial recovery. Mr. Harrison has an indepth understanding of the laws in Wyoming and has access to the top medical experts in the state. He has the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to conduct a thorough investigation into your case to determine whether medical malpractice occurred, and is not afraid to take your case to trial if necessary.
As a medical malpractice attorney, it is Mr. Harrison's job to get you the full amount of compensation owed to you by law, and he takes this job very seriously. He will do whatever it takes to get you and your family the maximum amount of compensation possible to cover your physical, emotional and financial damages.
What are "Damages" in Medical Malpractice Claims?
"Damages" refers to compensation for your losses. When it comes to medical malpractice claims, damages may include:
- Present and future medical bills
- Disability
- Loss of earnings
- Pain and suffering
If you believe that you or someone you love has suffered injury or loss because of medical malpractice, we may be able to help you. To find out if you are eligible to pursue a claim, contact us today.
