Injured Due To Medical Negligence?
Medical malpractice claims in Pennsylvania arise when a physician or other licensed medical professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care in treating a patient. It is important to understand that a poor outcome or unexpected complication does not automatically constitute malpractice. Every medical profession and procedure carries its own standard, and a valid claim requires demonstrating that a provider’s conduct fell below that standard in a way that directly caused harm.
If you believe your injury resulted from medical negligence, whether in a private physician’s office or a hospital setting involving multiple providers, the Valley Forge and Harrisburg lawyers of Graham & Mauer, P.C. are prepared to thoroughly evaluate your case. If medical malpractice occurred, we will help you understand your options and pursue the compensation you deserve.
How Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys Prove Negligence
Success in your case depends on a clear and convincing depiction of the negligence that occurred. Legally, negligence is defined by the following four criteria, all of which must be met:
- You were owed a duty – When medical professionals agree to care for a patient, they automatically assume duty.
- The duty was breached – The hospital or healthcare provider failed to meet an acceptable standard of care.
- The breach of duty led to your injury – Due to the poor level of care, you sustained a new injury or needlessly endured an illness.
- The injury or illness caused you to suffer significant damages – Your measurable damages include costs of unnecessary medical treatment, time lost from work while you recovered from an illness and any physical effects or disabilities that resulted. Immeasurable damages such as emotional distress, post-traumatic stress disorder and general pain and suffering are also significant.
Types of Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice can occur in any part of the healthcare system, and the consequences can range from relatively minor to serious and life-threatening. Common types of medical malpractice cases include the following:
- Lack of diagnosis or misdiagnosis
- Errors in prescription or administration of medicine
- Surgical errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Negligence in patient monitoring
- Abandonment of a patient
- Inadequate training of healthcare professionals
Call Graham & Mauer, P.C. Today – Talk to a Malpractice Lawyer Who Is Here for You
When a medical professional betrays your trust and you’re left injured, Graham & Mauer, P.C. is equipped to help you seek the compensation you deserve. Because we maintain locations in Phoenixville, Harrisburg, Dauphin County and Valley Forge, lawyers from our firm are reachable by clients throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. Call us toll-free today at 800-218-0808 for a free phone consultation on medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, and beyond, or contact us online.
