Levittown Medical Malpractice Lawyer

When we visit our doctor for an illness or go to a surgeon for a procedure, we trust that they know what they’re doing and that we will leave feeling better than when we walked into their office. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Medical professionals make mistakes that often lead to long-term ill effects in their patients.

Data from the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania shows that 118 medical malpractice cases were filed in 2022 in Montgomery County, making it the third-highest county for healthcare provider negligence claims in the state.

If you or someone you know has suffered at the hands of a healthcare professional whom you trusted, a Lower Merion Township medical malpractice lawyer is ready to help you seek justice and receive the compensation you deserve. We offer complimentary case evaluations at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan, so be sure to get in touch with us to discuss what happened to you and your rights today.

What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania?

Commonly defined as a situation where the acceptable medical standard of care has not been met, medical malpractice can take multiple forms. It could be when you visit your doctor with a medical concern, and your physician tells you nothing is wrong without performing any tests to verify this. Or it could be when you go in for a routine procedure, and the anesthesiologist gives you the incorrect amount of sedative, and you wake up mid-procedure.

Although it can take on many forms, some of the most common types of malpractice we see in our office include:

  • Surgical errors: These occur when a mistake is made during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving objects inside the patient, or performing the wrong procedure. These mistakes can cause severe and lasting damage to a patient’s health.
  • Medication errors: Many times, this can include prescribing the wrong medication, incorrect dosages, or failing to check for dangerous drug interactions. Medication errors can lead to serious side effects, worsened conditions, or even death.
  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: When a healthcare provider fails to diagnose a condition or makes an incorrect diagnosis, it can delay proper treatment. Often, the patient’s condition worsens and requires more invasive treatments. In severe cases, it can lead to death.
  • Anesthesia errors: Mistakes made by anesthesiologists, such as administering the wrong amount of anesthesia or failing to monitor vital signs during a procedure, can have life-threatening consequences.

These issues often happen due to negligence, fatigue, or inadequate training. Unfortunately, they can lead to physical, emotional, and financial damages for patients.

It is important to understand that these cases often become complicated. Medical staff are often overworked, which leads to fatigue and, therefore, a higher chance of mistakes being made; however, that doesn’t excuse the fact that you were harmed.

So, if you fell victim to any of the situations above or something else, reach out to us at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan for a free consultation. We’ll put you in touch with a Lower Merion Township medical malpractice lawyer in our office with whom you can discuss what happened so they can advise you on what rights Pennsylvania law affords you.

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Who Makes Medical Mistakes in Lower Merion Township?

You might think that your doctor or your surgeon might be the one responsible since they were the medical professionals who were in charge of your care when the mistake was made, and you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking so. However, with medical malpractice cases, it can be a more nuanced or complex situation.

Anyone on your medical care team at the time the incident occurred may be held responsible, including the doctors or surgeons described above and also:

  • Nurses
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Radiologists
  • Pharmacists
  • Respiratory techs
  • Medical device manufacturers

In some cases, depending on the nature of your claim, you may also hold the hospital itself, including its intake or janitorial staff or administrators, liable for your injuries or illness. Your Lower Merion Township medical malpractice lawyer can help you determine if this applies to your case.

Proving Healthcare Provider Negligence Occurred in Montgomery County

Essentially, any medical-related mistake that is made due to negligence or recklessness can be considered medical malpractice. However, it must be proven. These are the elements patients and their attorneys must prove to have successful claims:

  • There was a doctor-patient relationship, and therefore, a professional duty of care was owed to the patient
  • The doctor breached that duty of care and acted in a negligent manner
  • The negligent actions of the doctor resulted in the patient’s injury
  • The patient’s injury led to damages, such as other medical expenses or worsened illness

Proving medical negligence can be difficult, which is why it’s important to the success of your case that you have an experienced lawyer from Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan to help you navigate the legalities of your case.

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Why Work With a Lower Merion Township Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Dealing with the legal jargon and complexities of a malpractice case on your own can be difficult, especially if you are recovering or still suffering from the mistake your doctor made. You have two years from either the date of the incident or from the date you were made aware of the incident that caused your injury or illness to file a lawsuit against the medical professional who caused you harm.

A medical malpractice lawyer will have experience handling cases just like yours and will understand what needs to be done so that you can receive compensation for the following damages:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of consortium
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Wrongful death

Even though someone else’s negligence caused you harm, you should not continue to suffer. Reach out to our office today to speak with a Lower Merion Township medical malpractice lawyer. At Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan, we’ll discuss the details of your case with you during your free consultation and help you fight for the compensation you deserve if you hire us to work for you.

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