Medical Errors
Pursue Justice with a Scranton Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Close to 200,000 people die each year in the United States because of medical
errors that could have been prevented if only a healthcare professional
had not been negligent. When a person is seriously injured or dies due
to a medical error, they may be able to file a
medical malpractice claim for personal injury or wrongful death. A claim would allow for them
to seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, pain
and suffering and much more.
There are many different types of medical errors that are prevalent throughout
the healthcare industry due to medical negligence. Unfortunately, the
most common medical errors are
failure to diagnose,
surgical errors,
medication errors and
pharmacy errors. A medical error may occur when a doctor prescribes the incorrect type
of medicine, amputates the wrong body part, or fails to diagnose cancer.
When Medical Errors Result in Injury
Regardless of the medical mistake made, when a person becomes seriously
ill or dies, the doctor, pharmacist, dentist or other healthcare professional
must be held legally responsible. At Rogan Law, we provide outstanding
legal representation to victims and family members of victims who have
suffered because of medical errors. The following are common reasons why
medical errors may occur:
- Improper documentation
- Illegible handwriting
- Medications having similar names
- Inexperience
- New medical/surgical procedures
- Poor communication amongst staff
- Inadequate nurse-to-patient ratio
- Complex care
- Urgent care
- Inadequate sleep
Scranton Medical Malpractice Attorney also Serving Wilkes-Barre
Need a lawyer for a medical error case in Scranton? Please contact a skilled
Scranton medical malpractice attorney at Rogan Law today to begin
protecting your future. We are very familiar with your legal rights and
the type of monetary compensation that you may be entitled to. We represent
individuals and families for medical malpractice claims throughout Scranton,
Wilkes-Barre and Northeast Pennsylvania and look forwarding to speaking with you.
Contact a
Scranton medical malpractice lawyer
if you or a loved one has been the victim of a medical error!