When medical malpractice happens, injured individuals need experienced malpractice attorneys to provide advice and counsel. These complex cases can be difficult to prove, and the evidence needed depends on the type of malpractice that occurs. Here are types of malpractice requiring seasoned personal injury attorneys who are skilled in representing individuals seeking compensation after suffering damage due to medical errors.  

Types of Malpractice That Call for a Malpractice Attorney

Failing to Diagnose

When a physician fails to meet the standard of care required, does not diagnose an illness or condition due to negligence, and the patient becomes sicker, the claim calls for a medical malpractice attorney. For example, a doctor can be liable for failing to biopsy a suspicious growth that is diagnosed later as cancer. If the patient dies, a wrongful death attorney will help the surviving family members pursue the claim for the deceased patient’s estate. 

Failing to Provide Proper Treatment

Most medical professionals treat their patients well, prescribing and administering the appropriate medicines, therapy, and surgical procedures. If patients experience worsening conditions or new symptoms due to the failure to receive the correct treatment, surgery, or medication dosage, a malpractice attorney will pursue a claim on their behalf.     

Failing to Warn Patient of Known Risks

Doctors are required to tell their patients about the known health risks of medications, surgeries, and medical treatments. When physicians do not meet their obligations and their patients suffer injuries or complications; as a result, the physicians can be liable for medical malpractice.

From their offices in Goshen, NY, the experienced malpractice attorneys of The Finkelstein Law Group serve individuals who suffer injury or lose family members due to medical malpractice. If you’re injured or lose a loved one to wrongful death, seek counsel from these dedicated and compassionate personal injury attorneys. Visit them online and call (845) 294-9003 to schedule your consultation appointment.