All health care providers have a duty to provide a reasonable standard of care and avoid causing harm. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the quality care that they deserve. Medical negligence is a serious problem for patients of all ages and costs the country billions of dollars a year. Below, the seasoned team at Williams, Hall & Latherow, LLP in Ashland, KY, discusses a few of the ways providers commit malpractice.

3 Common Types of Medical Negligence

1. Delayed or Missed Diagnoses

A delayed or missed diagnosis can be life-threatening because many health conditions require early detection to ensure a promising prognosis. If your doctor’s medical negligence resulted in a delayed or missed diagnosis and severe health issue, you have the right to seek compensation for any resulting medical bills and emotional distress.

2. Surgical Errors

If you undergo a surgical procedure that does not produce the expected outcome, that does not necessarily mean you were the victim of medical negligence. Surgery is uncertain by nature, and patients must assume certain risks before going under the knife.

However, if you receive substandard care at any point before, during, or after the procedure, and complications arise as a result, you may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Common surgical errors include leaving a foreign object in the patient and operating on the wrong side of the body.

3. Anesthesia Errors

Like surgery, anesthesia is somewhat risky. Most people have no cause for concern when the treatment is administered by a skilled and qualified practitioner; however, when an anesthesiologist fails to provide adequate care, the patient and their loved ones may suffer. Failing to review a patient’s files to check for possible drug interactions or monitor their vitals during the procedure are just two common examples of anesthesia errors.

If you think you were the victim of medical negligence and want to hold the liable provider or facility accountable, turn to Williams, Hall & Latherow, LLP. An experienced lawyer on their team will review your medical records and gather testimony from expert witnesses to prove your case. You can learn more about this personal injury law firm by visiting their website. To schedule an initial consultation with a compassionate attorney and start building your case, call (606) 329-1919.