No medical professional, no matter how skilled, can guarantee a positive outcome, and even routine procedures involve some degree of risk. However, if they fail to provide a certain standard of care, the consequences could be disastrous, including massive medical expenses and serious, sometimes life-changing injuries. In these cases, a skilled malpractice attorney can help you collect compensation for your losses.

3 Common Examples of Medical Malpractice

1. Surgical Errors

Mistakes in the operating room are among the most serious examples of medical malpractice. Doctors occasionally operate on the wrong body part, perform an incorrect procedure, or even leave sponges or medical tools inside the patient’s body. In addition to dealing with the consequences of the surgical error, most people will still have to undergo another procedure to address their original medical issue.

2. Misdiagnoses

The medical field is extremely complex, so not every misdiagnosis rises to the level of medical negligence. However, if a doctor misses signs other reasonable professionals would have seen or fails to order a test, patients often experience side effects from incorrect medication while their actual medical problem gets worse.

3. Medication Mistakes

Each year, approximately seven million patients are either prescribed the wrong medication or get the incorrect dose due to negligence on the part of doctors, pharmacists, and other health care providers. These situations can lead to serious, crippling side effects and may be fatal. In such cases, a skilled malpractice attorney may be needed to identify all of the liable parties.

Medical malpractice cases are notoriously complex, but the accomplished legal team at Schnurr Law Firm, P.C. in Fort Dodge, IA, has the experience and wide professional network to represent your interests and help ensure you’re fairly compensated for your damages. If you’re badly injured, they’ll handle every aspect of your claim so you can concentrate on your recovery. Visit their website now to learn more about their personal injury services, or call (515) 576-3911 to speak with a skilled malpractice attorney today.