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Every doctor, healthcare worker, and hospital strives to provide the best care possible, but positive outcomes are never guaranteed. Unfortunately, even minor errors or unforeseeable situations can result in medical malpractice claims that can drive up insurance costs and negatively impact your situation. Here are a few situations that may require a skilled healthcare lawyer.

4 Common Causes of Healthcare Law Cases

1. Misdiagnoses

The medical field is extremely complex and developing all the time, so even highly skilled doctors using state-of-the-art equipment may fail to correctly identify a patient’s condition. A misdiagnosis can lead to a malpractice claim if the patient’s attorney can argue that another doctor with similar training would have reached a different conclusion or ordered further tests.

2. Prescription Errors

healthcare lawyerMedication errors can occur at almost any point during treatment, including drugs administered in the hospital to the instructions given after discharge. For instance, pharmacists may deliver the wrong medication, or nurses might give patients an incorrect dose. Patients might also have a negative reaction to correctly prescribed medications or experience negative drug interactions.

3. Surgical Errors

Even the most routine surgery carries significant risks of serious injury and even death. However, if a medical implement was left inside of a patient or the staff performed the wrong surgery, the health care providers may be responsible for their damages. Defending against these claims can be especially difficult without the services of an experienced healthcare lawyer.


 

For over 50 years, the healthcare lawyers at Lee, Livingston, Lee, Nichols & Barron, P.C. have defended doctors, hospitals, and nurses throughout Alabama against various medical malpractice claims. The Southeast Alabama Medical Center, the Dale Medical Center, Wiregrass Surgical Associates, and several other health care organizations rely on this team for high-quality representation and successful results. Visit their website for more on their unique qualifications and experience, follow their Facebook for legal tips, or call (334) 792-4156 to consult with an experienced healthcare lawyer today.

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