Medical Malpractice: When to Seek Legal Help
Protecting Your Rights After Medical Negligence
When we seek medical care, we place our trust in healthcare professionals to provide competent and safe treatment. Unfortunately, medical errors do occur, and when they result in patient harm, it may be a case of medical malpractice. At Katzman & Sugden, LLC, or medical malpractice attorneys in Belleville, IL understand these devastating consequences and are dedicated to helping victims seek justice and compensation.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional’s negligence or failure to meet the accepted standard of care results in injury or death to a patient. This can include doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, and other medical providers.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice:
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failure to properly diagnose a condition or delaying diagnosis can lead to serious health complications.
- Surgical Errors: Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient, can have catastrophic consequences.
- Medication Errors: Prescribing or administering the wrong medication, dosage, or failing to identify drug interactions can cause severe harm.
- Birth Injuries: Negligence during childbirth can result in injuries to the mother or baby, such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy.
- Anesthesia Errors: Improper administration of anesthesia can lead to brain damage or death.
- Failure to Treat: Not providing proper or timely treatment for a diagnosed condition.
- Hospital Negligence: This can include unsanitary conditions, inadequate staffing, or failing to follow proper protocols.
When to Seek Legal Help for Medical Malpractice:
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death due to suspected medical negligence, it’s crucial to seek legal help immediately. Medical malpractice cases are complex and require specialized knowledge of medical and legal procedures.
You should consider contacting a medical malpractice attorney if:
- You experienced unexpected complications or worsened health after a medical procedure.
- You received a diagnosis that was delayed or missed altogether.
- You were prescribed the wrong medication or dosage.
- You suffered an injury during surgery.
- You believe a loved one’s death was caused by medical negligence.
The Importance of Consulting with Katzman & Sugden, LLC:
At Katzman & Sugden, LLC, we have a team of experienced personal injury attorneys who are dedicated to helping medical malpractice victims. We understand the complexities of these cases and will work tirelessly to:
- Investigate your claim thoroughly.
- Gather medical records and expert testimony.
- Negotiate with insurance companies.
- Represent you in court if necessary.
- Help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
What to expect when contacting Katzman & Sugden, LLC:
- Free Consultation: We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case.
- Compassionate Support: We understand the emotional toll of medical malpractice and provide compassionate support throughout the legal process.
- Aggressive Representation: We will fight for your rights and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.
Contact Us Today:
If you believe you have been a victim of medical malpractice, don’t hesitate to contact Katzman & Sugden, LLC. We are here to help you navigate this challenging time and seek the justice you deserve.
Daniel C. Katzman is a Partner at Katzman & Sugden, LLC and is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri. Daniel was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois where his dad, Steven E. Katzman has had his law office for over 40 years. Daniel joined the law firm of Katzman & Sugden, LLC after receiving his J.D. from St. Louis University School of Law in 2011, where he earned certificates in Health Law and Employment Law. Prior to that, he received his undergraduate degree in Health: Science, Society & Policy from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Combining his background in health policy and law, Daniel focuses his practice on assisting clients who have been injured through no fault of their own. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Missouri, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.