Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals must act according to certain standards that are acceptable in the medical community. When we visit the doctor or go to the hospital for treatment, we expect that health care professionals will meet and even exceed a certain level of care. Despite best efforts, however, errors in treatment can occur. If a medical professional departs from the accepted, applicable standard of care and that departure causes an otherwise avoidable injury, a patient may bring a malpractice claim to recover for any resulting injuries. Medical malpractice is a highly complex area of law. Mr. Levy will aggressively pursue the parties responsible for your injury in order to get you the compensation you deserve. Although there are many forms of medical malpractice here are a few examples of claims:

• Failed or improper diagnosis/or treatment
• Surgical errors
• Bed sores
• Nursing home abuse / Elder neglect
• Lack of informed consent
• Incorrectly prescribed or administered medications
• Errors during surgery, including improper administration of anesthetic
• Inadequate training of hospital staff

Malpractice injuries can affect patients and their families long after treatment is completed. Victims of medical malpractice can experience health complications, a lessened quality of life, enormous medical bills and even long term health effects. In certain circumstances, compensation may be available for:

• Medical expenses, including cost of future treatment
• Lost wages and decreased long-term earning capacity
• Disfigurement, disability or pain and suffering
• Cost of hiring someone to take care of daily tasks during recuperation
• In the case of wrongful death, loss of companionship for immediate family members