Consultation Tips for Malpractice Victims

If you think something went wrong with your medical care, you’re not alone, and what you do next matters. Start by getting a second opinion from another provider, then gather your records and speak with a Phoenix medical malpractice lawyer about your options.

In this article, we’ll explore some useful consultation tips for medical malpractice victims in Phoenix.

Common Forms of Medical Malpractice in Phoenix

Medical malpractice involves acts of commission or omission by healthcare professionals or facilities when providing medical care. The people or institutions responsible for these malpractices should be held accountable.

However, your success starts with understanding the type of malpractice, how it affects you, and how to handle it, including the timeline for Arizona healthcare lawsuits. Here are common medical malpractices reported in Phoenix:

Professional Negligence

These cases often involve diagnostic errors, treatment mistakes, or problems with medication or equipment. Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and incorrect prescriptions are among the most common malpractice claims in Phoenix.

They often lead to wrong, delayed, or unnecessary treatment, costly, life-saving solutions, or death.  

Miscommunication

When communication breaks down between providers (or between doctors and patients) it can lead to delayed treatment, incorrect prescriptions, or incomplete care.

Wrong Medication

Sometimes, doctors and other medical professionals can give their patients the wrong medicine or incorrect dosage, further complicating their situation. In other instances, they can fail to consider the potential side effects of certain combinations of drugs, leading to serious reactions.

Maternal Negligence

Birth-related injuries can happen when doctors or facilities fail to provide safe care during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum recovery.

Surgical Blunders

These include unnecessary or erroneous operations, like operating on the wrong patient and leaving surgical equipment inside the body. They lead to more complications, organ damage, and infections.

What to Do After Medical Malpractice

Seek An Alternative Opinion

If you’re not sure about the diagnosis or treatment offered by one doctor or medical facility, get a second opinion from another doctor or hospital. This will either confirm or end your suspicion. You’ll also get proper medical care in the process.

Gather Evidence

Gather all the medical records provided by the careless doctor or facility, including diagnosis records, prescriptions, and hospital bills. Find eyewitnesses and record their statements.

Talk to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Consult an attorney who understands medical malpractice to understand the legal options available for you. They’ll explain how the statute of limitations applies to you and help you pursue compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim.

In Summary

If you’ve been hurt by a medical mistake, don’t wait to take action. Get the care you need, collect any records you can, and reach out to a trusted attorney to understand your options.

At Gage Mathers, we’ve helped countless people in Phoenix get answers and take action after medical mistakes, and we can help you, too. If your case also involves related injuries, like Phoenix electric scooter injury claims, we’re here for that, too. Reach out today for a free consultation!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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