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Medical errors do happen – and surprisingly more often than patients might realize. In most cases, patients are informed about the medical mistakes made during their care, but other times they are not. Instead, a patient will figure out a mistake occurred later – after enduring multiple tests, treatments and costs. Whether you were told about the mistake or not, a medical mistake derived from negligence could lead to a malpractice lawsuit against that physician. But, it is important to know the difference between the regular medical process and actual negligence.
The key difference between a medical error and negligence is that not all errors are preventable. There are some medical errors that can occur even when your physician exercises immaculate competency and even takes every precaution. If, however, the error occurred due to their incompetency or negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Identifying a medical mistake may seem like common sense, but there are some errors that are not as clear. The most common errors seen in malpractice cases include:
When medical mistakes occur, no matter how minor, they should be reviewed by a malpractice attorney. An attorney at Berkowitz and Hanna LLC can assess your particular case and help determine if you have a valid claim. Contact Berkowitz and Hanna LLC today to schedule a no-obligation case evaluation. Call (203) 487-5716 or contact us online to get started.
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