More people die each year from medical mistakes than from motor vehicle accidents. A recent study by the Institute of Medicine estimates that medical errors in hospitals alone result in up to 98,000 deaths each year. Up to 7,000 people die from errors in prescribing medicine. One of the best tools to attempt to correct this crisis in medicine is to hold negligent hospitals and physicians accountable for their mistakes. The medical malpractice lawyers at Suthers & Thompson represent individuals and families who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice by physicians and hospital employees.

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to act with a reasonable standard of care and causes a new or aggravated injury to the patient. Some examples of medical malpractice include:

Failure or delay in diagnosing a medical condition

Misdiagnosis of a medical condition

Surgical or anesthesia mistake during an operation

Failure to manage a pregnancy or deliver a baby in a safe manner

Failure to properly treat a medical condition after making a correct diagnosis

Failure to administer medications properly

In addition to death, medical mistakes can cause brain injury, paralysis, amputation, disability and disfigurement. The resulting injuries and damages are often permanent. The costs of a medical mistake can be an extreme hardship for the injured person and their family. The laws governing medical malpractice suits are among the most complex of all personal injury laws. That is why it is important to speak with an attorney familiar with medical malpractice law and experienced in handling medical malpractice cases. The medical malpractice attorneys at Suthers & Thompson are committed to protecting the rights of victims of medical malpractice and their families. The firm also handles select dental malpractice cases, particularly where there is a catastrophic injury or death involved.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice, contact us online or call us toll free at 1-800-320-2384 to set up a FREE consultation.