Medical malpractice and negligence is a reality that is an all too common occurrence in the U.S. A study by the Institute of Medicine reported that up to 98,000 people die each year in U.S. hospitals due to medical mistakes – the eighth leading cause of death in our country. Medical malpractice mistakes involving medication errors cause injuries to over 1.3 million persons a year.
Although physicians undergo years of specialized training and are expected to adhere to strict protocols, even small mistakes or oversights can result in devastating injury or even death. At Chalik & Chalik, we have experienced medical experts who will thoroughly investigate your case to find out what went wrong and who is at fault for you or your loved one’s injuries. Common medical malpractice cases arise from a wide range of errors, varying from minor to major mistakes, such as:
- Failure to diagnose a patient’s condition
- Error in treatment
- Prescription errors
- Misdiagnosis of a patient’s condition
- Breach of contact or warranty
- Failure to obtain consent for treatment
- Surgical error
- X-ray and testing errors
If you suspect a physician or medical staff member of medical malpractice, do not hesitate to contact the Florida medical malpractice attorneys of Chalik & Chalik. A successful medical malpractice lawsuit will show that the physician’s actions were not in keeping with accepted standards of practice, that he or she failed to exercise reasonable care, that the hospital or facility was in violation of state or federal codes, that medical devices or equipment were defective, or that the staff members were inadequately trained. Your attorney will first demonstrate that an error or negligence occurred, and then show how the error directly resulted in injury.
Injuries to Children
Chalik & Chalik Law Offices takes a special interest in medical malpractice issues concerning children throughout Florida. Unfortunately, in about three in every 100 births, a serious birth injury is the result. If it is an injury due to medical malpractice, an experienced birth injury lawyer may be able to establish a case if medical treatment during delivery fell below the accepted standard of care.
A trained obstetrician is taught to follow a very specific protocol during labor and delivery. Because pregnancy is a vulnerable condition prone to complications, any deviation from protocol can have consequences. When doctors fail to respond to emergency situations properly, babies are put at risk and may suffer severe and lifelong injuries or death. Birth injury cases can be difficult to prove and involve complex litigation. We have skilled medical experts trained to recognize evidence of malpractice, and we will go in-depth to find out what really happened to your child. If your child suffers from the effects of a birth injury, and you feel something could have been done to prevent it, contact Chalik & Chalik Law Offices.
For more information, please see our Injuries to Children page.
Medical Misdiagnosis
Medical misdiagnosis is when a medical professional fails to properly identify and diagnose a patient’s medical condition. In such cases, a doctor can be held liable for any damages that result from a misdiagnosis if it was a result of negligence. Medical misdiagnosis can involve a number of circumstances. In some cases, it involves a completely wrong diagnosis. A patient may have another condition that may or may not be related to the wrong diagnosis, or the patient may not be suffering from a medical condition at all. This type of medical misdiagnosis can be more likely in cases involving infant, behavioral / emotional, digestive, and rare conditions or those that characterized by vague symptoms.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury as a result of a medical misdiagnosis, contact Chalik & Chalik to have one of our medical misdiagnosis attorneys advise you of your legal rights and options.
For more information, please see our Medical Misdiagnosis page.
Surgical Mistakes
“Mistakes happen” is a phrase people often use, but when it happens in the operating room, mistakes can have devastating or fatal consequences. U.S. surgeons and anesthesiologists are the best trained in the world, but mistakes happen.
If a medical professional made a surgical error that caused unnecessary complications, he or she can be held responsible for medical malpractice. At Chalik & Chalik, our attorneys understand that suffering a catastrophic injury in surgery or as a result of improper anesthesia can cause a lifetime of health problems, and worse. Cases involving anesthesia and surgical errors can be extremely complex. You will want a professional on your side.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury as a result of a surgical mistake, contact Chalik & Chalik to have one of our medical misdiagnosis attorneys advise you of your legal rights and options.
For more information, please see our Surgical Mistakes page.
Medication Errors
According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, as many as 7,000 people die each year in the U.S. as a result of medication errors or incorrect prescriptions. Federal law states that pharmacists and medical professions have a responsibility to their patients to practice within the standard of care set by their profession. It is a standard that establishes procedures for ensuring that pharmacists fill, compound, dispense, and label prescriptions correctly. When that standard of care is not met, people get hurt.
The Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik has extensive experience in medication error cases. Contact us if you or a family member has suffered injury or damages as a result of a medication error.
For more information, please see our Medication Errors page.
Thousands of physicians have been disciplined for incompetence, misconduct or negligent behavior. You can help protect your family and others in the community from careless medical malpractice by hiring Chalik & Chalik to hold these medical professionals accountable.
If you or someone you love was injured due to medical negligence, you need Chalik & Chalik to investigate and prove your claim. Contact the medical malpractice attorneys at Chalik & Chalik for your complimentary legal consultation.
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