MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
When you seek medical care, you trust your doctor, nurse, or hospital to provide treatment that meets the accepted standard of care. Medical malpractice happens when that standard is not met and you suffer harm as a result. In other words, it’s not simply a bad outcome but a professional negligence that causes injury, illness, or even wrongful death.
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For a situation to legally qualify as medical malpractice, four key elements must be proven:
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Duty of care – The healthcare provider had a responsibility to treat you according to accepted medical standards.
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Breach of duty – The provider failed to uphold those standards, whether through action or inaction.
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Causation – The breach directly caused your injury or worsened your condition.
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Damages – The injury led to significant harm, such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, or long-term disability.
Because proving malpractice requires expert testimony and clear evidence, working with an experienced attorney is often essential to holding negligent providers accountable and securing the compensation you deserve.
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Medical malpractice cases are complex and often hard to win. But if you've been the victim of medical malpractice, The Haddad Law Firm can help you. We know how to build a strong case and are not afraid to take on the big insurance companies. The Haddad Law Firm will conduct a thorough investigation of your case. Medical malpractice cases often hinge on complex medical data. We'll work with experts to review your case and build a strong argument.
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For your case to be successful, you'll need to prove that the doctor's actions (or lack thereof) were negligent. In other words, you'll need to show that the doctor violated the standard of care and that this violation led to your injuries.
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There are many different ways that a doctor could be negligent.
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Failing to diagnose a condition.
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Prescribing the wrong medication.
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Not ordering the necessary tests.
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Performing surgery on the wrong body part.
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Leaving a foreign object inside the body during surgery.
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Birth injuries. A doctor's negligence during childbirth can cause harm to the child, the mother, or both.
These are just a few examples - if you think you've been the victim of medical malpractice, call us at 1-800-NJLEGAL today. WE'RE READY TO FIGHT FOR YOU. After a medical error, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. The Haddad Law Firm is here to help you through this difficult time. We're ready to investigate your case and fight for compensation.