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Surprising Third Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S.: Medical Malpractice

By Autumn Lockwood

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Many people die or are injured at the hands of the medical community each year. It is important that victims of medical malpractice hire a competent and aggressive medical malpractice attorney right away to protect their rights.

Of all the diseases and conditions that can lead to death, it is nothing short of surprising to learn that the third leading cause of death in the U.S. is medical malpractice. Preventable mistakes by members of the medical community lead to almost 100,000 premature deaths each and every year. And thousands more are seriously injured due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, nursing assistant, pharmacist, or other professional that they trusted to take care of them. When members of the medical profession make a mistake, the law holds them accountable for that mistake, as it should. A medical malpractice attorney can guide you through the process of filing a claim against a negligent provider of medical services, and fight for you to get you the monetary compensation that is due to you.

The law defines medical malpractice as a deviation of accepted standard care that results in injury or death. The majority of malpractice cases are never filed. Medical malpractice can take many forms, including:

• Birth injuries, such as deprivation of oxygen during birth • Complications from surgery

• Complications related to anesthesia

• Dispensation of the wrong medicine or mixing up patient's medications

• Failing to follow a patient's advance directive order or living will

• Failing to follow-up on a patient's condition

• Failing to get informed consent from a patient

• Failing to provide treatment

• Failing to safeguard patient from falls while in a hospital setting

• Inappropriate treatment

• Misdiagnosis of illness, or failure to diagnose in a reasonable period of time

• Mishandling of medicine • Performing medically unnecessary treatments or surgeries

• Prescription errors

These are just some of the instances of medical malpractice that a patent might undergo. If you or someone that you love has been a victim of medical malpractice that resulted in injury or death, it is important that you act right away to preserve your rights. You may be entitled to compensation that will cover pain and suffering, time lost from work, medical expenses, and future medical costs.

A medical malpractice attorney can work to protect your legal rights under the law. An aggressive attorney can go head-to-head with the big insurance companies that represent medical professionals and be your voice against those that would see your claim settled for pennies on the dollar. Medical professionals and healthcare providers have lawyers working hard on their side to avoid admitting liability and being penalized monetarily for the mistakes that they make. That is why it is important that the victims of medical malpractice be represented by experienced and knowledgeable medical malpractice attorneys who are seasoned in the courtroom when it comes to effecting justice for their clients and helping them receive the monetary awards that are due them.

If you're looking for a Sacramento wrongful death lawyer then contact Clancey, Doyle and O'Donnell at 1-800-632-5529. They'll a top notch Sacramento personal injury attorney firm and will be sure to help you win your case.

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