5 Common Types of Medical Malpractice | Harlingen Attorneys

Like people anywhere else, residents of Harlingen occasionally require medical attention. Every day, people visit doctors' offices to get examinations, vaccinations, surgery, and other treatments. Health professionals have a reputation for being precise and efficient. Unfortunately, breaches of trust occur, and they affect a variety of Harlingen patients, and these violations of the standard of care can have grave consequences. For that reason, wronged patients have a right to a medical malpractice attorney serving Harlingen.

The 5 common types of medical malpractice are:

• Misdiagnosis
• Medication and Dosage Errors
• Childbirth Injuries
• Anesthesia Errors
• Surgical Errors

Violating the standard of care is a crucial component of a medical malpractice case. However, a violation alone is not enough for a claim. You must have proof that your doctor's negligence caused your injuries. You must also prove that medical malpractice had a lasting result, such as disability, loss of income, unusual pain, suffering, or significant medical bills.

If you or someone close to you experienced medical malpractice, our attorneys are here to help you.

Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies pay or otherwise compensate doctors for overprescribing drugs, which consequently harms patients. The American Medical Association Code of Ethics notes that "Physicians may dispense drugs within their office practices provided such dispensing primarily benefits the patients." Statistics show that about half of U.S. doctors received payments from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in 2015, amounting to $2.4 billion. This information indicates that misdiagnosis and medication errors are typical examples of malpractice. Some health professionals have ignored patients' health records and medical histories.

Liability claims take place in civil court, and an attorney is necessary to defend the wronged patient. A great deal of work goes into the legal process in the case of Harlingen medical malpractice, but our Harlingen hospital negligence lawyers can help process your claim. An attorney with Carabin Shaw can offer you information about next steps and sort through the critical details of your case. Our team knows the ins and outs of malpractice cases, and we are ready to leverage this expertise on your behalf. For example, according to the Texas Medical Board, "Physicians are required to provide a description of any medical malpractice claim to the TMB for publication on the physician profile." The presence or lack of this type of information can be a significant factor in the outcome of these cases.

The trend in recent statistics indicates that medical malpractice lawsuits are on the rise. You may have questions as to which party is liable. It is crucial to determine if the doctor, hospital, or both are liable for medical malpractice. Hospitals are rarely responsible for doctors exercising medical malpractice because the doctor would have to be a hospital employee, and most are contractors. For most people, it can be challenging to determine which details can be extremely beneficial toward a case involving Harlingen medical malpractice. You can count on our Harlingen hospital negligence lawyers to sort through medical records and contact appropriate parties. The lawyers of Carabin Shaw are fully equipped with the resources to handle misguided medical treatment.

We offer a free initial consultation. During this appointment, we will listen to you, answer your questions, and advise you on your next steps. Additionally, our contracts are contingency fee, which means will not charge you unless we win your case.

Contact our office in Harlingen, Texas today toll-free at 1-800-862-1260. Our attorneys are ready to advocate passionately on your behalf.