Avoidable Medical Mistakes
Medical errors are shockingly common, and the unfortunate truth is that the majority of them are preventable. The damages resulting from such mistakes can be extensive, and even though it may be obvious who is at fault, recovering compensation can be exceedingly difficult.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of an avoidable medical mistake and suffered injuries as a result, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Examples of Avoidable Medical Mistakes
The nature of medical treatment is inherently complex. Patients often have several different conditions at once, each with its own set of complicating factors, making precise treatment difficult. Although some treatment problems are unavoidable, preventable errors are absolutely inexcusable, and may include:
- Mistaking one patient for another
- Performing surgery on the incorrect side of the body, or an entirely different section of the body
- Medication errors, such as an incorrect dose form, strength, or medication
Oftentimes, these errors can be attributed to non medical professionals such as receptionists, secretaries, or support staff, and doctors will use this as an attempt to shield themselves from liability. An experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer can help get to the bottom of your case.
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Our health is our greatest asset, and when medical professionals endanger that asset with careless, avoidable mistakes, it is an unacceptable form of negligence. If you have been injured, contact the Philadelphia medical mistakes attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 for a free consultation.