INFECTION
WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN YOUR LOVED ON SUFFERS A SERIOUS INJURY FROM AN INJECTION?
In most instances an infection will produce symptoms that start out small. Those symptoms are a sign of a problem, which must be diagnosed, and properly treated before things get out of hand. If an infection is not diagnosed, or if it is not treated promptly it can grow and cause serious harm or death.
There are many antibiotics, and other treatments for an infection. If your doctor does not follow the proper treatment protocols called the “standard of care”, they commit medical malpractice. If that malpractice causes a serious injury from an infection then you might have a case of medical malpractice.
THE ISSUE OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FROM AN INFECTION.
Medical malpractice is a serious problem. In a 2013 study, A New, Evidence-Based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care by John T. James, PhD., premature death associated with preventable harm to patients was over 400,000 per year.
In an article published September 2, 2013 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Internal Medicine) the authors concluded the health care associated infections represent a major threat to patient safety, and are a “major public health problem.” They also find that at least 50% were preventable. The total annual cost to the health care system from the 5 major infections is $9.8 billion.
FIGHT FOR THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE FOR THE INJURIES YOU HAVE SUSTAINED.
WHAT CAN I SUE FOR IN AN INFECTION MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE?
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, you can win compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages and diminished future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Permanent catastrophic injuries or disabilities, including scarring
- Wrongful death
WHAT TYPES OF SITUATIONS LEAD TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FROM INFECTION?
You may have a medical malpractice lawsuit if you or a loved one has been faced with one of the following situations:
- Staph infection,
- MRSA infection,
- Infections after surgery,
- Infection dealing with the brain, or spine,
- Spinal tap errors,
- Nursing home infections,
- Hospital infections,
- Abdominal surgery infections,
- Sepsis,
- Meningitis,
- Central line associate bloodstream infections,
- Ventilator associated pneumonia,
- Catheter associated urinary tract infections.
HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR CASE?
At The Bartinik Law Firm LLC, we are very selective about the medical malpractice cases we accept. We strive to fight for individuals who have endured very serious injuries and have the most to gain from winning a Connecticut medical malpractice suit. We also work with families who have lost their loved ones due to the negligence of a medical professional.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO TAKE TO EVALUATE A CASE?
Do you think that a loved is the victim of a medical malpractice involving a stroke?
The first step is to gather the medical records. For example, if your loved one lived in Groton, Connecticut and suffered a serious infection, they likely treated in the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. You or your lawyer should request all of the records for their care including the hospital records, tests, and the lab work. You will need all of the relevant prior medical records to evaluate the risk of infection.
Next, you will have to find a doctor to review the case. The reviewing doctor must be a similar health provider, or the same type of doctor as the defendant doctor. The reviewing doctor must also have the same qualifications as the defendant doctor. You can proceed only if you received a certification from the reviewing doctor that medical malpractice has occurred by the defendant doctor.
You must prove all of your harms and losses. Next, you must also prove that your harms and losses were caused from the medical malpractice, and not any underlying condition. You will be forced to examine the consequences of the error, and whether the underlying condition contributed to the harm. All of these medical questions require answers by qualified medical experts to determine the harms, and losses suffered by you or your loved one.
WHERE TO FIND HELP?
We are here to help you evaluate your case. Our medical malpractice lawyers at The Bartinik Law Firm LLC do not accept every case because we take case evaluation very seriously. We will only accept the case if it has merit, and high damages sufficient to justify the case.
When The Bartinik Law Firm LLC represents you in your medical malpractice case, you can expect attention to detail. You can also expect excellent customer service. Just take a look at our former client testimonials on this website. When it comes to case preparation, and trial technique we have trial lawyers who are Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. We stand ready to take your case to trial if necessary.
If you or a loved one were injured or killed by an infection to the negligence of a medical professional contact The Bartinik Law Firm LLC at 860-445-8521 today for a free consultation.