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Medical Malpractice.jpg) Daily, patients literally place their lives in the hands of their doctors, trusting that they will be treated and cared for properly. Unfortunately, sometimes the doctors and healthcare professionals responsible for making the decisions that affect our health and lives make serious mistakes. This happens more than one would like to think. Each year approximately 98,000 patients die and 1.3 are injured as a result of medical malpractice.
There are, as in any profession, generally accepted standards and procedures for diagnosing conditions and providing treatment or care. When a healthcare professional, such as a surgeon, a non-surgeon or a dentist fails to meet these standards because of surgical errors, failure to diagnose a condition correctly or failure to provide appropriate treatment, an individual’s health may be negatively altered as a result.
Each case is different and incredibly complex, and not all patients affected receive compensation for the resulting injuries. It is important to note that just because a person is injured does not mean that a medical malpractice error has occurred. In most cases there are complicated medical issues that need to be thoroughly evaluated before determining whether medical malpractice occurred; that is why it is important to contact an attorney experienced in medical malpractice law. At Bye, Goff, Rohde & Skow, we can help to determine whether you or someone you love is entitled to compensation. You may be able to receive compensation for medical bills or prescription costs resulting from the medical malpractice as well as loss of earnings and a reasonable amount for pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a medical malpractice, call Bye, Goff, Rohde & Skow today for your free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. Should you choose to retain our services, there is no fee unless we win your case.
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