Medical malpractice is generally defined as a hospital, doctor, or other medical professional's failure to exercise the degree of skill, care, and prudence required of their profession in order to prevent harm to their patient. Medical professionals are held to a high standard of care because the lives and health of their patients depends on competent and prudent health care. Medical malpractice is devastating to the patients and families it affects, particularly when this medical negligence or recklessness leads to serious injury or death.

It is estimated that medical malpractice claims the lives of approximately 80,000 Americans each year.

There are many different ways medical malpractice may be committed. Medical malpractice can involve a medical professional's failure to promptly and accurately diagnose a patient's condition. In some cases, the physician may have properly diagnosed the condition, but failed to treat the patient's condition. Medical malpractice includes cases of surgical or aesthesia error as well as leaving instruments or sponges inside the surgical site, and more. Prescription errors and misuse of medical devices or implants also constitute medical malpractice.

When a patient has suffered damages as a result of medical malpractice, they have the legal right to seek damages for their losses and suffering. Retaining the professional services of a qualified and experienced medical malpractice attorney is the best way to ensure that your interests are protected. The attorneys at Duvel & Duvel, have experience helping people who have suffered losses due to medical negligence. They have intimate knowledge of the laws and rules which apply to your case and the strategies and particular legal tactics which will ensure that you are adequately compensated.

If you or a loved one are a victim of medical malpractice, or you are survivor of a person who has been killed due to medical malpractice, contact us online or call us at (714) 542-5100 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.