Arizona Hospital Negligence and Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Medical professionals are responsible for providing dependable, high-level care to each and every patient. Unfortunately, some patients are not treated with the skill and care they deserve.
Medical malpractice is a broad category of personal injury law that encompasses an array of hospital, emergency room, and surgical errors. Hospital negligence occurs when a medical provider fails to meet a reasonable standard of care – based on how other members of their profession would normally perform under the circumstances – resulting in injury, even the death of a patient.
At Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack, our Arizona hospital negligence and medical malpractice lawyers have handled many lawsuits involving medication errors, surgical errors, misdiagnosis (or failure to diagnose), anesthesiology mistakes, birth injuries (such as cerebral palsy or shoulder dystocia), and nursing home abuse. With our help, victims of medical malpractice can hold healthcare providers responsible for unacceptable care.
If you or a loved one is the victim of hospital negligence or medical malpractice, contact the lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack. Call us at 1-800-281-8515 or schedule a free case review today.
Identifying Medical Malpractice
A strong case for medical malpractice must establish a number of points. Lawyers are responsible for showing that each element is present in order to prove the merits of the case.
- First, the attorney must demonstrate that the healthcare provider had a duty to treat the victim. Whenever a healthcare provider agrees to care for an individual, the provider is legally obligated to meet generally accepted medical standards in doing so.
- Second, the attorney must show that this duty was breached. This occurs when the provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care.
- Third, the breach must be shown to have caused personal injury to the victim. If a breach occurred but no injury resulted, no medical malpractice claim can be brought.
- Finally, the victim of such an incident must have incurred financial damages. These could involve further medical care, lost work time, emotional damages, or other financial burdens. If there are no damages, there is no basis for the claim.
If all of these elements are present, medical malpractice has occurred. You will need a skilled medical malpractice attorney to pursue such a claim against a negligent health care provider. It is important to remember that medical professionals and their employers typically fight medical malpractice lawsuits aggressively. These parties have reputations to protect and the resources to protect them. The veteran medical malpractice and hospital negligence lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack in Phoenix, Arizona can help you pursue justice the right way. Generally, expert testimony will be central to a successful case. We can help ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their mistakes by securing the testimony of qualified experts.
Substandard Care, Treatment, or Surgery
Patients have a legal right to assume that the level of care provided to them by a medical staff member meets a certain standard. When this standard has not been met, victims may be entitled to compensation for any resulting harm. If a physician or other medical professional fails to provide a patient with the proper care, medical negligence has occurred.
Common medical errors may include medication mistakes, errors in surgery, improperly administered anesthetics, and other similar issues. Any of these scenarios may be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit handled by one of our Arizona hospital negligence lawyers.
Medication Errors
Medication errors may involve the administration of the wrong drug, or the over- or under-administration of medications. Overdoses, allergic reactions, and other serious side effects frequently result.
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors may involve anything from amputating the wrong limb to death during surgery. Any such scenario deserves the immediate attention of our Arizona medical malpractice lawyers.
Anesthesia Errors
Under-administered anesthesia prior to surgery can mean excruciating pain during a procedure. Over-administered anesthesia is more serious: it can easily lead to death.
Contact the Phoenix, Arizona medical malpractice and hospital negligence lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack today to schedule a free consultation.
Contact Our Arizona Medical Malpractice and Hospital Negligence Lawyers
Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack has handled numerous medical malpractice cases. Our Arizona lawyers are qualified to help you secure a fair malpractice settlement. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice or negligence, contact our personal injury office.
With an exceptional track record of success, our medical malpractice and hospital negligence lawyers have helped many area victims obtain fair compensation for their suffering. We can help you recover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your legal options.