Medical Malpractice
Stroudsburg Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Medical malpractice occurs
when there is a deviation from the accepted standard of care in the community or
locality where the doctor or hospital is located. An injury is considered
medical malpractice, not because of unforeseen complications, but rather if the
complications were the result of improper care and treatment.
A Harvard Medical School
study found that more than 5 percent of all hospital patients were injured as a
result of medical malpractice. Surprisingly, with all the cases of medical
malpractice and medical negligence that occur, there are only a few claims
filed. Another report, the "Harvard Medical Practice Study," found that only one
in eight patients that was a victim of medical malpractice ever filed a lawsuit.
The report concluded that medical malpractice representation was not accessible
enough for the victims of medical negligence.
The Stroudsburg medical
malpractice attorneys of Munley, Munley, and Cartwright have the experience and
expertise in handling medical malpractice cases in the PA court system. We work
on a contingency fee basis, meaning that if your case is accepted, you pay
nothing unless you receive compensation. The Stroudsburg medical negligence
lawyers of Munley, Munley, and Cartwright have been recognized for their
outstanding service by Martindale-Hubbell and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Some
of the firm’s lawyers are listed in The Best Lawyers in America, and are members
of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Stroudsburg patients have the right to receive
proper medical care and should not be afraid to take action when someone has
harmed them through acts of neglect or carelessness. Recovering from the ill
effects of medical malpractice can be timely and costly due to medical bills and
lost wages from not being able to work. Some examples of medical malpractice
include:
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Birth injuries
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Cerebral Palsy
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Erb’s Palsy
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Klumpke’s Palsy
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Error in treatment
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Prescription errors
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Misdiagnosis of a patient’s
condition
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Failure to obtain consent
for treatment
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Surgical error
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X-ray and testing errors
Whether your medical malpractice injuries were caused by a medical
mistake, negligence, doctor error, or a defect in a product’s design, production
or labeling, you have the right to seek compensation for economic and
non-economic damages. If you have suffered physical or emotional harm in because
of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you are entitled to file a claim against
the party at fault.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by the error or negligence of a
doctor, nurse, physician, surgeon, pharmacist, anesthesiologist, dentist, x-ray
technician, or other healthcare professional, you may have a medical malpractice
claim. You could be eligible to receive compensation for the damages caused to
you and your family. The Stroudsburg medical negligence lawyers at Munley,
Munley & Cartwright are experienced and successful medical malpractice
litigators – we fight to protect the rights of patients. Please contact our
Stroudsburg medical negligence attorneys for a free consultation at
1-800-318-LAW1 or submit a medical malpractice claim
online.
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