Medical Malpractice

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The term "medical malpractice" describes any treatment, lack of treatment, or other departure from the accepted standards of medical care, health care or safety on the part of a health care provider that causes harm to a patient. This often results in serious or catastrophic injuries.

Medical malpractice claims and lawsuits can arise when people are injured by the negligent acts of a doctor, nurse, psychiatrist, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, hospital, or other healthcare provider. When a health care provider is determined to be legally responsible for injuring a patient, he or she is liable for the injury, and may be made to pay the injured person compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are meant to put an injured person back in the position he or she was in before the injury occurred.

Our firm handles a variety of medical malpractice claims, including (but not limited to) those arising out of:

• Missed diagnoses
• Delayed diagnosis
• Anesthesia errors
• Surgical injuries
• Labor and delivery related injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Medication errors
• Improperly prescribed, dispensed or filled dosages of medication

Injuries suffered as a result of medical malpractice can be severe and life altering. Our firm understands that your immediate goals after going through such a trauma are to get your medical bills paid and covered, make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, and make sure your insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to your injury. Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, to make sure your needs are handled appropriately.

The Abelson Law Firm is privileged to have a board certified physician available to review your medical records. Additionally, our physician will assist you in comprehending the full scope of the injuries suffered by you or your family member, as well as the best course of care and treatment for the recovery of your health and well being."

When medical malpractice has caused a permanent disabling injury, our goal is to provide our client with the funds necessary to make up for the inability to work, as well as those funds necessary to pay for long term medical care needs. Members of the immediate family often suffer as well, both financially and emotionally. In the event of a catastrophic injury or death, families feel as though the fabric of their lives has been suddenly ripped apart.

We always strive to ensure that the proceeds from any case will be used as intended, i.e. to provide our clients with the necessary health care, maintenance and support. In doing so, we utilize the services of physicians and other health care providers, vocational counselors, and professional life care planners.

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If you or a family member believe that you have a case involving medical malpractice, please contact us online or by phone at 202-331-0600 or toll free 1-888-797-4242 for a free consultation.

• American Iatrogenic Association
• Victim's Justice Center
• Quackwatch
• National Archives and Records Administration
• This permits you to research federal regulations that impact, among other things, health and safety.
• Medical Malpractice Statistics

For additional information, please see our Medical Malpractice Questions & Answers