Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Victim Representation 

Patients trust that the doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pharmacists who care for them are well-trained, trustworthy, and ethical. Tragically, medical malpractice is shockingly common, and every year thousands of patients suffer serious injury or wrongful death as a result of mistakes made by medical professionals. While it is unreasonable to expect that medical professionals never make mistakes, it is absolutely permissible to hold physicians and medical staff accountable when their negligence causes patients harm.

Medical errors could be the result of poor judgment; medical professionals who are overworked, under-assisted, or under qualified; or, in the worst cases, medical caregivers who simply do not care enough. Regardless of the cause of medical malpractice, it is simply unacceptable, and victims are legally entitled to compensation. The medical malpractice attorneys at Fitts Zehl, LLP and Mark & Associates, P.C. are experienced in defending victims in a range of medical malpractice claims, including:

• Birth injuries
• Misdiagnosis
• Surgical errors
• Inadequate sanitation
• Prescription errors
• Anesthesia errors
• Misread X-rays or mammograms
• Failure to secure informed consent
• Emergency room mistakes
• Dental negligence
• Defective drugs
• Defective medical devices
• HMO malpractice
• Nursing home abuse

Obtain Representation

If you believe you or someone you love has been a victim of medical malpractice, there are steps you can take to ensure your best interests are protected. First, obtain copies of all medical records. It is every patient’s right to have access to all documentation of his or her treatment, though in some cases negligent parties may try to prevent victims from doing so. Second, it is vitally important that you retain the counsel of a serious medical malpractice attorney. Medical malpractice cases are notoriously complicated, and it takes an experienced legal team to thoroughly research a claim and acquire the expert testimony needed to prove negligence. For aggressive medical malpractice representation, we urge you to contact the attorneys at Fitts Zehl, LLP and Mark & Associates, P.C. to have your case reviewed immediately.