Sumter Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical malpractice claims originate from a variety of circumstances. There are many components to medical care and any of them can result in injury when undertaken in a negligent manner. Some common medical malpractice claims include:

• Misdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis of a condition is dangerous for a number of reasons. It may manifest as a wrong diagnosis or a failure to adequately diagnose. Failing to adequately screen for a potential condition or misinterpretation of lab results are also common types of misdiagnoses. When these incidents occur, a patient may experience any of the following conditions:
  • Prescription of wrong medications that may negatively impact the correct medical condition
  • Unnecessary and painful medical procedures to fix wrongly diagnosed conditions
  • Worsening of a condition, due to non-treatment
• Hospital errors. There are numerous problems that may arise during a hospital stay. Nurses are integral to a hospital visit, constantly interacting with patients and providing various levels of care. When hospital nurses fail to administer the correct medication or fail to follow proper sanitary procedures, injury can result. Hospital-borne illnesses are also common among medical malpractice claims. Inadequate hospital procedures and policies lead to these complications.
• Surgical errors. Every surgery is extremely serious, but errors are common during these situations. A physician may operate on the wrong area of the body, causing undo harm to a healthy body part and leaving an ailing one untreated. Doctors may also leave surgical instruments inside of the patient’s body during a procedure.
• Birth injuries. The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyful experience, but the negligent actions of a doctor may quickly turn this happy occasion into one of stress and worry. Expectant mothers trust their physicians to adequately monitor their health and the wellbeing of the developing baby. Failure to identify problems or potential complications may be an act of obstetrical (OB) malpractice, and may result in devastating circumstances. In addition, actions of the doctor during delivery may also cause injuries to the baby. For example, Erbs palsy is a birth-related condition with potentially lifelong medical effects on a child’s health.

All of these types of claims are challenging to prove, but our Sumter medical malpractice lawyers help you through the legal process and fight for your rights.