Physician Negligence

Malpractice is a leading cause of death. Most malpractice injuries go uninvestigated because victims are afraid to question their doctor. Kane & Shore provides a free case review by a board certified physician for all malpractice inquiries. If you or a family member has been injured, contact KaneShore.com today. Just fill out KaneShore.com's on-line questionnaire and have a on of our network firms review your potential personal injury claim - free of charge. Statistics on medical malpractice reveal that for every medical error reported, over 50 go unreported. If you have been seriously injured by the actions of a doctor, insurance company, hospital, nurse or other medical professional, it may be important to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.

What is the definition of medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is a broad term that encompasses any errors that occur in a medical setting.

What are some common medical errors that might result in a medical malpractice claim?

Medical malpractice can occur in many forms, including misdiagnosis of some disease or condition, failure to inform the patient of the risks inherent with a certain procedure or drug ("informed consent"), negligently performing a procedure, and prescribing the wrong drug (either a non-effective drug, one that the patient is allergic to, one that may harm the patient if taken with other already prescribed drugs, or one that may harm the patient due to a preexisting condition).

Who can be held liable for medical malpractice?

Physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, hospitals, and managed care organizations including HMOs and PPOs can all be held liable for personal injuries involving medical malpractice.

What is a medical malpractice suit for negligence?

In order to bring a medical malpractice suit for negligence, a person must prove that a medical professional or entity had a duty to treat the patient in a certain manner, failed to do so, and therefore caused that person's injury.

What percentage of hospital patients become victims of medical mistakes?

Approximately 3% of all hospital patients are victims of medical mistakes. A 1999 Recent U.S. Healthcare Industry Survey estimated that between 44,000 and 98,000 patients die each year as a result of medical errors. Of that number, 7,000 patients died as a result of prescription errors or drug dispensing errors.

How many doctors, nurses, and other hospital executives state that they have witnessed major quality of care or medical mistakes?

95% of doctors, 89% of nurses and 82% of hospitals executives surveyed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a U.S. Healthcare Industry survey company, stated that they had seen major quality of care or witnessed at least some medical mistakes during their careers. Should I contact an attorney if I have been the victim of medical malpractice? Perhaps. Only a licensed attorney and a medical doctor can evaluate whether you have a case that is worth pursuing. Keep in mind however that there may be time limits (Statute of Limitations) which impact on your ability to sue. How much does an attorney and medical doctor evaluation cost in these types of cases? Nothing! KaneShore.com will evaluate your case free of charge. If a participating attorney agrees to handle your case, you will owe no fees or other costs unless that attorney recovers money for you.