Medical Negligence Lawyer in Glendale, AZ

Maricopa Medical Negligence Attorney

Medical negligence cases are among the most complex cases to pursue on behalf of injured patients. Medical negligence or medical malpractice applies to those licensed health care professionals who work in a position that requires special training, such as a doctor. By law, these professionals have to be very careful in the duties that they perform so as not to cause harm to their patients and clients. It should be noted, however, that medical negligence is not limited to only those working as doctors.

In Arizona, there are several other types of medical professionals that can face a medical malpractice lawsuit, including:

If you believe you have a claim of medical malpractice, it is imperative that you seek guidance from an personal injury attorney who has experience in handling medical negligence cases. This type of attorney can assess your case and let you know if you have a viable claim for suing the professional or health care company who you believe caused your injury through malpractice.

It is important to understand that negligence and poor medical outcomes are two separate things. Not every patient who suffers a poor medical outcome has a viable claim for medical malpractice and a medical negligence attorney will be able to investigate and help you understand if your outcome was the result of malpractice. 

What is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence takes place when a medical professional fails to treat you consistent with the standard of care within the particular medical specialty. We often see negligence take place with nursing home abuse, medication errors, cancer misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and much more. The standard of care is what a reasonably prudent medical professional would do in the same or similar circumstances. If your treatment provider falls below this standard of care and causes a serious injury then you may have a viable claim for medical negligence. 

Examples of Medical Negligence Include:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: Failure to properly diagnose a condition can delay treatment and worsen a patient’s health outcomes.
• Surgical errors: Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong site, damaging healthy tissue, or leaving surgical instruments inside the body.
• Medication errors: Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, or failing to account for harmful drug interactions.
• Birth injuries: Errors made during childbirth that result in injury to the mother or infant.
• Failure to obtain informed consent: Performing medical procedures without properly informing the patient about the risks involved.
• Anesthesia errors: Improper administration of anesthesia, leading to complications, such as brain damage or death.

There are many forms of compensation that may be due to you if you have been a victim of medical negligence. First and foremost, you are due compensation that covers your medical bills that were incurred as a result of the negligence. In addition, if you had to take time off of work because of your injury, you may be due compensation that makes up for your lost wages. If you have suffered a permanent impairment that prevents you from working then you may be entitled to claim lost wages for your lifetime.Not just any attorney can effectively handle a medical negligence lawsuit. This is why it is imperative that you speak with a lawyer who has experience handling these types of cases.

How to Prove Medical Negligence

Proving medical negligence can be challenging, as it requires showing that the healthcare provider's actions or omissions directly caused your injury or worsened your condition. To successfully prove medical negligence, we must establish the following elements:

Duty of Care

The healthcare provider must have had a duty to provide care. This is usually established by the doctor-patient relationship.

Breach of Duty

The healthcare provider must have breached their duty of care by failing to meet the accepted medical standard. For example, this could be a misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, or surgical error.

Causation

We must demonstrate that the healthcare provider's breach of duty directly caused your injury or worsened your condition.

Damages

You must show that you suffered harm due to the negligence, whether through physical pain, emotional distress, additional medical costs, or loss of income.

Our team of medical negligence lawyers work closely with medical experts to gather the necessary evidence, including medical records, testimony, and expert opinions, to build a compelling case on your behalf.

Common Types of Medical Negligence Cases We Handle

At Klink Law, we handle a wide range of medical negligence cases, including but not limited to:

• Emergency room errors: Misdiagnosis, delays in treatment, or failure to triage patients properly.
• Surgical mistakes: Incorrect procedures, anesthesia errors, or surgical site infections.
• Obstetric malpractice: Errors during pregnancy or childbirth, such as failure to monitor fetal health or improperly performed cesarean sections.
• Medication errors: Incorrect prescriptions, dosages, or failure to identify drug interactions.
• Diagnostic errors: Failing to detect or misinterpreting test results such as X-rays, MRIs, or lab work.
• Nursing negligence: Errors in patient care, such as improper administration of medications, failure to monitor patients, or neglecting to follow treatment plans.
• Wrongful death due to medical malpractice: In cases where medical errors lead to a patient’s death, we help families pursue justice and compensation.

Why Choose Klink Law for Your Medical Negligence Case?

At Klink Law, we have extensive experience handling medical negligence cases in Glendale and the surrounding areas. We understand the impact that medical mistakes can have on your health and well-being, and we are committed to advocating for the rights of victims of medical malpractice. Here’s why you should choose us to represent you:

• Proven track record: Our Glendale medical malpractice attorneys have successfully secured significant compensation for clients who have suffered harm due to medical negligence.
• Experienced legal team: We work with medical professionals and experts to investigate your case, understand the complexities of your injuries, and build a strong case for you.
• Compassionate representation: We understand how traumatic it can be to suffer harm due to medical errors, and we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.

Let Our Experience Medical Negligence Attorney Help You

When you contact Attorney David Klink, you can rest assured that you will be speaking with attorneys who can help guide you in the right direction and tell you directly whether the claim may be viable. Mr. Klink has years of experience in handling medical negligence cases in the state of Arizona and will make sure you receive maximum compensation for your claim.

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