When you suffer from an injury that you believe was the result of your doctor or health care professional’s negligence, you may be wondering what your next steps are. You could file a medical malpractice lawsuit, but it may be difficult to determine what qualifies as a legitimate case.
Below are three common lawsuits for medical malpractice in Pittsburgh, PA.
When a doctor or practitioner fails to diagnose a condition accurately, it can lead to a medical malpractice case. One of the most common misdiagnosis is a heart attack. Failure to accurately diagnose a patient when they enter the office could result in devastating consequences and serious injuries.
Another common medical malpractice case is where an error occurs during surgery. This could be anything from the surgical team leaving tools inside of the body or operating on the wrong side of the body. Though not all surgical errors can be life-threatening, it still requires the patient to undergo even more surgery and recovery than necessary.
Many medical malpractice claims occur from birth injuries due to the negligence of the OBGYNs during childbirth. Shoulder dystocia, spinal cord injuries, and cerebral palsy are all considered birth injuries that could have been caused by a medical error.