As patients, we have high expectations for the nature and quality of doctors’ and medical professionals’ work—we don’t expect our doctors to make errors that actually cause us injury or illness. Unfortunately, when doctors or medical professionals do make mistakes, the consequences can be devastating—the repercussions can be difficult to face, and in some cases the individual is left with a permanent injury that will require a lifetime of care.
Because medical malpractice claims can be extremely costly to doctors and medical professionals—thus raising the cost of medical care to consumers across the board—insurance companies that insure doctors, hospitals and medical groups have lobbied hard in state legislatures in recent years to get laws passed that make it harder for people injured by medical mistakes to bring lawsuits against doctors or medical professionals.
When people do bring claims against doctors or medical professionals, the insurance companies fight them tooth and nail, often attempting to drag out claims, drive up costs and drive injured people out of court. Terry K. Fleming is experienced in medical malpractice claims and can help you navigate the complex laws and rules that govern them.
Mr. Fleming will provide you with the attention and assistance you need when you’re facing the difficult situation of injury or illness caused by the negligence of a doctor or medical professional. Through zealous and aggressive legal representation, utilizing a team approach he will fight for you to help you get the justice you deserve. Cases may be referred to outside counsel.
If you believe you or your family has been affected by medical negligence, you need a medical malpractice attorney on your side. Call us today.
Examples of
Medical Malpractice
- Failure to diagnose cancer, resulting in increased loss of chance of survival
- Misdiagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, leading to death
- Misdiagnosis and failure to treat appendicitis, resulting in death
- Undiagnosed heart disease, resulting in death
- Mistakes during childbirth, leading to cerebral palsy, other forms of brain damage, or even death
- Error in anesthesia, leading to liver damage or death
- Leaving a clamp or other device inside a patient during surgery
- Undergoing any procedure that turns out to be unnecessary, but results in pain killer addiction, blood clots, improper bodily function, etc.
- Inadequate medication for a patient with a severe health condition, resulting in long-term damage or death.
- Unnoticed infection after surgery, requiring additional surgery, and resulting in long-term damage or death.
There are just a very few; call us if you suspect you are a victim of medical malpractice.