Fishers Medical Malpractice Attorneys

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is a term used to describe a medical professional deviating from the standards of his or her profession in such a way that the deviation causes injury to the patient. In other words, a patient may be able to file a medical malpractice claim if they were harmed by a medical professional’s negligent actions, inactions, or omissions. Likewise, the family of a deceased patient has the legal right to pursue damages if the negligent actions of a health care professional caused or contributed to their loved one’s death.

You can file claims against the following parties:

Doctors, surgeons, and other medical staffers all owe a standard of duty to their patients. If one of these parties breaches the standard of care, they deserve to be held responsible for their actions for the sake of future patients. Unfortunately, medical providers – and their insurance companies – often contest medical malpractice claims to protect their business and save face in the greater community. For this reason, it’s important to retain the services of an experienced lawyer who can effectively litigate against these powerful entities and obtain justice on your behalf. At Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP, our Fishers medical malpractice attorneys have decades of legal experience and an exhaustive understanding of pertinent laws and insurance company tactics.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a medical professional, don’t wait to call our Fishers personal injury lawyers at (317) 434-1490.

Understanding Medical Malpractice Cases in Indiana

The success of your lawsuit depends on your legal team proving that a negligent entity breached the standard of care by causing you injury. During your appointment, we can assess your cause and explain the laws that frequently accompany medical malpractice suits. Our resourceful legal team can consult with medical experts, investigate the negligent party’s career history, and utilize our knowledge of current medical and pharmaceutical practices to develop a litigation strategy that achieves your legal objectives.

Types of Medical Malpractice

Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP represents all forms of medical malpractice claims, including:

Tragically, medical malpractice can even occur while a patient is in surgery. Wrong site surgery is a form of medical malpractice. This is when the surgeon performs surgery on the wrong spot on your body. This happens when the surgeon performs the operation on the wrong side of your body.

Another form of surgical medical malpractice is when the surgeon negligently forgets a surgical tool inside the patient’s body. This can cause harm to the patient and, more often than not, requires additional surgery and recovery time.

Birth injuries are another form. This occurs when a doctor’s negligence causes an infant physical harm upon their birth by not following the proper routine. Another common malpractice is when the doctor prescribes either the wrong type of prescription medication or an incorrect amount to a patient. This can have varying effects depending on the medication and the dosage prescribed.

Explore Your Legal Options Today

Medical procedures are not something the average person is accustomed to; nor are they usually pleasant. Our medical malpractice attorneys at Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP understand this and want to help guide you through this period of your life. Medical bills can be costly for a person. Our lawyers can help you reach a settlement that properly compensates you for the injuries you suffer at the hands of a doctor.

Contact Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP today by calling (317) 434-1490 or by filling out this online contact form.