Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Tewksbury, MA
Have you been the victim of medical malpractice? Negligent or wrongful conduct on the part of a medical professional can be disastrous. A single error, failure to act, or misdiagnosis may result in serious injury or even death. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and all other professionals in the medical field have an obligation to patients to provide a standard level of care, to exercise a reasonable level of caution, and to use accepted medical treatment, diagnosis and care in general. Any action or inaction which is negligent, reckless or wrongful and causes injury to a patient may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. This legal action entitles the injured party to seek financial compensation for their injuries.
After being injured due to medical malpractice or negligence, a patient and his or her family are likely to face medical expenses and other financial difficulties. A medical malpractice attorney can give a patient the opportunity to receive compensatory damages – money paid by the responsible party in order to help the victim rebuild his or her life to where it was before the incident occurred.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice may occur at virtually any type of medical facility and in any field of medicine. A misstep or negligence in diagnosis, post-operative care, surgery, treatment, medication, or at any other point in a patient’s treatment can cause lasting injury or may even be fatal. Following are some of the types of cases Tewksbury medical malpractice lawyer Brian Bagby can take on:
- Birth Injuries
- Medication Errors
- Dental Malpractice
- Surgical Malpractice
- Emergency Room Errors
- Cerebral Palsy
- Erb’s Palsy
- Pharmacy Malpractice
- Plastic Surgery Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Professional Misconduct
For a free consultation regarding your legal matter, contact a Tewksbury medical malpractice attorney today. Our firm represents clients in Andover, Tewksbury and Lowell, Massachusetts. |