Examples of Lawsuits for Medical Mistakes
An example of an error in a medical malpractice lawsuit is usually that the doctor didn't properly diagnose or treat the patient. This could mean that surgery or other procedures weren't done. It's also possible that the doctor didn't give the patient the right medicine, didn't do a proper exam, or didn't do anything else to protect the patient's health. If a lab error hurts you or someone you care about, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against the person or company at fault. Mistakes in the lab can lead to a wrong diagnosis, a delay in treatment, or even death. When a doctor or other health care provider orders or doesn't order the proper tests to diagnose or treat a patient, this is called a medical lab error. When doctors make the wrong diagnosis, they may do procedures that aren't necessary. This can lead to new illnesses. Often, lab mistakes happen because significant findings aren't written down, test results are wrong,...