Medical Malpractice Attorney FAQ's
Serving Buffalo, New York
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice has occurred when the negligence of a medical professional or a medical facility as a whole results in the injury or death of a patient.
Who can be held legally responsible in medical malpractice lawsuits?
A physician or healthcare provider can be held solely accountable for negligence in medical malpractice lawsuits. But sometimes a hospital, nursing home facility or other medical facility is held accountable.
What are some of the most common forms of medical malpractice?
In many cases, the medical malpractice consists of mistreatment or misdiagnosis of a medical condition. Other common forms are prescribing drugs with dangerous side effects without informed consent, and nursing home abuse.
What damages can victims be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits?
If negligence can be proven in court, victims may be entitled to reimbursement for current and future medical bills, current and future lost wages and pain, suffering and disability.
To learn more about medical malpractice, please visit our Medical Malpractice page or contact our medical malpractice attorney in Buffalo, New York to schedule a complimentary consultation. No recovery, no fee.
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