Salt Lake City Medical Malpractice

Malpractice means negligence by a professional. Medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States.

These mistakes happen not only in hospitals but also in same day surgery and outpatient clinics, retail pharmacies, nursing homes, and home care. Medication errors alone cause more than 7,000 deaths annually.

Medical malpractice occurs because of a health care provider’s negligence, action or inaction.

Negligence is the failure by a professional to follow accepted professional standards of care (or what a “reasonable" provider would do) that causes harm to a patient.

Even if you sign a consent form, it does not mean a health care provider can escape malpractice liability for your injuries.

Common examples of medical malpractice include:

• Failure to perform medical procedures in a competent manner
• Failure to order necessary tests or evaluate test results
• Failure to possess or use necessary skills
• Diagnosing an incorrect condition and pursuing the wrong treatment
• Misuse of prescription drugs
• Defective orthopedic implants and difficulty with cosmetic implants

Potential medical malpractice cases are very complex and difficult to analyze and require the skills and experience of medical and legal experts.

To discuss your medical negligence claim, call us right now Toll Free
1-888-393-2029. We can usually tell you on the phone if you have a good case. If you prefer, you can email us using the contact form on this website.