Although the majority of people who visit a hospital, doctor's office, or medical facility for treatment never believe they will be a victim of a medical error, the odds are quite high that it will happen. In fact, nearly every patient who enters a hospital suffers from some form of medical error at least once during their hospitalization. Although most of these medical errors result in very minor or no noticeable injuries, sometimes the medical mistakes result in permanent and catastrophic injuries, even the death of the patient.
Medical mistakes happen not only during surgery, but even after surgery on the surgical floor or in the post anesthesia care unit, after the patient has recovered from the anesthesia. If a medical error caused you or someone you care about to be seriously injured or die, you should consult a medical malpractice lawyer immediately.
It is vital that a victim of medical malpractice consults with a medical malpractice attorney who has a strong medical background. Doctors and nurses understand how to cover up mistakes or place the blame for the medical errors on a patient's underlying medical condition. They also know how to use complicated medical terminology during a lawsuit to confuse the victim's attorney. This is where a medical malpractice lawyer who has a strong medical background can analyze the medical records, trace where the medical mistake occurred, and counter the doctor's medical jargon that is used to try to avoid responsibility for the negligence.
Dr. Bruce Fagel is a both a top medical malpractice lawyer and a licensed medical doctor. Dr. Fagel even practiced emergency medicine for over 10 years before becoming a medical malpractice attorney. This powerful combination of the medical and legal background, Dr. Fagel's strong track record winning over a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements, and the fact that Dr. Fagel's law firm only handles medical malpractice cases enables Dr. Fagel's clients to obtain the maximum judgment possible for medical malpractice cases.
If you or a family member has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates right away for a free consultation. There is never a fee unless we win your case.
