Medical Errors

While most of us would like to believe that we can trust our doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to keep us safe and help us to be as healthy as possible, the unfortunate truth is that medical errors occur every day. In fact, medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 100,000 people dying each year as a result of medication errors, surgical errors, incorrect diagnoses, and other medical errors. Some studies suggest the numbers are even higher. Even those who survive sometimes must deal with serious illnesses or life-altering injuries. If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical errors in Fresno, contact our experienced Fresno medical error attorneys to get the compensation you need and deserve. 

Looking at the types of medical errors that have occurred over the years is a frightening prospect. Some patients have had the incorrect surgery performed on them, resulting in loss of an organ—or even a limb. Some have suffered because surgical tools were left inside them or because the surgeon was not careful and damaged sensitive organs or tissue near the area of operation. Some people have been killed or nearly killed when given the incorrect medication or the incorrect dose of a medication. Sometimes the incorrect prescription is given by the doctor, who failed to take into account the medical allergies listed on the patient’s chart. Sometimes patients are treated for the wrong illness due to incorrect diagnosis. The list of medical errors goes on and on. If you have been injured or made seriously ill due to medical errors in Fresno, do not hesitate to contact a highly-qualified Fresno medical errors attorney today. 

Unfortunately, medical errors often result in permanent, life-altering conditions—if not death. Some of the luckier victims must only deal with a relatively short illness and temporary inability to work. In many serious cases the victims must face life unable to work or even do anything for themselves, creating emotional distress on top of the lost wages—and additional medical bills!!! Unfortunately, very few medical institutions will own up to their mistakes unless legal action is taken against them, which is why you need the services of an experienced and qualified Fresno medical errors attorney who can get you the compensation you need to move on with your life.