Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer
It is estimated that 98,000 Americans die as a result of “medical mistakes” annually (National Academy of Sciences). The dedication, commitment, and compassion of medical professionals as a whole are unquestioned, but everyone makes mistakes.
Legally, negligence of a medical treatment provider is medical malpractice. Negligence is determined by measuring the care given against the abstract “standard of care,” an estimate of the care to be expected in the area. If digression from the standard of care is determined, medical malpractice may be indicated.
Not every negative treatment outcome is medical malpractice. Positive outcomes are not the expectation but, rather, allegiance to accepted standards of community and medical specialty. Expectation of standard of care is balanced against the understanding of the practice of medicine as an art rather than a science, with room for individual skill and expression.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Heavens Law Offices at 1-866-HEAVLAW, submit a free online consultation, or contact us. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.