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Every day, people place their trust and health in the
hands of physicians and other medical providers. Here are
some quick statistics
of what you should be aware:
Did you know that The New England Journal of Medicine announced a study on Dec. 12,
2002, that states that four out of every 10 Americans say they or their family members
have
been the victims of preventable medical error.
One out of three doctors say the same.
30% of doctors surveyed said they have seen a serious medical error
in the past year
during the course of their work.
10% of Americans surveyed said a family member has died as a
consequence.
For Frequently Asked Questions
click here.
Medical Malpractice is responsible for almost 100,000 wrongful deaths annually
- and more victims die from medical mistakes each year than from all U.S.
highway deaths. That's where a firm like ours comes in. Medical malpractice
is a difficult and expensive area of law requiring great legal expertise.
Early intervention is essential if you believe that you have been injured by
the negligence of a medical provider.
Here are some situations in which medical malpractice or negligence could occur:
When a surgical-related mishap occurs during an operative procedure
When a doctor delays or fails to diagnose a disease
When a doctor fails to obtain the informed consent of the patient
for a surgical procedure or
operation
There are many other situations in which medical malpractice may occur.
The Law Office of Kerry H. Collins and Associates, P.C. is an experienced
medical malpractice firm. If you believe you or a loved one has fallen victim
to medical malpractice, please contact our office immediately.
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