Physicians and medical professionals are responsible for patients’ well-being, compliance, and care. This is also known as adhering to a standard duty of care.

When a physician neglects to provide appropriate treatment, fails to take proper medical action, omits information, or gives poor treatment, this careless behavior and decision-making can lead to physical harm, injury, or death.

A few common medical malpractice issues include failure to diagnose an illness, birth injuries, and medication errors.

Breaching the standard duty of care and causing injury or harm, otherwise known as medical malpractice, poses serious consequences. If you believe you have experienced medical malpractice, contact our legal team for legal guidance and support: (302) 428-8800.

What is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence is also a breach of the standard duty of care. However, the difference between medical negligence and medical malpractice is that a physician or healthcare professional makes an honest mistake that leads to an injury.

The symptoms of medical negligence are similar, though the intent is different. In this instance, a fatigued doctor might accidentally administer too much anesthesia before surgery, misdiagnose a blood clot, or mistakenly prescribe the wrong medication.

The consequences of medical negligence and medical malpractice are the same, and you deserve fair and proper medical treatment. Contact our legal team to see if you have a viable negligence or malpractice case:(302) 428-8800.

How Can I Tell if I Experienced Malpractice or Negligence?

Medical negligence is an accidental error or medical mistake. This is considered medical malpractice when a physician does not follow proper protocol or medical guidelines, leading to harm or injury.

You can experience harm, injury, and pain from medical malpractice or medical negligence, costly medical bills, chronic pain, suffering, and lost wages.

The resolution and holding your physician accountable for their actions, whether mistake or intentional, matters in either scenario. Our legal team can answer your questions to understand malpractice or negligence better. Call: (302) 428-8800.

How Can an Attorney Help Me?

For any medical malpractice or negligence lawsuit to be successful, a claim must demonstrate the following:

  • Duty of care
  • Deviation from the standard of care
  • Damages
  • Direct cause

Our role in a medical malpractice or negligence lawsuit is to make a connection between your injuries or pain and the duty of care, as well as the intent of your physician or medical team.

You can raise your concerns to the state medical board as a starting point, though our legal team can help you take swift action and determine the next best steps forward, including a lawsuit. Call our legal team today to discuss your case: (302) 428-8800.