Colorado Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Colorado Medical Malpractice Cases
Instance of medical malpractice can seriously affect a person's way of life. Let's review the basics of medical malpractice law and discuss some of the more common types of situations that lead to medical malpractice liability suits. Some of the more common types of medical malpractice cases center-around:
- Medication problems: physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers who make medication errors that result in damage can be subject to significant penalties. Common medication-related problems include:
- Accidental overdose/under dose
- Misfiling of a prescription
- Accidentally swapping out one patient's medication for another's
- Failure to check to see whether a medication is contraindicated based on a patient's general health, condition, and other medications he or she may be on
- Surgery malpractice: the classic example involves a surgeon who leaves a piece of gauze inside a patient, provoking tissue damage and infection. Surgical errors can include sloppiness and errors of omission, such as failure to clean or stitch a wound appropriately or administer anesthesia.
- Misdiagnosis: a doctor may be subjected to legal action if he or she:
- Fails to accurately and timely diagnose a condition
- Orders the wrong kinds of tests
- Overlooks an alternative diagnosis that results in patient problems
- Misreads test results
- Embarks a patient on a course of treatment based on misleading or faulty data
- Problems with bleeding, infection, or unsterile operating room environment: doctors who fail to prevent bleeding, who do not engage in sanitary practices, and who otherwise do not take appropriate steps to prevent patient infection can be subject to legal action under certain circumstances.
Medical malpractice cases can often be difficult to prove. To effectively bring a medical malpractice lawsuit:
- You must show that a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider who was in charge of your care was negligent with respect to that care
- You must show that the health care provider's negligence – that is, a deviation away from the typical standard of care – caused injuries or death
- Finally, you must show that the injuries sustained led to significant or permanent problems, such as a long-term health condition, disability, or significant medical costs.
Unfortunately, if you fail to prove any one of these "links in the chain," your malpractice suit can often fail.
To build a solid medical malpractice lawsuit, you need a great attorney who understands the law from both a practical and theoretical perspective. Attorney Timothy Bussey of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has the experience and skills to handle difficult medical malpractice cases. For a free consultation, call his offices today at 719-475-2555 or fill out our online contact form.
Colorado Springs personal injury lawyer Timothy Bussey at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. in Colorado represents clients in Colorado Springs and throughout El Paso County, including the cities of Fountain, Manitou Springs, and Monument.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-2555
Fax: (719) 475-0046