Dec. 09 blog 2–Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice, sometimes called medical negligence, is a situation in which a medical professional fails to meet the standard of good medical practice in his or her specific field. Malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider (which can include an individual, such as a doctor, or an organization, such as an HMO or a hospital) does something that competent a medical professional would not have done. It may also be a case of negligence, where a care provider fails to do what a competent medical professional would have done. In any case, a situation falls under the category of medical malpractice when the patient suffers a resulting personal injury or wrongful death.

Medical Malpractice law is complex, and like all areas of law, changes occur constantly in this field. As such, it is important to seek out an experienced malpractice lawyer or attorney who understands the complex issues that apply to your particular situation.  Medical malpractice claims can involve analysis of medical records, tests and studies such as MRI, CAT Scan, pathology studies, etc. to determine the viability of the claim. An experienced medical malpractice attorney must have experience dealing with insurance companies, so that he or she will not be misled by their tactics, and risk forcing you into an unfavorable settlement.

Mueller Hillin specializes in Fraud cases in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston and Austin.If you believe that you or a loved one have been a victim of medical malpractice, you should act promptly to preserve your rights.