Michigan Medical Malpractice Attorney

Providing Support for Medical Negligence Victims

According to certain studies, medical negligence is the third-leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer. This translates to about 440,000 patients who are injured or somehow harmed as a result of medical malpractice every year. While this number may seem shockingly high, it is essential to remember that not all acts of medical malpractice are malicious. Mistakes, carelessness, and other accidents caused by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals can all be considered medical malpractice.

If you or your loved one suffered injuries or had a condition worsen due to medical negligence, contact Grewal Law PLLC. With more than a century of collective experience, our medical malpractice lawyers are the best in Michigan. They can help you understand your legal options and fight to protect your rights. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses; if so, our team can help you work to recover the maximum compensation you are owed. 

Has medical negligence harmed you or a loved one? Call Grewal Law today at (888) 211-5798 or contact us online to meet with our Michigan medical malpractice attorney!

Our Notable Medical Malpractice Case Results

Some of our medical malpractice case results include:

• $7,500,000 - An 8-year-old child experienced a blockage of her airway following a surgical procedure at a healthcare facility in Michigan.
• Over $4,000,000 - A surgeon admitted that he was negligent during a surgery that resulted in organ failure, requiring expensive and lifelong treatment unless the patient receives a successful organ transplant.
• $2,600,000 - A 19-year-old man sustained permanent paralysis from the chest down as the result of medical negligence during back surgery.
• $2,400,000 - A 52-year-old man was admitted to hospital with chest pains. Thereafter, he was sent home without proper treatment and died within hours of a massive heart attack.
• $1,400,000 - Complications from an Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion leading to airway closure and death.
• $1,250,000 - Jury verdict for an elderly woman who was lit on fire in her hospital bed.

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What Is Medical Malpractice?

In all fields and professions, there is a certain degree of acceptable error – and no patient should expect that positive healthcare outcomes are guaranteed. However, when doctors and medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care for their background and the situation, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against them and/or the healthcare provider.

To prove medical malpractice, you will need to show the following:

• Duty: Your doctor or provider had a “duty of care” established through a patient relationship with you.
• Violation: Your doctor or provider deviated from the required standard of care.
• Damages: You suffered significant physical, emotional, and financial losses due to that violation of duty.
• Direct cause: Your doctor or provider’s violation was the direct cause of your damages.

Unfortunately, medical malpractice can occur due to various contributing factors, often arising from a combination of human error, system failures, or miscommunications.

Contributing Factors in Medical Malpractice Cases

Some common contributing factors include:

• Human Error: Mistakes made by healthcare professionals, such as misdiagnosis, errors in prescription or dosage, surgical errors, or failure to follow proper procedures, can result in malpractice.
• Communication Issues: Inadequate communication among healthcare providers, between doctors and patients, or within a healthcare team can lead to misunderstandings, incorrect treatments, or missed symptoms.
• Lack of Experience or Training: Insufficient training, lack of experience, or failure to stay updated with current medical practices may result in errors during diagnosis, treatment, or surgery.
• System Failures: Flaws within the healthcare system, such as understaffing, inadequate protocols, faulty equipment, or issues with electronic health records, can contribute to errors or oversights.
• Informed Consent Issues: Failure to adequately inform patients about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a particular treatment or procedure could lead to malpractice claims, especially if patients were unaware of potential complications.
• Patient-related Factors: Patients' non-compliance with prescribed treatments or failure to provide accurate medical history and information can also contribute to medical errors.
• Time Pressure and Workload: High workload, fatigue, and time constraints on healthcare professionals can lead to errors or oversights in patient care.
• Diagnostic Errors: Misinterpreting test results, failing to order necessary tests, or delayed diagnosis can significantly impact patient outcomes and contribute to malpractice claims.
• Documentation Errors: Inaccurate or incomplete medical records, charts, or documentation can lead to misunderstandings, incorrect treatments, or improper follow-up care.
• Failure to Follow Standards: Failure to adhere to established medical standards, guidelines, or best practices could result in substandard care and potential malpractice claims.

Hiring Grewal Law for your Michigan medical malpractice case ensures you have a dedicated team with the experience and resources needed to pursue your claim.

Trust our team to handle your Michigan medical malpractice case. Contact Grewal Law now to discuss your legal options!