Okemos Medical Malpractice Lawyer

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital, fails to provide the standard of care expected in the medical community, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. In essence, it is a breach of the duty of care owed to a patient. This can encompass various forms of negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and inadequate follow-up care.

To successfully prove a medical malpractice claim in Michigan, a plaintiff must establish the following four elements:

1. Duty of Care: The healthcare professional owed a duty of care to the patient. This relationship is typically established when the patient seeks medical treatment and the healthcare provider agrees to treat them.
2. Breach of Duty: The healthcare provider breached that duty of care. This means that the provider acted in a manner that deviated from the accepted standard of care in the medical community. Evidence, such as expert testimony, may be necessary to demonstrate that the provider's actions were negligent.
3. Causation: The breach of duty directly caused the patient's injury or harm. It must be shown that the injury would not have occurred if the healthcare provider had not acted negligently.
4. Damages: The patient suffered actual damages as a result of the injury. This could include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs.

Individuals who have suffered due to medical negligence deserve the right to seek compensation for their injuries. Grewel Law specializes in handling medical malpractice claims, ensuring that victims receive the justice they deserve. 

Our experienced team of Okemos medical malpractice lawyers understands the complexities of these cases and is committed to advocating for your rights. We can help you gather the necessary evidence and present your case effectively, ensuring that all elements are thoroughly addressed.

Contact us today at (888) 211-5798 to request a free consultation with a team with more than 100 years of combined experience.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice can take many forms. Some of the most common types of cases that Grewel Law handles include:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a healthcare provider fails to correctly diagnose a condition, or delays in diagnosing a condition can lead to significant harm. Patients may experience worsened health conditions or miss out on essential treatments.
• Surgical Errors: Mistakes during surgery can have severe consequences. This can include operating on the wrong site, leaving surgical instruments inside a patient, or causing unintended damage to surrounding tissues.
• Medication Errors: Prescribing the wrong medication, incorrect dosages, or failing to account for drug interactions can result in serious health complications.
• Birth Injuries: Medical malpractice during childbirth can lead to injuries to both the mother and the baby. Conditions like cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and other birth injuries may arise from negligent care during pregnancy or delivery.
• Anesthesia Errors: Improper administration of anesthesia can result in complications, including respiratory issues, brain injury, or even death.

Who is Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Determining liability in a medical malpractice case can be complex. Several parties may be held accountable for negligent actions, including:

• Individual Healthcare Providers: Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals can be directly liable for their actions or omissions if they fail to meet the standard of care.
• Hospitals and Medical Facilities: Hospitals may be held liable for the actions of their staff under the legal doctrine of vicarious liability. This means that if an employee commits malpractice while working within the scope of their employment, the hospital may be held responsible.
• Medical Groups and Practices: If a medical group or practice is negligent in hiring, training, or supervising its staff, it may also be liable for malpractice.
• Pharmaceutical Companies: In cases involving defective medications or failure to warn about side effects, pharmaceutical companies may be held liable.
• Other Third Parties: In some cases, third parties such as medical equipment manufacturers or other involved entities may also be liable for malpractice.