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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Altoona, PA
Imagine that you've just woken up from routine surgery to devastating news. The doctor that you trusted tells you that something has gone wrong. Your livelihood and quality of life are about to be changed forever. Or imagine that your loved one entered the hospital for a diagnosis of a persistent illness. You felt nervous but comforted knowing they'd be in good hands. But that confidence is shattered when it turns out they've been misdiagnosed. Lives hang in the balance at hospitals and people put their trust in the medical system. But what if you're harmed by a doctor's negligence? You expect medical staff to take care of you when you're at your most vulnerable following an accident, injury or illness. What you don't expect is doctor negligence.
And here's the second thing you should keep in mind: It's not your job to figure out if you have an employment law claim.
That's where employment lawyers come in.
- They know the ins and outs of the law.
- They can determine if you have a case.
- They navigate the complexities of employment law for you, so you can work together to make the best possible decisions.
Labor and employment laws vary from state to state, so it is important to have an experienced employment attorney on your side when taking legal action against an employer. Federal and state employment laws can be particularly complicated, and an experienced employment attorney can navigate this process for you. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates can answer any questions you may have regarding your case and will work to get you the best results possible.
If you think that you could have a claim, that's the time to get in touch with an experienced employment lawyer. Waiting to get legal advice can drastically reduce your options.
Imagine that you've just woken up from routine surgery to devastating news. The doctor that you trusted tells you that something has gone wrong. Your livelihood and quality of life are about to be changed forever. Or imagine that your loved one entered the hospital for a diagnosis of a persistent illness. You felt nervous but comforted knowing they'd be in good hands. But that confidence is shattered when it turns out they've been misdiagnosed. Lives hang in the balance at hospitals and people put their trust in the medical system. But what if you're harmed by a doctor's negligence? You expect medical staff to take care of you when you're at your most vulnerable following an accident, injury or illness. What you don't expect is doctor negligence.
And here's the second thing you should keep in mind: It's not your job to figure out if you have an employment law claim.
That's where employment lawyers come in.
- They know the ins and outs of the law.
- They can determine if you have a case.
- They navigate the complexities of employment law for you, so you can work together to make the best possible decisions.
Labor and employment laws vary from state to state, so it is important to have an experienced employment attorney on your side when taking legal action against an employer. Federal and state employment laws can be particularly complicated, and an experienced employment attorney can navigate this process for you. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates can answer any questions you may have regarding your case and will work to get you the best results possible.
If you think that you could have a claim, that's the time to get in touch with an experienced employment lawyer. Waiting to get legal advice can drastically reduce your options.
What to Do Next
Being able to define medical malpractice in the first place is very important. Put simply, medical malpractice is when errors made by doctors or other health care providers cause severe, life-changing injuries and conditions that require costly medical care.
Approximately 200,000 people in the United States die each year due to mistakes made by medical professionals and prescription errors.That's a scary thought, since those injuries could have easily been prevented.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), it's also been reported:
- 12,000 deaths a year result from unnecessary surgeries
- 7,000 deaths result from medication errors in hospitals
- 20,000 deaths are caused by other hospital errors
This particular study followed an earlier report that stated medical errors should be considered a national epidemic.
A medical negligence claim requires an experienced team on your side. Don't trust just any hospital lawyer to get the job done – contact Edgar Snyder & Associates. We understand the pain and confusion that surrounds a medical malpractice case.
Medical Malpractice: Proceed With Caution
These are a few common examples of medical malpractice that you might experience:
Birth Injuries: Pregnancy and birth come with risks, Many of them can be out of your control. Certain medical problems can occur at the hands of medical personnel though, such as abnormalities with the placenta, preeclampsia, premature babies and excessively long labor.
Diagnostic Errors: A misdiagnosis can be the difference between life and death. If a doctor has treated the wrong issue due to missing certain symptoms or misunderstanding the patient's condition, the consequences can be devastating.
Surgical Errors: When a mistake is made during surgery, medical negligence has occurred. A foreign body (like a sponge or gauze) could be left inside a patient, a nerve could be damaged or a patient could even have too much anesthesia.
Treatment, Medication and Monitoring Errors: If a patient is given the wrong amount of medication or they weren't monitored carefully enough by medical staff, life could change forever.
Info To Gather To Help Us Evaluate Your Claim
Before we meet, please try gathering the following information to assist in our evaluation of your claim:
- The details of the medical negligence involved in your incident
- The extent of your injuries
- Your insurance coverage, as well as the policy of the person or hospital liable for your injury
- Evidence of malpractice
- Any medical records that prove malpractice, including a second opinion from another doctor
What You Can Expect From Our First Meeting
Our team of experienced attorneys will ask you the questions it takes to best set up your case.
Benefit of Having Legal Protection for You & Your Family
No amount of money could ever reverse the mistakes a medical professional made when you were in their care. No dollar sign attached to a string of numbers could ever bring back a loved one who died after medical negligence. But compensation can help ease your burden and set up the rest of your life so you can move forward to a brighter future.
If you, or someone you love, has been injured or sickened because of a medical error, it's important to understand that time is critical. There are strict deadlines to file legal claims. Contact the attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates to learn how we can help you.
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