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Indianapolis, Indiana Medical Malpractice / Negligence Lawyer
At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, victims nationwide can find an Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and negligence lawyer with decades of experience helping people who have suffered because of inadequate or negligent medical care. If medical treatment results in a personal injury that could have been avoided had the medical professional exercised a reasonable level of care and skill, the victim is entitled to compensation. Our medical malpractice and negligence attorneys have achieved significant compensation on behalf of our clients. We work closely with medical malpractice experts and investigators to ensure your claim is maximized.
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Medical Negligence
Patients have a legal right to assume that the level of care provided to them by a medical professional meets a certain standard. When this standard has not been met, victims are entitled to compensation for any resulting harm. If a physician or other medical staff member fails to provide a patient with the proper care, medical negligence has occurred.
If you would like to schedule a case consultation and evaluation with an Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and negligence lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain. Our attorneys boast an impressive track record of significant verdicts and settlements and they have the experience and knowledge necessary to maximize your claim.
Hospital / ER Mistakes
All too often, preventable hospital or emergency room mistakes result in devastating patient injuries, illnesses, or even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), hospital mistakes cause nearly 2 million patients to develop preventable infections in American hospitals each year. Hospital-borne infections ranked as the sixth leading cause of death to American adults in 2004. Infections represent just one of the potentially devastating consequences that can result from hospital mistakes. Other hospital mistakes that can lead to serious personal injury include:
- Medication error — pharmacist mistakes, improper dosages, administering errors on the part of the nurse, and physician error such as prescribing the wrong medication.
- Obstetrical mistakes — misreading of the fetal distress monitor; failure to diagnose fetal distress; and failure to treat complications, such as jaundice.
Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and negligence lawyer at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain if you have been the victim of a hospital or emergency room mistake. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Surgical Injuries
All surgeries carry a degree of risk. However, sometimes avoidable errors may be made during a surgical procedure. Common surgical mistakes that may result in a favorable medical malpractice verdict include:
- Wrong-site surgery — operating in the wrong area of the body
- Wrong surgical procedure — this can include amputation of the wrong part of the body, such as limbs, organs, and tissue.
- Surgical instrument left in the body — retractors, sponges, and surgical towels can be left in the body.
- Damage from a planned surgery — this can occur when an injury is not a risk that was explained to the patient before undergoing surgery.
- Surgery unrelated to the patient's diagnosis
- Wrong patient surgery
- Blood-type mistakes
If you have suffered a surgical injury, contact the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain and schedule a case consultation and evaluation. An Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and negligence lawyer can help you obtain compensation for injuries you have suffered.
Misdiagnosis
According to the Institute of Medicine, approximately one million Americans are injured each year as the result of a medical misdiagnosis of a disease or medical condition. Misdiagnosis is often associated with inexperienced clinicians, new procedures, poor communication, and improper documentation.
Misdiagnosis commonly leads to delayed, omitted, or inappropriate medical treatments. Contact the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain if you have been injured and would like to speak with an Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and negligence lawyer. We boast an impressive track record of significant verdicts and settlements and can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
Failure to Diagnose
The failure to diagnose a disease or medical condition is one of the most common types of misdiagnosis. When a serious, life-threatening condition such as a heart attack is misdiagnosed, devastating consequences can result. Because heart attack symptoms are often similar to a number of common non-life threatening conditions, medical professionals may fail to realize the severity of the situation and fail to diagnose the patient’s medical problem.
Insurance companies that do not allow testing can also be held liable for a failure to diagnose. If you or a loved one has been injured because medical professionals failed to diagnose a disease or medical condition, or as the result of an insurance company's misconduct, contact an Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and negligence lawyer. Our attorneys have successfully litigated many suits on behalf of our clients. We can help you maximize your claim.
Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana medical malpractice and medical negligence lawyer at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain to schedule a consultation and case evaluation. We can help you maximize your claim.
Doehrman & Chamberlain
10333 North Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290
Tel: 866-844-8853
Fax: 317-844-9977
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