When a healthcare provider makes a mistake that falls outside the standard level of care expected, and you suffer a loss, you can pursue a medical malpractice claim. At Postman Law, our lawyers give victims clear insight into their rights and how to fight for fair compensation.
Reach out to our medical malpractice lawyer in Bloomington to review your case. There is no out-of-pocket cost to you. Our Bloomington personal injury lawyers would be happy to evaluate your case. We have recovered over $3 billion for our clients.
Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle
Medical malpractice occurs when a licensed professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or surgeon, or a hospital, makes a careless mistake that violates the professional standard of care. Not every failed treatment or mistaken diagnosis is medical malpractice.
Our legal team must show that the provider had an established medical relationship with you and committed a violation that any other provider with the same knowledge and resources would not have committed. Some examples of medical malpractice include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: The provider fails to identify the condition or identifies it too late, allowing the condition to progress.
- Lack of informed consent: The licensed professional performs a procedure without explaining the risks and obtaining the patient’s consent, and complications occur that were not explained.
- Failure to treat: A facility fails to provide care, follow-up care, or order necessary tests when there is some indication of a risk.
- Surgical errors: Wrong-site surgery happens when a provider operates on the wrong part of the body or the wrong person. Other surgical errors include anesthesia errors and failing to remove all foreign objects from the body.
- Medication mistakes: The wrong medication is prescribed, dosing is incorrect, or the provider ignores allergy risks or drug interactions.
- Birth injuries: Often the result of the use of tools during birth, not monitoring the labor process, or complications from the delivery process that could have been avoided.
If a provider you trust fails to meet the accepted standard of care and you experience complications and additional costs, schedule a conversation with our team. Let us evaluate what happened and what actions you may be entitled to take.
For a free legal consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer serving Bloomington, call 844-767-8626
How to Know If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
It can be difficult to determine whether your provider misled you, failed to provide critical information, or made a critical mistake, especially when multiple parties are involved. By speaking with a medical malpractice attorney in Bloomington during a free consultation, you can better understand what you are facing and the complications related to your incident.
The following are some steps to take to help you learn if negligence happened:
- Seek your medical records: Your medical records include all providers’ notes, test results, lab results, and charts from all hospital stays. They provide clarity on what the provider was doing throughout your initial care.
- Speak to our legal team: We will help you find a medical provider with the necessary knowledge of your condition and the expected treatment protocol, so we can better assess whether the provider made a mistake.
- Determine the provider’s history: Past actions can be an important factor. If a medical provider has faced claims in the past, they may be more likely to be involved in other claims. Keep in mind that you have the right to know of any disciplinary action taken against a provider.
- Note statements providers make: Document if nurses say they are shorthanded and that is why delays in your care or treatment occurred, or note when equipment, medication, or critical supplies were not accessible.
- Document your injuries and complications over time: Keep a journal of what you are experiencing and what statements are made related to your injuries or care by any providers.
Do not assume the hospital, doctors, or nurses will provide you with clarity on what happened. They are not obligated to share details with you, and they often will not. If you suspect something did not go as expected, speak to a lawyer. Let us take a closer look.
Act Within the Required Timeframe
Under Minnesota’s statute of limitations (Sec. 541.076 MN Statutes) for medical malpractice, most victims have four years from the date the negligence or omission occurred. There are some exceptions to this rule, which your attorney can review with you during your consultation. The most important thing is to act now so your lawyer can begin preserving evidence and seeking access to witnesses.
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What You Can Include in a Medical Malpractice Claim
Once evidence shows that you suffered medical negligence, your attorney will begin working to better understand the implications of that violation, including all physical, emotional, and financial losses you incurred. We seek maximum compensation to help you recover and make you whole again. Some of the losses commonly sought in medical malpractice cases include:
- Medical expenses related to complications you suffered
- Long-term medical care needs, cosmetic surgery, and medical support due to complications
- Lost wages and earning capacity if you miss work due to the incident
- Pain and suffering you encountered as a result of the negligence
- Emotional trauma and neglect experienced as a result of the negligence
- Loss of quality of life
Evaluating your losses requires experience, as you must consider the implications of the provider’s decisions or actions. Our network of resources and experienced medical providers provides you with the insight you need to make the best possible decisions in your case. You deserve maximum compensation, and we fight for it.
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The insurance companies never want to pay you fairly for your losses and may not admit fault even if they are forced to settle. At Postman Law, we fight for maximum compensation under the law.
Having recovered over $3 billion in compensation for our clients, we know how to hold them accountable. Speak to our team today about your accident. Let a Bloomington medical malpractice lawyer become your advocate.