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Also commonly referred to as medical negligence, medical malpractice
occurs when a physician fails to properly treat a medical condition,
resulting in a new or aggravating injury to the patient. Medical
malpractice claims may arise when a physician acts in a manner that
would be considered unacceptable when compared to how another physician
with similar training might act.
Many people don’t realize that doctors aren’t the
only medical professionals whom patients can sue for malpractice.
In fact, most health care providers including chiropractors, therapists,
nurses, psychologists and dentists are subject to such legal action.
By the same token, an unanticipated or unsuccessful result from
medical treatment or surgery does not in itself mean that you can
bring a malpractice case.
Common examples of medical malpractice claims include:
Failure to properly diagnose a disease or illness.
Failure to properly monitor patients.
Failure to properly treat the diagnosed disease.
Surgical errors including wrong-site surgery or anesthesia errors.
Failure to fully inform the patient of the risks of certain procedures
and surgeries.
Misuse of prescription drugs.
Improper use of medical equipment or implants.
Of course, this is just a sampling of some of the more common
examples of medical malpractice claims. The array of complications
and problems that can arise as a result of medical malpractice
are far too complex and detailed to address each instance in detail.
If you think you or a loved one has been the victim of medical
malpractice, it’s in your best interest to contact an attorney
who specializes in medical malpractice cases as quickly as possible.
In Texas and many other states, victims have up to two years following
discovery of an injury to file a claim. If you wait too long before
speaking to an attorney, the statute of limitations may keep you
from pursuing legal action.
On your initial visit, your attorney will review your claims,
along with your medical records and consult with a medical expert
to determine if yours is a case of medical malpractice.
Victims of medical malpractice can sue for the injuries incurred
and all direct consequences of those injuries including mental
and physical pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses,
or other economic damages.
Recently, Mr. Rasansky negotiated a settlement
of more than $10 million on behalf of an infant who was catastrophically
impaired while under medical care. Jeff also successfully represented
two plaintiffs in recent jury trials, one of which resulted in
a verdict
of more than $1 million. Throughout his career, Jeff has successfully
represented clients in cases involving: personal
injury, medical
malpractice, nursing
home abuse, nursing
home neglect, brain
damaged baby, product
liability and defective products, vehicle
accidents like car
wrecks, truck and suv's, motorcycle
accidents and pedestrian
accidents, as well as occupational injuries such as construction
accidents.
Jeff Rasansky is licensed to practice before all state courts in Texas,
the United States District Courts in the Northern and Eastern Districts
of Texas and the Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
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