Medical Malpractice

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edical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, killing up to 98,000 people each year. Those who survive may suffer permanent disability, long-term health damage, and/or a more painful, extended recovery period. Treatment made necessary by medical malpractice can be very expensive, yet only a small percentage of victims pursue compensation.

Emergency room errors

During a medical emergency, every second counts and every action or inaction can mean the difference between life and death or permanent disability. Emergency room errors can result in immediate death. Those that go undetected can lead to the recurrence of a dangerous medical event or to the progression of a harmful condition.

Surgical Errors

Surgery is frightening and risky enough without medical error. Every surgery carries inherent risks. Surgical error is not a normal, acceptable risk of surgery. Among the many types of harm that can be caused by surgical mistakes are removal of the wrong organ or limb, severe infection, and damage to nerves, muscles, or internal organs.

Anesthesia Error

Complications caused by anesthesia are among the normal risks of surgery, but anesthesia error is preventable and, like surgical error, is not an acceptable risk. Anesthesia error can lead to overdose, allergic reaction, pain and awareness during surgery, brain injury, and much more.

Medication Errors

Medication errors can have results ranging in severity from minor to fatal. The mistake may be made when the drug is prescribed or in the administration of a medication. Poor packaging and labeling, inadequate policies and procedures, and failure to consider a patient’s medical history are just some of the causes of medication errors.

Diagnosis Errors

Delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and complete failure to diagnose a medical condition or event are examples of diagnosis errors. Diagnosis error often leads to death or permanent harm in a person who could have recovered with timely and appropriate treatment. It usually results in more invasive and more painful treatment than would have been necessary. A misdiagnosis can lead to a person in perfect health undergoing dangerous, unneeded treatments, sometimes ruining their health.

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can turn a joyous event into a tragedy with life-long consequences for children who survive. Most birth injuries are preventable with proper medical care and attention to the health of both the mother and fetus.

Taking legal action while trying to recover or help a loved one recover from medical malpractice is a daunting prospect, but it may be the only way that you can afford the necessary treatment and be able to keep food on the table. Until more victims of medical malpractice start pursuing compensation, doctors and medical institutions will have little incentive to improve their practices.

If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, please contact Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote, Maxcey & Thetford today to schedule your free consultation. Our office serves Oklahoma City, Tulsa and McAlester.

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McAlester Office
343 E. Carl Albert Pkwy.
McAlester, OK 74501

Phone: (918) 423-0421
or (800) 658-1596
Fax: (918) 423-0266

Oklahoma City Office
525 Central Park Dr., 101
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: (405) 524-2268
or (800) 299-7299
Fax: (405) 525-3231

Tulsa Office
2417 E. Skelly Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74170

Phone: (918) 749-0749
or (800) 798-2613
Fax: (918) 747-0751

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