Medical Malpractice Lawyers Serving Lafayette, Indiana

Last updated on September 17, 2024

In the complex landscape of health care, medical malpractice remains a critical issue that can profoundly affect your life. At Langer & Langer, based in Valparaiso, Indiana, we understand the devastating impact that medical negligence can have on individuals and families in Lafayette.

With over four decades of experience, our law firm is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to victims of medical malpractice across the state. Our goal is to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider deviates from the generally accepted standard of care and causes harm as a result. The deviation could occur in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of a patient. Without adequate legal representation, victims may not receive the compensation they deserve, potentially facing a lifetime of challenges.

Common Examples Of Medical Malpractice

Whenever a doctor, nurse or other health care professional fails to live up to the generally accepted standard of care in their profession, it could be medical malpractice. Examples include:

• Surgical errors, such as wrong-site surgery or instruments left in the body
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, leading to a lack of treatment or inappropriate treatment
• Certain birth injuries, which can result in lifelong disabilities for the newborn
• Medication errors, including wrong dosage or incorrect medication
• Failure to monitor a patient’s condition leading to preventable complications

It is important to understand that not every negative medical outcome indicates that malpractice has occurred. Our job as medical malpractice attorneys is to investigate the case, gather expert opinions, and get the answers you need.

Proving Medical Malpractice

The legal journey of proving medical malpractice involves several critical steps, guided by experienced attorneys like those at Langer & Langer:

1. Establishing a standard of care: Identifying the norm for medical treatment that should have been provided under the circumstances.
2. Demonstration of deviation: Showing how the health care provider’s actions fell short of the standard of care.
3. Linking the deviation to harm: Proving that the deviation directly caused harm to the patient.
4. Quantifying the damages: Documenting the extent of the harm and its impact on the patient’s life.

Once we have established that medical malpractice occurred, we consider whether it was the fault of a single individual or perhaps a systemic failure. When it is, we seek to hold the care team, the clinic or the hospital responsible for its share of the damages.

Investigating A Medical Malpractice Claim

We have designed our thorough investigative process to build a compelling case on your behalf:

• Obtaining medical records: Gathering comprehensive documentation of all medical treatments received
• Securing expert testimony: Consulting medical experts who can attest to the standard of care and how it was breached
• In-depth analysis: Analyzing all evidence to construct a robust argument for your claim

Our clients tell us that getting answers and holding health care professionals to account is just as important to them, in many cases, as the compensation they receive. Our lawyers will do their best to get those answers and that accountability.

Why Choose Langer & Langer?

Langer & Langer has been helping injured Hoosiers file medical malpractice claims since 1980. We are highly qualified to help you and we care about each and every client. Here are some reasons to consider us:

• Dedicated to Lafayette: Our commitment extends across Indiana, including Lafayette, where we strive to serve the community with integrity and professionalism.
• Extensive experience: With more than 100 combined years of legal practice, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your case.
• Client-centered approach: From initial consultation to final resolution, your needs and well-being are at the forefront of our strategy.
• Award-winning representation: We are recognized for our excellence in medical malpractice law and are equipped to handle even the most challenging cases.

Our compassionate team is ready to listen to your story, offer professional advice, and outline the best course of action to secure the justice and compensation you deserve.

Take The First Step Today: Set Up A Free Case Evaluation

If you or a loved one has been impacted by medical malpractice in Lafayette, you do not have to go through this challenging time alone. Contact Langer & Langer for a free case evaluation. Call 219-246-4759 or contact us online.