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When your health care experience goes awry due to negligence or error, the consequences can be devastating. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider deviates from the generally accepted standard of care, leading to harm or injury to a patient.

Unfortunately, without proper legal representation, the impact of medical malpractice can alter lives permanently, leaving patients to deal with physical, emotional and financial burdens alone.

At Langer & Langer, we understand the critical nature of these situations. While our offices are based in Valparaiso, we extend our dedicated legal services to the Merrillville community and throughout Indiana, helping clients confront and overcome the challenges of medical malpractice claims.

Common Examples Of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice, also called medical negligence, occurs when a health care professional fails to meet the generally accepted standard of care in their profession and that failure causes harm to a patient. Common examples include:

Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
Surgical errors, including wrong-site surgery or leaving foreign objects in the body after surgery
Some birth injuries, such as forceps injuries
Medication errors, such as prescribing or filling drugs that interact with others the patient is taking
Anesthesia errors
Failure to treat or improper treatment

Anyone in the health care field, such as a doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist or pharmacist, can be responsible for malpractice. In cases of systemic failure, the hospital or clinic itself may also be liable. If you are evaluating your legal options after negligence makes an error, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can guide you through every step, from gathering evidence to filing a claim and pursuing fair compensation.

Proving Medical Malpractice

Proving a medical malpractice case requires demonstrating that the health care provider’s actions deviated from the generally accepted medical practice standards. With the help of an experienced attorney, victims must establish:

The existence of a doctor-patient relationship or something else that creates a duty of care
The appropriate medical standard of care under the circumstances
How the standard of care was breached by the health care professional
That the breach caused harm to the patient
How that harm should be compensated

Medical malpractice cases require a great deal of medical knowledge from the lawyer, along with expert medical opinions.

The Impact On Patients

Victims of medical malpractice can experience severe physical consequences, ranging from temporary injury to permanent disability or even death. Families affected by such losses may need an experienced attorney for wrongful death to help pursue justice and secure compensation.

The emotional and psychological toll can also be profound, leading to anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Financially, the costs of additional medical treatment, lost wages and reduced earning capacity can be overwhelming.

Investigating A Malpractice Claim

The process begins with a thorough investigation, including:

Obtaining all relevant medical records
Consulting medical experts to evaluate the care provided
Assessing the full extent of incurred and potential damages

One goal is to get to the bottom of what happened and get the answers you need. Another is to seek full and fair compensation from those responsible for the harm.

The Legal Claim Process

At Langer & Langer, our approach to handling your medical malpractice claim includes:

Free case evaluation: We offer a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to discuss the details of your case.
Investigation: Our legal team collects and examines evidence, consults with medical experts, and determines the viability of your claim.
Filing a claim: If a case is viable, we proceed by filing a lawsuit and handling all legal formalities.
Resolution: We will fight for the resolution you need. This generally starts with negotiation after the lawsuit is filed. If negotiation does not result in full, just compensation for you, we will always be ready to take the case to trial.

Our law firm’s dedication to the Merrillville community and our extensive experience in handling medical malpractice cases across Indiana set us apart.

We genuinely care for our clients and strive to ensure that they receive both the compensation and the justice they deserve.

At Langer & Langer, our commitment is to not only serve as your legal representatives but as your advocates, supporting you through every step of the legal process.

Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to providing personalized attention, utilizing our extensive experience and resources to fight for your rights.

Get Started Today With A Free Case Evaluation

If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical malpractice in Merrillville or anywhere in Indiana, do not hesitate to reach out. Contact Langer & Langer now for a free case evaluation. Call us at 219-464-3246 or fill out our online contact form.

Medical Malpractice Attorneys Serving Merrillville, Indiana