Medical Malpractice Attorneys Serving Merrillville, Indiana
Last updated on September 17, 2024
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 situations where there was a systemic failure, the hospital or clinic itself could be responsible.
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.
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 219-246-4759 or use our online email form.
