Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Preventable hospital medical errors cause the death of between 44,000 and 98,000 people a year, according to the Institute of Medicine. Along with increased specialization in medically related areas, the scope of professionals subject to medical malpractice lawsuits has also widened, and includes numerous trained specialists, among them anesthesiologists, surgeons, chiropractors, dentists, and cardiologists.

Whatever the surroundings, whether in a hospital, doctor’s office, out-patient clinic, or nursing home, medical malpractice is prevalent. Medical malpractice can result from any number of causes including –improper use of a medical device, surgical error, hospital based infections, misdiagnosis or failure to treat within a timely manner. Birth/Neonatal injuries often occur from improperly performed deliveries. In one case, a nurse sent the patient home saying he had the flu and failed to run diagnostic tests or consult with the physician. The patient died at home due to bacterial pneumonia which led to multi-organ failure. This case resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict.

Our attorneys have acquired extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation as well as achieved countless legal victories. Through a litany of medical malpractice cases, we have developed a certain scrutiny, knowledge, and familiarity in the medical field. Those well founded skills in combination with numerous experts at our disposal allow us to present undeniable evidence in these types of cases. Using cutting edge technology and in depth investigation, we obtain for our clients the maximum compensation entitled by law. Some of the noteworthy victories obtained by Ross Feller Casey attorneys include:

$22 million verdict in a medical malpractice case against a hospital and its blood bank for failing to timely deliver blood needed for patient who was hemorrhaging following child birth
$20.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case against a hospital and two physicians for failing to diagnose a bloodstream infection, leading to the amputation of the foot of a Crohn’s patient
$18.4 million verdict in a medical malpractice case involving a young girl who required a heart transplant because her doctors failed to timely remove a tumor from her heart
$10 million verdict for a boy who suffered a brain injury as a result of a physician’s failure to prescribe medication to prevent an allergic reaction
$7.0 million recovery for the family of a woman who died during the delivery of her twin babies
$5.2 million verdict for a 76-year-old woman whose doctors failed to timely diagnose and treat her stroke
$5.0 million recovery for a woman for a failure to timely diagnose and treat breast cancer
$4.4 million recovery the failure to timely diagnose and treat lung cancer

The resulting cost to society for medical malpractice in relation to health care is estimated at figures of between $17 to $29 billion. These numbers put into perspective the monetary damage and hardship medical malpractice creates in our lives. Suing for medical malpractice fulfills not only a moral obligation, but also provides a social service that demands improvement and heightens awareness of safety precautions among medical professionals.

Medical malpractice affects people from all walks of life. Because diagnostic and medical treatment skills are so technical, many people do not recognize when they have become the victims of medical malpractice. As a result, lawsuits are not filed.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has been subjected to medical malpractice, a medical malpractice attorney can assist you in determining if you have a case. At Ross Feller Casey we offer a free case evaluation to discuss your concerns. Contact us and we will be glad to arrange a free case evaluation.