Malpractice Negligence and Medical Errors | Denver Personal Injury

Introduction to Medical Errors

According to the Institute of Medicine, 98,000 Americans are killed each year because of medical errors. Medical errors including surgical errors and medication errors can be devastating to families and individuals already struggling with an illness or injury. To make matters worse, these injuries are caused by the very individuals we put our trust in: doctors, nurses, and health care professionals. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured or killed by a health care provider who has acted negligently.

Malpractice Medical Error

When a doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist, or therapist fails to provide reasonable care, perform his or her duties, or acts in a manner that is negligent, they may be found guilty of medical malpractice. In a hospital or clinical setting, medical malpractice can take many forms. But in general, the most common medical malpractice types are misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, surgical errors, hospital acquired infections, over medication, birth injuries, defective medical products, and nursing or physician errors. If you are injured as a result of a medical professional’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including rehabilitation, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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