Sexual Assault by Medical Providers
There’s something that just seems particularly sinister about sexual assault by medical providers. When you go to see a doctor or another medical professional, you’re in a very vulnerable position. Anyone who takes advantage of that vulnerability for his or her own sexual pleasure needs to be punished to the full extent of the law, and to also be held accountable from a financial perspective. At Sand Law, our attorneys have a great deal of experience helping people who were victimized by sexual assault committed by someone in the medical profession. This kind of case requires not only experience, but also a substantial amount of expertise. We will be happy to let you know how we may be able to help you obtain compensation for damages arising from the predatory behavior of a doctor or any other medical personnel. Contact us online or call 651-291-7263 for a free consultation. Types Of Sexual Assault Committed By Medical Providers There are many forms of sexual assault a medical professional can commit. These are just a few of the more common ones. Taking videos or photos of a patient’s genitalia. Performing unnecessary exams involving the pelvic area, the breast, or other private areas...
8 Most Common Types Of Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional acts with negligence, causing harm to a patient. This negligence can take many forms, as listed below. From 2006 to 2016, there were 143,713 payments made for medical malpractice. Because of this, 60,788 practitioners had to seek reinstatement to their positions. One study states that medical errors may account for as many as 251,000 deaths annually in the United States, placing medical errors as the third leading cause of death. Medical malpractice is a huge, ongoing issue in the United States, one that is often overlooked. If you believe that you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice, please contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney for a free case evaluation, as you may have a malpractice claim on your hands. 1. Misdiagnosis Unfortunately, misdiagnosis is very common. Misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor fails to recognize the condition or issues that their patient is dealing with. This can lead to a host of problems down the road, such as incorrect prescriptions and the patient’s condition progressing to a stage that can’t be treated easily. In some cases, inaccurate diagnosis can be deadly, as timing is essential for medical treatment. If a treatment...
Most Common Emergency Room Mistakes
Going to an emergency room can be an incredibly stressful experience. But when something goes wrong while you are there, that stress can be severely heightened. Depending on the severity of your injury, you could be waiting for a long time to be treated. Or you could be the victim of an ER mistake or overworked doctor. The chaotic nature an emergency room may be a contributing factor to medical mistakes in an ER. Nonetheless, when we have to visit an emergency room, we always expect to be given the best possible treatment and attention. But that’s not always the case. What if someone’s mistake were to cause your injury or illness to worsen? Would this be considered medical malpractice under Minnesota law? What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical Malpractice refers to any negligence that may occur inside of a medical facility, like a doctor’s office, hospital, or emergency room. There are many different kinds of errors that can occur in these facilities, but medical malpractice refers to any mistake that may have occurred because of negligence. For example, if a doctor decided not to perform a certain test, or failed to act in a timely manner, or even something as...