Don't Ignore Medical Negligence
When you're injured by a medical professional, it's hard to know where to turn. At the Fort Wayne, Indiana, law firm, The Bellinger Law Office, our lawyer helps people obtain the compensation that can start them on the road to health again. It's important to send a message that medical malpractice is intolerable. A claim for compensation accomplishes this goal.
Contact an Indiana Medical Malpractice Attorney
Learn about filing a medical malpractice claim (also known as med mal). This complex area of personal injury law has many procedures and deadlines, so it is helpful to work with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. Contact our law firm in downtown Fort Wayne. Call The Bellinger Law Office toll-free at 888-339-0924.
We Come to You
When you've experienced medical malpractice, you may be unable to leave your home or hospital bed. That's why we make home and hospital visits — so that you can start the claims process as soon as possible.
Examples of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, dentists and others treat their patients negligently and an injury or illness results or is worsened. Some common types of medical malpractice include:
- Physician error
- Surgical error, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments in the patient
- Birth injuries resulting in Erb's palsy or shoulder dystocia
- Misdiagnosis of serious illnesses that subsequently went untreated
- Failure to diagnose cancer and other serious illnesses
- Surgical room error, such as stocking the operating room with the wrong instruments, or using malfunctioning machines
- Anesthesiology errors
- Prescription drug errors
- Identification errors, such as providing treatment to the wrong patient
Why File a Medical Malpractice Claim?
You may think that fighting the medical establishment is pointless. However, many people like you have obtained compensation for injuries caused by medical negligence. The compensation you receive from a successful claim may be your only resource while you heal. And, you are letting the medical professional and hospital know that medical negligence will not go unnoticed.
Contact Our Fort Wayne Law Firm
If you have suffered injury or illness at the hands of a medical professional, contact our Fort Wayne, Indiana, attorney. Call The Bellinger Law Office toll-free at 888-339-0924. Or complete our intake form to start the process.
