Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Might Deter Preventable errors

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Although most hospital stays have positive outcomes, a significant number of instances of preventable harm occur in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, many cases involve more than one type of preventable medical errors. Patients are advised to report anything that concerns them during hospital stays because early intervention might prevent severe consequences that could lead to costly medical malpractice lawsuits.

Most Common Preventable Medical Errors

In a 2016 report, the CIHI identified some of the preventable errors that appear to be the most common. The list includes errors associated with medication incidents and health care such as pressure ulcers, birth trauma and anemia. Also, infections linked to health care like post-procedural infections, pneumonia, sepsis, gastroenteritis and urinary tract infections can follow negligent care.

Other conditions resulting from procedural errors include complications or abnormal reactions after medical or surgical procedures, mistakes or accidents related to medical devices that are used during treatment or diagnosis. Physical injuries could occur during accidental falls or other patient accidents that are not linked to specific surgical procedures or medical treatment. Any such incidents should be reported to hospital authorities or doctors immediately.

In cases in which medical negligence of any kind leads to physical or psychological harm, financial damages related to additional medical care, lost income and other economic losses, victims have legal recourse available to them. This is a complicated field of the law that might be best navigated by an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in Ontario. Legal counsel can assess the circumstances to determine the viability of a claim, and if grounds exist, he or she can assist throughout ensuing legal proceedings in pursuit of damage recovery.

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All personal injury firms will work to get you the best settlement, but only at The Morris Law Group will you get the care and support you need at such a difficult time. Contact us today.