Medical Malpractice
Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical malpractice claims occur as a result of actions by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional who improperly treats a patient, or fails to diagnose a medical condition. This improper treatment or diagnosis must result in an injury or damage to the patient that would not have occurred had the malpractice not taken place. The practice of medicine is complex, and involves risk. Just because a poor result occurs does not mean that malpractice has been committed. However, if injury or damage occurs because of errors that are outside the standard of medical care, we will investigate to determine whether medical malpractice has occurred. A victim of malpractice may sue to recover for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other expenses.
We put a great deal of trust in doctors and other medical professionals to competently treat our illnesses and injuries. When that trust is violated, it can have profound repercussions. At the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatz, Mr. Vatz has helped many people who have suffered injuries as the result of medical malpractice and negligence in hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities.
Mel Vatz will investigate the facts of the situation and assess whether medical malpractice took place. We will provide an honest assessment of your case, and if we believe that malpractice did occur, we will put our decades of experience and legal knowledge to work to pursue compensation for resulting medical expenses, lost wages and other damages.
Examples of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can occur in many different medical contexts. A few common examples include:
- Improper use of anesthesia
- Burn therapy mistakes
- Errors during pregnancy and delivery causing child birth injuries
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis in general practice
- Improper procedure in general practice
- Experimentation with risky procedures or drugs
- Surgical errors
- Prescription and medication errors
These cases are complex and malpractice can be difficult to prove, and these challenges may discourage victims from pursuing damages. At the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatz, we use our resources and experience to evaluate medical malpractice cases and provide potential clients with a clear assessment of their legal options. By working with medical specialists to evaluate your situation and determine if malpractice caused your injuries, we can help you make an important decision at a difficult time.
Contact Us for More Information About Medical Malpractice
If you or someone you love has suffered significant injuries as a result of medical negligence or malpractice in Pittsburgh or surrounding Pennsylvania communities,contact us at the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatz and speak with us about your situation. We will work hard to obtain the results that meet your goals. Call us at our Pittsburgh office at (412) 391-3030. We offer free consultations and you will pay no attorney fees unless you obtain compensation on your claim.