When people go to the doctor, it is with the expectation that they will leave feeling better than when they were admitted. At the very least, they expect to leave with a good understanding of what is wrong with them. However, doctors can make mistakes. They sometimes overlook symptoms, misdiagnose diseases and make mistakes during surgery. These types errors can sometimes result in death or serious injury happen. When the mistakes of medical professionals are caused by negligence or misconduct, patients may have a medical malpractice claim. In this is the case, patients may be able to collect payment for their injuries, such as medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.
If you were injured by a doctor’s negligent actions, an experienced New Orleans medical malpractice attorney can help you receive the compensation you need. At the Law Office of Timothy B. Moore, LC, we fight hard to get you every dollar you deserve. We represent individuals who were injured in medical malpractice matters involving:
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Failure to operate
- Operation on the wrong body part
- Leaving objects in the body after surgery
In need of a lawyer? I got you! Contact me today at (504) 669-2002.