Destructive Effects As A Result Of Medical Malpractice

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Destructive Effects As A Result Of Medical
Malpractice
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Medical malpractice can have many negative
effects on a person. Some may disappear over
time, while others may be permanent. For the
patient who suffered an injury and was a victim
of medical malpractice in addition, this is a
dream turned into a nightmare. Many people are
victims of medical malpractice. It has become so
common that on average, 7 people are victims of
medical malpractice on a daily basis in the
United States. If you or your loved one are
suffering as a result of medical malpractice, you
should contact Philadelphia Medical Malpractice
Lawyers today. attorneys will help you fight the
negligent party legally, and bring them to
justice. Here are some of the destructive
effects which can result from medical
malpractice.
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Birth Defects
If a mother is not cared for while in the
hospital, her baby may be the one suffering the
consequences of medical malpractice. Any mistake
made by the surgeons, or the doctors delivering
the baby will change a babys life, and not for
the good. There are approximately 10,800 babies
being born in the United States every day, and
about 3 percent of them are born with a birth
defect which resulted from medical malpractice. .
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Infertility
If an individual is prescribed a wrong type of
medication for their condition, it may affect
their fertility. As a result, the person may
become infertile, and never have children.
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Chronic Pain
When a person is not fully treated, they may
receive a chronic injury. This can result in
chronic pain, which can definitely change a
persons life. No money in the world can change
that once the mistake is done. However, fair
compensation can help a person can proper help
and some treatment. This is why it is important
to act immediately following a medical
malpractice case. Simply reach out to their
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Philadelphia, and
ask for representation and help in obtaining your
medical malpractice compensation. An attorney
will take care of the rest, and help you secure a
substantial compensation. .
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Disability
During surgery, a surgeon may damage a
patients spine and leave a patient permanently
disabled. And even though these types of
accidents are extremely rare, they happen and
when they do, someones life is ruined.
Compensation for disability is worth several
million dollars.
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Sometimes a patient is required to pay more for
another persons mistake. For example, a doctor
prescribing several antibiotics and drugs, a few
which are completely unnecessary for the patient.
Or, being misdiagnosed and having to pay for all
the wrong drugs and medication, only to later
find out. Taking the wrong medication can alter a
person, change their behavior, their hormones,
and even cause additional damage to a persons
liver, stomach, teeth, and stomach in general.
Increased Medical Expenses
Other consequences of medical malpractices may
include

• Disfigurement
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of opportunity
• Lost wages
• Loss of employment

Be sure to talk to an attorneys as soon as you
are able to, and file a claim on time.
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Contact
Address The Weitz Firm, LLC 1528 Walnut Street
4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone [phone]
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