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Holding hospitals and doctors accountable when medical mistakes cause injuries or deaths
Medical providers have a duty to their patients to offer competent medical care based on their type of practice and the geographical region where they practice. Patients have the right to trust that their doctors will keep them informed of the benefits and risks of any procedure. At Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, we hold medical institutions, medical practices, and individual providers accountable when they fail to meet quality medical standards that cause patients harm or tragically take the life of a patient.
Our Minnesota medical malpractice lawyers work to hold negligent medical providers accountable for medical mistakes that prevent patients from receiving the correct treatments they need in a timely manner or that directly harm a patient. Call us now if you or a loved one is suffering or has died due to medical malpractice.
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- What are the basic elements of a medical malpractice claim?
- What types of medical malpractice claims do your Minnesota lawyers handle?
- What happens to patients who suffer medical malpractice in Minnesota?
- Who do you hold accountable for medical malpractice in Minnesota?
- How much is my medical malpractice claim worth?
- When do I need to file a medical malpractice claim in Minnesota?
- Do you have a Minnesota medical malpractice attorney near me?
What are the basic elements of a medical malpractice claim?
Healthcare providers are subject to medical malpractice lawsuits if the following conditions exist:
- There is a doctor-patient relationship. Normally, our Minnesota medical malpractice lawyers can show this relationship exists by showing that a patient was a current patient of the healthcare providers (as established through prior medical visits) or was a new patient (as established by the completion of various medical forms that the healthcare provider requires). The relationship generally includes examining, diagnosing, and treating a patient.
- The applicable medical standards. Hospitals, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and all other medical professionals in Minnesota generally must meet certain educational, training, certification, and licensure requirements. Healthcare providers should provide medical care that other medical professionals in the same type of practice and location would reasonably provide. State and local medical boards may also have their own acceptable medical standards and requirements.
- A breach of the appropriate medical standards. Healthcare providers who fail to meet the medical standards and requirements for their profession, and who cause injuries to their patients due to the lack of proper care or prevent proper treatments from being given, can be held accountable.
What types of medical malpractice claims do your Minnesota lawyers handle?
At Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, our lawyers represent patients in the following types of medical malpractice claims:
- Missed diagnoses and improper diagnoses. Before doctors can recommend any treatments, they need to make a correct diagnosis and a timely diagnosis of a patient’s illness/injuries. Doctors need to ask the correct questions and order the correct diagnostic tests.
- An improper diagnosis is usually doubly dangerous because the patient does not receive care for their actual health disorder, and the treatment for the wrong health condition can cause additional harm.
- Delays in providing a proper diagnosis can prevent the patient from receiving the treatments they need. Delays are especially dangerous if a patient has cancer, heart disorders, or other disorders that could be fatal without timely care.
- Emergency room malpractice. ER doctors treat emergencies. It’s there in the name – emergency room. That means that ER medical care providers should be ready to anticipate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of problems. If they cannot handle certain problems, they should know when to work with the specialists who can help provide patients with quality care. They should also know when patients need to be admitted and when they can be released.
- Surgical malpractice. Some patients need emergency surgery. Other patients can have surgery through an appointment. The surgical team (the general surgeon, specialists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and others) should operate on the correct body part according to acceptable surgical standards. The surgical team should anticipate complications and monitor their patient during and after the surgery. Surgeons should never leave instruments inside a patient (but this happens).
- Pregnancy and birth malpractice. Gynecologists, obstetricians, midwives, nurses, and hospitals should properly monitor the health of the mother and fetus during pregnancy. They should anticipate disorders such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and other disorders that may occur during the delivery due to a lack of oxygen, improperly moving a baby, or other medical treatments.
- Medication malpractice. Doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and hospitals should ensure that patients receive the correct medications in the correct dosages at the correct times. Medical providers should be aware of any dangerous interactions with other drugs. Nursing homes can also be liable for medication malpractice.
Generally, patients should have the information they need about the possible side effects of the drugs they take and the treatments they receive. Failure to obtain informed consent may be medical malpractice even if the medications/treatments are helpful.
What happens to patients who suffer medical malpractice in Minnesota?
At Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, we work with medical professionals who have the experience to show when medical malpractice occurs and the consequences of the medical malpractice. Patients who receive medical care are either already in poor health or are likely to be in poor health without proper medical care. Medical mistakes can affect patients in the following ways, among others:
- The patient cannot receive necessary medical care due to delays in treatment or an improper diagnosis, such as cancer patients whose condition may now be untreatable.
- A patient’s health could worsen due to the lack of treatment.
- A patient’s health could worsen due to a new injury, such as when a surgeon operates on the wrong body part.
- Patients may need corrective treatments and surgeries, which take time, cost money, and cause the patient to have pain while waiting for the corrections.
- Medication mistakes can cause dangerous drug interactions.
- Patients may suffer emotional trauma due to the continuation or worsening of their poor health or the creation of new pain.
- Infections, diseases, and other health disorders.
Tragically, some medical mistakes are fatal.
Who do you hold accountable for medical malpractice in Minnesota?
Our Minnesota medical malpractice lawyers file personal injury and wrongful death claims against the following medical providers, depending on the circumstances:
- Hospitals
- Family doctors and general care doctors
- Specialist doctors
- Anesthesiologists
- Pregnancy and delivery doctors
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- ER doctors
- Medical technicians such as X-ray, MRI, and CT technicians
- Diagnostic laboratories
How much is my medical malpractice claim worth?
At Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, we work with a network of physicians to verify your current health condition, the injuries and illnesses that medical malpractice causes, the treatments that can help you, and how medical malpractice is affecting every part of your life.
Our Minnesota medical malpractice lawyers demand compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical costs. These include hospitalizations, corrective treatments and surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative care, medications, and other health expenses.
- Lost income. We seek compensation because you lose money while you work to correct the medical malpractice or because you cannot work due to the medical malpractice. Lost income includes wages, business income, benefits, and long-term disability compensation.
- Pain and suffering. This damage category includes every moment of pain, discomfort, agony, itching, anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Other damages. These include the inability to use a body part, enjoy life’s pleasures, and the loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations). We also seek compensation for any scars or disfigurement due to medical malpractice, such as the need to amputate a body part.
We file wrongful death actions on behalf of the family members if medical malpractice is fatal.
When do I need to file a medical malpractice claim in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, you generally have two years to file a medical malpractice claim. Please don’t wait – call us now. Delays can affect your medical recovery and your legal recovery.
Do you have a Minnesota medical malpractice attorney near me?
Yes. We meet clients at our offices located at 1505 Division Street in Waite Park, Minnesota, and 701 Xenia Ave. S., in Golden Valley, Minnesota. If you cannot physically travel, we can arrange to consult with you at your home or a nearby health facility. We also speak with patients and families by phone and through online video platforms like Zoom.
We’re here to answer your questions, explain how the medical malpractice claim process works, and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Contact our Minnesota medical malpractice lawyers now
Our lawyers understand how angry and upset you are. You expect medical providers to improve your health, keep it from worsening, or at least not cause any new harm. At Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, we understand the unique challenges in filing and pursuing medical malpractice claims. Please call us or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We represent clients in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs.