Protecting yourself against medical malpractice claims

Undergoing a medical procedure can be an overwhelming situation for patients, which is why medical professionals and facilities take the time to detail the procedure and explain the known risks and potential issues that could arise. Nonetheless, when issues do occur, patients will often seek to blame the doctor, surgeon, clinic or hospital for the additional costs, pain and struggles experienced.

Just because a surgery, treatment plan or procedure does not go as planned does not mean that errors or mistakes were made. As such, medical professionals are prepared to act because they are often subjected to medical malpractice actions.

Medical malpractice defense

At Phelan, Phelan & Danek LLP, our law firm understands how complex medical malpractice actions can be when a doctor, nurse or hospital is blamed for medical harm or a wrongful death. Our attorneys know that there is a lot at stake in these actions, which is why they utilize their years of expertise to protect our clients.

We have knowledge of medical record keeping processes, the advance training complex medial issues require, the innerworkings at medial facilities and the communications among medical professionals and personnel. This allows us to thoroughly investigate the claims, providing the necessary information to create a strong defense against these allegations.

Protecting your reputation

A professional license is a doctor’s lifeline, as without it, they would not be able to practice medicine. Our law firm understands that a lot is at stake, so we take these matters very seriously. Because any reporting on these claims could tarnish the reputation of a medical professional or hospital, we take immediate action to limit the negative impacts this civil action could project.

With our wide range of experience in medical malpractice actions and our continued goal to better educate our legal team on all medical areas, our law firm is prepared to take immediate action when a claim is filed. Similarly, those facing claims of medical malpractice should act quickly. This will better equip you when it comes to disproving these claims and protecting your reputation and career.