Medical Malpractice
When you place yourself in the care of a doctor, nurse or medical facility, you trust them with your life. And you expect them to perform in accordance with the “standard of care.”
Sadly, research reveals medical errors are frighteningly common. Dr. Barbara Starfield, MD, MPH, of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health wrote an article, Is US Health Really the Best in the World? Published on July 26, 2000 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Vol. 284, No 4, July 26th 2000 , Dr. Starfield’s report shows a total of 225,000 deaths per year caused by medical error. The total includes deaths from:
- Unnecessary surgery
- Medication errors in hospitals
- Other hospital errors
- Infections in hospitals
- Non-error, adverse effects of medications
While Dr. Starfield’s research reported only deaths, many other medical errors result in illness, disability or other debilitating physical conditions, resulting from medical treatment complications.
When medical professionals make mistakes, causing injury or death, they or the health facility that employs them may be held liable. Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is the most common method of seeking legal compensation. However, to have grounds for a lawsuit, you must establish liability, often a difficult task. Additionally, Colorado statutes sets limits on the time you have to file a medical malpractice suit. It is important to seek legal help as soon as possible after the injury or death. But it is important to understand, n ot all medical errors or injuries have grounds for a medical malpractice claim.
At the Law Offices of Peter A. Ricciardelli, we carefully investigate the circumstances of the death or injury to determine what went wrong and carefully evaluate your claim. Mr. Ricciardelli’s wealth of experience with medical malpractice cases enables him to provide expert legal advice and navigate the complexities of medical malpractice law to develop your case. Mr. Ricciardelli has won substantial verdicts for his clients at jury trials and arbitrations, as well as successfully settling cases through mediation.
The Law Office of Peter A. Ricciardelli is dedicated to protecting your rights and committed to aggressively pursuing legal remedies to ensure you receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled under the law.
If you suspect you or a loved one have been a victim of medical malpractice, click here to contact us. To arrange a no cost, no-obligation consultation with Mr. Ricciardelli, please call our office today at 800-222-4447.
