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Justice for Injured Patients in Mississippi

Medical professionals have a challenging job, but are human and can make mistakes. When a patient has suffered an injury, illness, a worsened health condition, or died due to a medical error, or was the victim of a doctor who failed to use the accepted standard of care, a claim or lawsuit can be filed to seek justice.

Types of Medical Malpractice Claims in Mississippi

Medical malpractice can take several forms, including but not limited to:

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Failing to identify a medical condition in time, leading to the condition worsening or leading to the preventable death of a patient who could have been saved.
Surgical Errors: Surgeons have performed the wrong procedure, performed it on the wrong limb or body part, left surgical instruments in the body, or caused irreparable damage to tissues, spinal cords, or organs.
Medication Errors: These errors include prescribing or administering the wrong medication or dosage, leading to severe or fatal outcomes.
Birth Injuries: Negligent medical care during childbirth that harms the child or the mother, such as cerebral palsy, oxygen deprivation, or nerve damage.
Failure to Treat: This occurs when a medical professional does not treat a health condition despite being trained to recognize the symptoms.
Emergency Room Errors: When patients present with specific symptoms at the ER, but the attending physician fails to test to identify and treat the condition, leading to serious health issues or loss of life.
Nursing Home Negligence: Patients who are residents in nursing homes are expected to have their medical conditions managed. When a physician serving the residents at the facility fails to do so, it may be a case of medical and nursing home negligence.
Radiology Mistakes: The medical professional tasked with interpreting X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans is expected to identify health issues the patient suffers. When they fail to recognize a health issue that other medical professionals with similar training would have found, it may be a case of malpractice.

Types of Injuries from Medical Malpractice

Every patient has a unique condition and state of health. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice cases include the following:

Birth Injuries

Cerebral palsy
Brachial plexus injuries
Erb’s palsy
Maternal hemorrhage or injury

Surgical Injuries

Nerve damage
Internal organ perforation
Retained surgical instruments
Incorrect or unnecessary surgery
Spinal cord damage leading to paralysis

Medication Errors

Overdose or underdose
Adverse drug interactions
Administration of the wrong medication
Allergic reactions due to a failure to review the patient’s medical history

Diagnostic Errors

Misdiagnosis of conditions (e.g., cancer, stroke, heart attack)
Delayed diagnosis leading to progression of disease
Failure to recognize critical symptoms of a disease or condition

Anesthesia Errors

Incorrect medication or dosage administered, leading to brain damage, death, or other severe conditions
Failure to monitor the vital signs of the patient as necessary
Allergic reactions or adverse effects from anesthetics by failing to review patient’s chart correctly

Hospital-Related Injuries

Catheter-based urinary infections
Surgical site infections
Ventilator-related infection
Hospital onset MRSA (a type of staph infection)
Central line bloodstream infections
Pressure sores (bedsores)
Falls or injuries due to inadequate patient monitoring

Emergency Room Errors

Delayed treatment for critical health conditions
Misdiagnosis of a severe condition (stroke, heart attack)

Dental Malpractice Injuries

Nerve damage
Infections from unsanitary tools
Errors during oral surgery or extractions

Radiology Errors

Incorrect interpretation of X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans
Missed fractures, tumors, or abnormalities

Failure to Treat

Discharging a critically ill patient
Failing to treat symptoms that require immediate care
Failing to refer a patient to a specialist when needed
Failure to test when recognizable symptoms are presented

What Compensation Can Be Paid in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:

Past, current, and future medical bills related to the injury.
Lost wages
Diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering, emotional anguish
Loss of quality of life or companionship
Wrongful death damages, when a patient dies due to negligent medical care

How Can ‘Maggio Law Help?

At ‘Maggio Law, our experienced attorneys, led by talented Mississippi medical malpractice attorney Mike Saltaformaggio, take on challenging medical malpractice cases. Mike brings insight, experience, and dedication to every case, with a breadth of understanding of medical malpractice law. The firm has access to leading medical experts who can evaluate the situation to determine if the injury, illness, or loss of life resulted from medical negligence.

Why Choose ‘Maggio Law?

Many personal injury law firms do not offer legal counsel in medical malpractice cases, as these cases are considered difficult to win. When represented by ‘Maggio Law, you can trust that your case is in the hands of a true legal professional who offers more:

Extensive Experience: We’ve successfully represented clients in a range of medical malpractice cases and are very familiar with the legal processes required to prevail.
Compassionate Representation: We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll of these cases, and we are committed to providing personalized, empathetic service and are always available to our clients.
Relentless Advocacy: We are confident when taking on defense attorneys representing hospitals, insurance companies, doctors, or other parties contributing to the incident.
No Fees Unless We Win: Our contingency fee structure ensures that you only pay our legal fees if we recover compensation through a settlement or jury award.

Medical malpractice cases are subject to the Mississippi statute of limitations, which allows for two years from the date the incident occurred. Legal action must be initiated as early as possible to preserve all supporting evidence and interview those who observed or participated in the incident. If you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, reach out to ‘Maggio Law for a free consultation. Our dedicated team is ready to listen to your story, answer your questions, and guide you through the legal process.

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