Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Morris County and NJ

Medical and Professional Malpractice

Mistakes can happen even by top professionals in their field. When a medical or other professional makes a mistake that causes an injury, you should consult a malpractice attorney.  The Law Offices of James C. DeZao, P.A., in Morris County can advise you if you should pursue a malpractice lawsuit.

Medical Malpractice

There are many ways practitioners can make errors during a patient’s treatment. Some examples of medical malpractice cases are

• Diagnosis

• Incorrect
• Miss
• Delayed
• Lack of or failure to obtain informed consent

• Surgical errors

•  Wrong site surgery
•  Surgery on the wrong body part
•  Surgery on the wrong patient
•  Surgical equipment left in a patient

• Medication errors

•  Prescribing or administering medication to the wrong patient
• Holding back on medication that should be administered

• Birth injuries

•  Delivery mistakes that cause brain injuries to a newborn

• Wrongful death

• Patient died as the result of an error made by the medical professional

• Misconduct

• Submitting fraudulent reports to an insurance company
• Practicing without a license
• Practicing under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Discriminating against a patient

Medical malpractice can occur in any healthcare facility or doctor’s office.  For example, doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, dentists, chiropractors, psychiatrists, and nursing home employees are just some of professionals who may cause an injury or accident while you are being treated.

Professional Malpractice and Misconduct

We should select professionals based on their credentials, code of ethics, qualifications, and reputation.  However, sometimes a professional is chosen because a relative worked with them, or an individual liked their ad in the phone book.  The latter way to select a professional is not suggested.

Professionals aren’t exempt from making mistakes, and some can be just as frightening as bodily injuries.  Typical professional malpractice and misconduct cases may involve brokers, accountants, and lawyers.  Many of these cases cause financial hardships or damage your reputation.

The Law Offices of James C. DeZao, P.A. is not intimidated by large corporations, medical facilities, or organizations that have caused an injury to our clients.  If you think you have been hurt by someone you have trusted as a professional in their field, call us at (800) 675-2604, or complete our online quick contact or contact us form.  We respond to phone and email inquires promptly.