Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are held to a high standard when it comes to providing care to their patients. Although this standard is met most of the time, the reality is that medical errors occur more often than they should. From a surgeon accidentally damaging a nerve during surgery to a pharmacist filling a wrong prescription, errors can arise in virtually any setting and cause serious injury or death. A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine found that more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to a medical error, making it the third leading cause of death in the United States.  

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or healthcare professional deviates from the appropriate standard of care, whether by a negligent act or omission, and causes injury to a patient as a result. Common types of medical malpractice claims include:

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
• Surgical and anesthesia errors
• Birth injury
• Pharmaceutical errors
• Falls in hospitals
• Informed consent

An individual suing for medical malpractice will typically need to prove an established patient-doctor relationship, the doctor’s failure to meet the required standard of care, causation, and damages resulting from the malpractice. Medical malpractice plaintiffs can sue to recover for damages including medical bills, loss of past and future earnings, loss of employment, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life.

Medical malpractice claims are notoriously difficult to prove, and even if successful can take years to resolve. If you were injured due to medical malpractice, you probably know how stressful and overwhelming the situation can be as you wait for your case to settle. You may be dealing with significant injuries or illness, big medical bills and extended time away from your job all while trying to navigate a complicated insurance process.

Financial strain in these situations can add to the stress as many struggle to make ends meet and keep up with bills. If you have a pending medical malpractice claim and need immediate financial assistance, pre-settlement funding can help.

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