Medical Malpractice Cases
No two medical malpractice cases are alike which is why you require the assistance of an expert medical attorney such as to be found at Adele van der Walt Attorneys Incorporated. Through experience they have gained the know-how of the highly specialised field of medical negligence where legal principles and rules of procedure differ greatly from other areas of litigation.
Upon seeking the advice and assistance of a medical attorney it will first have to be determined whether or not you have viable grounds before medical malpractice cases can be filed. This requires that a negligent act or omission had to be the cause that resulted in personal injury or worst still, the death of a patient. The medical professionals that can be held liable for their actions are not only medical doctors but also include nurses, dentists, osteopaths or a health care facility.
Some instances where negligence can occur include:
1. Diagnosis:
- Incorrectly or misdiagnosing a condition
- Delaying the diagnosis that result in a less favourable or unfortunate outcome
- Incorrect reporting of test results
2. Treatment:
- Performing surgery without the proper care and skill
- Providing post-operative care without the proper attention and skill
- Failing to provide the appropriate referral for the condition
- Inappropriately treating a condition
3. Illness management:
- Providing insufficient or no warning at all of the risks associated with a procedure or treatment
- Failing to inform the patient of alternative treatments or procedures
Should you feel that you have valid reason to seek recourse by means of medical malpractice cases be sure to contact Adele van der Walt Attorneys. Our specialised knowledge and experience will ensure that we afford you with the proper guidance when you want to make your case known.
For more information on this subject, please give us a call at 012 460 3668 (SA) or e-mail us at clare@avdw.co.za
