Negligence Claims
Negligence Claims: When Malpractice Leads to Suffering
It is a given that nobody likes to be sick as it affects us both physically and mentally. At our most vulnerable we turn to medical professionals and health care providers to help us back on the road to recovery by providing us with proper and ethical medical care. When our suffering is prolonged however, due to medical malpractice the effects can be devastating, leaving most patients at a loss. In such instances, where a medical professional’s wrongful actions has led to the unnecessary pain and suffering of a patient or love one, negligence claims can be instituted for compensation.
Medical negligence can occur during diagnosis, treatment or management of the illness. For instance, if a patient’s condition was misdiagnosed it will lead to the improper treatment that can have devastating effects. Another prime example of medical negligence comes in the form of insufficient warning, or no warning at all, of risks or side-effects associated with the procedure or treatment. In either instances mentioned above patients’ rights have been violated, giving way to negligence claims against the health care provider or medical professionals.
At any given time you have the right to seek the advice of an expert medical attorney to address the specific situation of your case. When you contact Adele van der Walt Attorneys we will discuss at length whether or not you have cause for negligence claims. If we feel that you have in fact be wronged we will take your case up with diligence and dedication to ensure that you get the recourse you seek.
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
