Medical professionals are supposed to be our closest health confidants. It is their job to listen to our symptoms and arrive at a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. But there are so many ways that a doctor can make a mistake when treating a patient. The doctor may have misdiagnosed, failed to diagnose a condition at all, suggested an unsuitable care plan, made a mistake during surgery, prescribed the wrong medication, among many others. Ultimately, if you feel that your doctor didn’t hear your expressed concerns or otherwise did not provide a certain standard of care, then now is the time to speak with our Simi Valley, CA medical malpractice lawyer. Our team at Barry P. Goldberg understands the gravity of the situation. Your health and wellbeing may have been affected for the worse because of the mistake. Please let us review your case and see what can be done. We are here for you.
What To Do Right Now
If you believe that you have become the victim of medical malpractice, we recommend seeking medical attention immediately. You may want to receive care from another doctor at a different medical facility to ensure you get the proper treatment required. It is important for your wellbeing to get medical care. Ask for copies of the medical documentation, as this can be influential when taking legal action. By going to a second doctor you are also essentially getting a second opinion, which can confirm that malpractice has occurred. If the second doctor sees the situation in a new way, this can be a sign that the original doctor missed something when diagnosing or treating your condition. To win a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must have evidence that proves the first doctor caused you harm. Visiting another medical professional can help prove that negligence was a factor. When obtaining medical records for your condition, review them and make sure they are correct and complete. Share copies of the following documentation with our dedicated medical malpractice attorney during your consultation:
- Prescription medications
- Diagnosis
- Lab testing/results
- Medical history
- Exam notes
- Pictures of the injury/condition (if possible)
If you do not have medical records then our team can help you gather them along with other evidence. Once we do our own investigation, we can conclude whether taking legal action against the offending doctor and/or medical facility is the next step. You may be owed compensation for everything you have been through due to the doctor’s mistake or oversight.
Barry P. Goldberg
It can be scary to realize that your doctor may have made a serious mistake when treating your condition. We visit doctors because we trust them to provide us with the care and attention we need to get better. When doctors stray from what is expected in the medical community, harm or fatality can happen to patients. If this is something you or a loved one is currently going through, please let our Simi Valley medical malpractice attorney help. Our team at Barry P. Goldberg is ready to offer support during this difficult time.