What You Should Know About Medical Malpractice

When you are represented by Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C., you are working with professionals that know that medical malpractice field inside and out. However, as our client, we also want you to be informed. Here are some things that you should know about medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice means that your healthcare provider or professional has given you treatment that does not uphold the accepted standards of practice in the medical community. Because of this unprofessional treatment, you or a loved one could suffer injury or death. Most medical malpractice cases are caused by medical error, which often occurs in emergency rooms, during surgery, or throughout hospitalization because of miscommunication or poor medical teamwork.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has suffered at the hands of medical malpractice, your first step should be to call a malpractice attorney. At Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C., we will conduct a free consultation session with you to determine whether it is important to file claims.

Medical malpractice is complicated, expensive, and very scary. To try to reduce your risks of being affected by medical malpractice, it is important to be proactive about your medical needs, and to seek health with a medical healthcare professional that you trust. Stand up for yourself and your medical needs, and always do your best to be informed and to ask questions if there ever comes a time when you are unsure of any procedure or policy.

If you have experienced medical malpractice, Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. has compassionate and experienced lawyers that will represent your needs in court.