MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers

When you need medical treatment, you entrust your care to professionals to improve your health without additional harm. When practitioners violate the standard of care and inflict harm, they cause broken trust and emotional distress, along with additional injuries and pain and suffering.

All medical professionals and facilities are bound by a duty of care, which refers to the skill level, care, and judgment another medical professional would provide under similar circumstances. When healthcare professionals or facilities violate a reasonable duty of care that results in patient harm, injury, or death, their negligent actions constitute medical malpractice.

At Kitrick, McWeeney & Wells, LLC, we believe in holding negligent healthcare providers accountable for the harm they cause patients. We help our clients seek justice and compensation for their injuries and suffering.

What Are Common Causes of Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice refers to a patient’s injuries or harm through the negligent actions of medical professionals, including general practitioners, specialists, surgeons, nurses, dentists, and all other healthcare providers and facilities. Common causes of medical malpractice include but are not limited to:

Failure to diagnose a medical condition leads to harm due to delayed or inappropriate treatment.
Surgical errors include failing to remove surgical instruments, damage to organs or other body parts, or operating on the wrong body part.
Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or prescribing incompatible medications to a patient’s allergies or medical history.
Negligent actions during childbirth that result in harm to the mother or infant, such as brain injuries, fractures, or nerve damage.
Administering incorrect doses of anesthesia or failure to monitor a patient during surgery properly.
Failure to obtain informed patient consent regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a medical procedure.

Who Is Responsible for My Injuries Due to Medical Malpractice?

In medical malpractice cases, healthcare providers and medical facilities are the most logical and common parties responsible. However, it is also common that multiple parties may ultimately be liable for your injuries, depending on the circumstances of your case. All potentially responsible parties include:

Healthcare professionals, such as general practitioners, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, physician’s assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals directly involved in your care.
Medical facilities that provide health and medical care, including hospitals, clinics, private medical practices, and nursing homes.
Employers of healthcare professionals can often be liable for the actions or inactions of their employees.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers of medications and other utilized or prescribed treatments can be responsible if they fail to provide adequate warnings regarding side effects, risks, or complications.
Medical device manufacturers, if the device had design defects or failed to function correctly, especially if the manufacturer was aware of the problem and failed to correct it or warn the healthcare provider.

Determining each party’s degree of liability in medical malpractice cases is complex and requires thorough investigation by medical experts and a skilled legal team. Our New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers at Kitrick, McWeeney & Wells, LLC will identify those responsible, gather evidence, and build a strong case to hold them accountable for your injuries and losses.

What Compensation Can I Seek for Medical Malpractice Injuries?

A serious injury on a construction site can lead to numerous expenses and losses, impacting both the victim and their family. Understanding these potential costs can help you realize the importance of seeking adequate compensation.

Medical Expenses

Emergency Medical Treatment: Immediate care following an accident is often critical and costly.
Ongoing Medical Care: This can include regular doctor visits, specialist consultations, and medical procedures.
Surgery: Some injuries may require surgical intervention, which can be expensive and require significant recovery time.
Therapy and Rehabilitation: Physical and occupational therapy may be necessary to regain functionality.
Medication: Pain management and other medications can add to the medical costs.

Long-Term Costs

Disability Accommodations: Modifications to your home may be necessary to accommodate disabilities resulting from the accident.
Vocational Retraining: If your injury prevents you from returning to your previous job, vocational retraining can help you gain new skills and find alternative employment.
Loss of Income: Both immediate lost wages and long-term loss of earning capacity need to be considered.
Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages compensate for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the injury.

What Should I Do After a Construction Accident in New Jersey?

Seek medical attention immediately to address any injuries and ensure there is a record of your condition. Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible and document the incident. Consulting a construction accident attorney can help you understand your legal options and start the process of securing compensation.

Can I Sue My Employer for a Construction Accident Injury?

Typically, Workers’ Compensation laws prevent suing your employer. However, you may have a claim against third parties who were negligent.

How Can a Construction Accident Attorney Help Me?

An attorney can help you navigate the legal process, investigate the accident, identify liable parties, and pursue compensation for your injuries and losses.

Contact Our New Jersey Construction Accident Attorneys at Kitrick, McWeeney & Wells, LLC for Legal Support

Get the help, direction, and advocacy you need after a construction accident in New Jersey. Schedule a free consultation with Kitrick, McWeeney & Wells, LLC today. Our New Jersey construction accident attorneys have the experience and a proven track record of success that our clients rely on. Call us at 732-655-3168 or contact us online for a free consultation. Located in Manasquan and Brick, New Jersey, we serve clients in Middlesex County, Atlantic County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, and Ocean County.