Compensating the Victims of Medical Malpractice
When a doctor makes a mistake, very bad things can happen. According to the Institute of Medicine, between 44,000 and 98,000 people die in hospitals each year due to preventable medical errors. An even greater number suffer serious injuries as the result of the treatment they received.
At the law firm of Sibbernsen & Strigenz in Omaha, Nebraska, our lawyers have extensive experience holding medical professionals accountable for the care they provide. If you have been injured or a family member has died as the result of medical malpractice, we provide a free initial consultation to evaluate your case.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, lab, hospital or nursing home fails to meet the standard of care for your community, and you are injured as a result. If you are a victim of medical malpractice, you are entitled to compensation for damages such as physical injury, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Before you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Nebraska, you must have an expert witness who can testify that your care did not meet the standard of care. Our attorneys will identify a suitable expert who can testify in your case.
Examples of Medical Malpractice
Examples of malpractice include:
- Surgical errors resulting in injury or death
- Failure to diagnose illness such as cancer or heart attack resulting in a delay of receiving proper treatment
- Prescription or dispensing errors resulting in a patient receiving the wrong medication or a drug overdose
- Failure by a hospital to monitor a patient's condition resulting in injury or death
- Negligent care in a nursing home resulting in bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition or death
If you think you are a victim of medical malpractice, it's important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Depending on where the injury occurred, you may have as little as one year to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Contingency Fee Representation
Our lawyers handle all personal injury and wrongful death claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no attorney fees unless we help you make a recovery.
For more information or to discuss your medical malpractice case with a lawyer at our firm, call 402-415-0704 (866-716-9031 toll-free) or fill out our contact form.
