Medical Malpractice
Lakeland, Florida – About Medical Malpractice – From the Lawyers at The Philpot Law Group, P.A. Attorneys and Counselors at Law
At The Philpot Law Group, P.A in the Lakeland, Florida area, our medical malpractice attorneys have litigated a range of medical negligence cases for our clients. The lawyers at our firm understand the devastating effects of medical malpractice, and we are committed to holding responsible parties accountable for their actions. Learn more about a specific type of medical malpractice case by clicking on the links below.
Cardiac Medicine
Heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Because of the high incidence of these problems, medical professionals and institutions are often guilty of medical malpractice in cases of cardiac medicine, whether it is misdiagnosis of a problem, poorly chosen medication, or untimely delivery of care. If you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice in the field of cardiac medicine, contact our Lakeland, Florida area medical malpractice lawyers for a consultation. Our attorneys may be able to help.
Birth Defects and Obstetrics
Medical malpractice during delivery can result in birth defects and brain injury. Our lawyers are experienced at handling cases of obstetric medical malpractice. Common effects of this form of malpractice are cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy, brain defects resulting from the deprivation of oxygen to the baby. Often, these effects could have been prevented by proper monitoring and care on the part of the obstetrics staff. In these cases, our Lakeland, Florida area medical malpractice attorneys may be able to help. Contact the lawyers at The Philpot Law Group, P.A. if you believe that your child has birth defects caused by medical malpractice.
Surgical Error
We have all heard of cases of medical malpractice in which a surgeon has amputated the wrong limb or performed the wrong surgery. However, more common cases of surgical error include inadequate attention to hygiene causing infection, misuse of anesthesia, or poor performance of a surgery. Because surgery is an invasive and risky choice, surgical error can result in debilitating injury, if not death. Our medical malpractice lawyers have handled numerous cases of surgical error, recovering substantial sums for injured clients and their families. Contact our Lakeland, Florida medical malpractice attorneys to schedule a consultation with our lawyers if you believe you have been a victim of surgical error.
Failure to Diagnose
In many cases of disease, a timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications. Early detection of cancer is often the key to survival of the deadly disease. However, many cases of medical malpractice involve the misdiagnosis of cancer, which allows the disease to progress and the patient to suffer severe, if not deadly, effects. When a medical professional misdiagnoses cancer when the majority of doctors would have performed the correct diagnosis, they may be committing medical malpractice.