Medical Errors Occur Every Day in Hospitals and Medical Facilities

Most people who enter a hospital probably never think about being the victim of a medical error; however, the odds that a medical error happening to you are extremely high. Statistics show that almost every patient who enters a hospital suffers from some type of medical error at least once during their hospitalization. The majority of these cases result in no noticeable injury or a very minor injury at most. However, occasionally the medical errors can be severe and even have permanent consequences.

Many medical errors happen after surgery in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), or on the surgical floor after a patient has recovered from the anesthesia. Often medical errors occur because of miscommunication between the doctors and nurses. When medical errors result in a severe injury to a patient or if the patient dies from the error, a medical malpractice attorney should be consulted in order to provide the victims and their families with the answers they need and the compensation they are legally entitled to receive.

Dr. Bruce Fagel is a leading medical malpractice attorney and a licensed physician. In fact, Dr. Fagel practiced emergency medicine for over 10 years. Combining a strong medical background with 30 years legal experience, Dr. Fagel is well versed with the problem of medical errors occurring in hospitals and medical centers. Working in hospitals and emergency rooms, Dr. Fagel got a first-hand look at how hospital policies and medical records could be utilized to hide information, rather than showing how medical negligence really occurred. Dr. Fagel also understands how doctors and nurses respond to various circumstances, including negligent mistakes, miscommunication, emergencies, under-staffed medical personnel, and a host of other conditions leading to the injury of patients. Doctors and nurses are also very proficient in their field, so they know how to use complicated medical terminology to confuse an attorney who doesn't have a strong medical background.

Dr. Fagel's unique background as both a leading medical malpractice lawyer, and a licensed medical doctor makes him the ideal defender for victims of medical negligence and medical malpractice. Dr. Fagel also has extensive court room experience, including a successful track record of winning cases and obtaining maximum settlements for his clients. If you or a family member has been the victim of medical negligence or medical malpractice, contact the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates right away for a free consultation.