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    Determining Medical Errors

    Not all medical mistakes are malpractice. Most doctors, pharmacists, and other health care providers are honest and will take action to correct a mistake. Below are some things to consider if you think you have been victim to, or know someone who has experienced, a medical error.

    The emotional and financial impact on you and your family can be devastating if a medical error occurs. This should cause you to ask whether there was a negligent delay in diagnosis or whether your loved one died as a result of malpractice. If so, you have the right to hold a wrongdoer responsible for the harm his or her carelessness caused.

    The first step, other than filing a lawsuit, includes informing the health professional who performed the service about the injury. The professional may not know that there is a problem. This helps you to obtain immediate relief and allows the responsible party to correct the error before others are harmed.

    If that does not solve the problem, state regulatory boards and licensing authorities can be a source for review and disciplinary actions. Penalties and fines, including the suspending or revoking of a license, can be imposed by state agencies and organizations.

    If an unexpected serious injury or even death occurs, it could be medical negligence. Too many people tend to "just let it go", but always wonder if the doctor, hospital or other healthcare providers made a serious error. The attorneys of Janet, Jenner & Suggs have been uncovering medical errors and getting to the facts for more than 30 years.