Jury Backs Surgeon in Malpractice Case
Posted on Feb 6, 2012 1:50pm PST
A jury has sided with a surgeon in regard to a medical malpractice case. According to reports, it was found that an assistant surgeon did not go against accepted standards of care for a patient who died after receiving a routine gall bladder surgery. No monetary damages have been awarded to the family of the deceased woman. The hospital and another doctor have already settled outside of court for an undisclosed amount.
You should be able to protect your rights when you are injured in a medical malpractice situation. When medical professionals do not operate properly and put your life in danger when they should be helping you, then you will want to pursue a medical malpractice case. Your life may be forever altered after malpractice, so the guilty party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused you. Working with a medical malpractice attorney will allow for you to have an expert on your side protecting your rights. A medical malpractice lawyer will know how to proceed forward with your case all while keeping your best interest in mind. A malpractice lawyer will guide you through this process, including dealing with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a malpractice attorney today to begin discussing the details of your case.