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(USGovernment-News.Com, September 15, 2012 ) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Every doctor takes a form of the Hippocratic Oath when they are in medical school; an oath to provide patients with honest and ethical treatment and care. No physician intentionally causes harm to their patients; however every year there are thousands of cases of medical malpractice across the country.
In 2011, the Connecticut Insurance Department published its annual Medical Malpractice Report which summarized the Connecticut medical malpractice liability closed claim data for 2006-2010.
They reported that for the five year period, there was a total of 3,323 claims. Of these claims, 438 were due to the death of the injured party. Additionally, 178 cases were from severe “permanent injury” claims, including quadriplegia and brain damage cases.
These statistics are alarming. As patients, we trust that our physicians will do everything in their power to keep us safe while under their care, but mistakes frequently happen. And, a medical mistake often has dire results.
If you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice, the attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers urge you to begin exploring your legal options. In Connecticut, you have two years to file a claim, so the sooner you begin the legal process, the more likely you will receive a favorable financial outcome for your condition.
Medical negligence can be a result of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, emergency room errors, surgical mistakes, medication errors or failure to treat patients with the standard level of care a reasonable doctor would use under the same circumstances.
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers offers free case evaluations for anyone who believes that they may have a medical malpractice claim. It can often be difficult for patients to determine if they have cause to file a lawsuit. In order to help them navigate the legal process, a member of their legal team will evaluate the merits of the claim and offer advice on the best course in pursuing justice for the victim’s condition.
For more information on the legal rights which may be available to Connecticut medical malpractice victims or to schedule a confidential, no-obligation consultation with an attorney, visit the personal injury lawyer’s website at http://www.800perkins.com today.
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Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is committed to helping all those who have been injured by the actions or negligence of another person or entity. The personal injury law firm based in Connecticut handles all types of personal injury claims including auto accident injuries, dangerous drug litigation, medical malpractice, product liability claims, premises liability and wrongful death.
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