Another type of medical malpractice claim involves birth injuries. A child and the child's parents can sue a doctor or other health care provider if a child is born with a disease or condition, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, or if the child is injured during childbirth. This claim usually involves the failure of a doctor or other health care provider to diagnose, advise and potentially treat the child to prevent or minimize injuries.
With the complexity of modern medicine has come a broadening of what was once simply the law of Medical Malpractice.
The patient who is injured may have reason to consider:
Physician Malpractice
Hospital Malpractice,
Pharmacist or Pharmacy Misconduct,
Nursing Malpractice,
HMO or Insurance Misdeeds,
Nursing Home Neglect,
Product Liability, or
Premises Liability
The investigation of the causes of medical injuries and deaths and the evaluation of potential causes of action on behalf of the injured is a very specialized field of legal practice.
Each unique subcategory of misconduct or claim is governed by its own statutes of limitations and procedural requirements which must be observed.
For these and other reasons it is advisable to seek prompt consultation with an experienced attorney in the field of Malpractice whenever an injury or death during medical care may warrant an evaluation
