Medical Malpractice

New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyers

"First, do no harm," is a guiding principle of the medical profession. It reminds doctors, nurses, therapists, hospitals, and medical professionals and organizations of all kinds that the benefits of their interventions must be weighed carefully against the potential risks. Most medical professionals adhere to the principle, but too many do harm their patients, sometimes very seriously.

If you or a loved one was injured by a healthcare professional or organization, or if a loved one suffered a wrongful death due to medical malpractice, please contact a medical malpractice lawyer at Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz P.C. today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. We have helped medical malpractice victims recover financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages for decades. We'd like to help you, too.

Medical Errors: Sixth Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
As many as 195,000 people die each year in American hospital because of preventable medical errors, according to Healthgrades, a Colorado-based research group. If they were included in the Centers for Disease Control's annual list, medical errors would rank as the sixth leading cause of death, ahead of diabetes, pneumonia, Alzheimer's disease and renal disease, according to the report.

Our law firm represents clients who have suffered all types of medical negligence:

• Surgical error
• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to diagnose cancer
• Wrong prescription
• Prescription overdose
• Operating room error
• Emergency room error
• Operating on the wrong body part
• Instruments left behind
• Hospital malpractice

We'll find out what really happened in your case. We will gather your medical records and send them to a highly qualified, independent medical expert for a thorough review.

Victims of medical malpractice are often hesitant to talk to a lawyer about their rights. They don't want to be considered "the type of people who sue." Medical experts tell us malpractice claims are actually an effective way of policing the industry so that negligent doctors don't reflect badly on the responsible members of the profession. In addition, pursuing a medical malpractice claim helps prevent others from being injured in the same way.

If you have been injured by a healthcare professional, please contact a medical malpractice attorney at our law firm to discuss your case. The consultation is free and you will pay no attorney's fees unless we win compensation for you.