Medical malpractice can occur in almost any medical situation and in any field of medicine including:
If you believe that you may have been the victim of medical malpractice or medical negligence by any type of medical provider you should contact the Sweeney Law Firm today. Let our medical experts review the facts to determine if you have a medical malpractice case. The Sweeney Law Firm reviews possible medical malpractice cases at no charge, and works on a contingency fee basis. There is no cost for representation unless there is a cash recovery for you.
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Obstetric Malpractice Obstetrical Malpractice occurs when harm is caused to the mother or birthing child due to medical negligence of a medical practitioner anytime from very early in the prenatal course, through labor... |
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Patient Medical Records Medical records kept for patients by doctors are considered the property of the patient. Changes can be requested if errors are found, and copies must be given to the patient. Parents have access to... |
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Dentists Dentists are doctors specializing in maintaining oral heath for patients of all ages and treating gum diseases, dental carries, and other problems relating to jaw, hard palate, soft palate, teeth or... |
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Critical Care Providers Critical care units or intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals are where the greatest number of errors are made. There are many reasons why this is the case. Often, the interventions happening for... |
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Oncologists Oncologists are doctors specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Palliative care for pain caused by cancer may or may not be part of what an oncologist deals in- though they may make... |
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Ophthalmologists Ophthalmologists are doctors with specialized knowledge relating to the eye, optical neural pathways, muscles controlling eye movement, the eyelids, functions of all the aforementioned components,... |
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Hematologists Hematologists are internal medicine physician sub-specialists with an expanded knowledge of blood, the organs that make blood components and diseases of the blood. The blood is a living tissue that... |
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Informed Consent Informed consent in terms of medicine means that a patient has been given in understandable language: Description of their condition or illness Proposed treatment or procedure descriptions The... |
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Immunologists Immunologists are specialized physicians with expanded knowledge of the immune system. The immune system of human beings is spread throughout the entire body in the form of lymph ducts, lymph nodes,... |
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Cardiologists Cardiologists are doctors specializing in internal medicine with a subspecialization focusing on the heart and cardiovascular system (veins and arteries). The education a cardiologist must possess is... |
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Gynecologists Gynecologists are doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating problems of the female reproductive system. This specialization often comes paired with obstetrics, which is the medical care of a... |
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Hepatologists Hepatologists are doctors specializing in gastroenterology with a subspecialization focusing on the liver, galbladder, and pancreas. Hepatologists diagnose and treat diseases of the the liver,... |
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Endocrinologists Endocrinologists are doctors specializing in hormones, the organs that secrete them, and the effects of hormones in the body. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat hormone-related diseases and tumours... |
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Plastic Surgeons Just because a surgery is elective, such as plastic surgery, does not mean that standards of care can be lax. When performing medical procedures of any kind, plastic surgeons -- just like any other... |
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Pediatricians Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the healthcare of babies, children, and adolescents. Most pediatricians start as primary care providers and earn the specialization title with 3 to 8 years... |
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Geriatricians Geriatricians are doctors that specialize in treating seniors and helping them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Geriatricians usually have their initial training in family... |
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Neurologists Neurologists are doctors with expanded knowledge of the nervous system. A patient with any of the following problems might be referred to a neurologist for treatment: Tumors on nervous tissue... |
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Nephrologists Nephrologists are internal medicine doctors with a sub-specialization in nephrology. Nephrologists have expanded knowledge of the kidneys, kidney diseases, tumors affecting the kidneys, and the use... |
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Rheumatologists Rheumatologists are doctors with expanded knowledge of diseases and afflictions that affect primarily the joints and musculoskeletal components (including connective tissue and soft tissue) causing... |
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Orthopedic Doctors Orthopedic doctors, or orthopeds are doctors that deal with injuries and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system encompasses the tissue components of bones,... |
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Pharmaceutical Liability Pharmaceutical liability applies to faulty or unsafe drugs, supplements, devices, equipment, and parts that have have caused injury or death to their users. Drugs can be unsafe due to manufacturing... |
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Preventative Screenings Preventative screening tests that are recommended vary by age and gender. Also, pregnant women undergo many additional screenings to detect problems with the baby’s development, diseases that could... |
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Jeffersonville Doctor Found Liable in $1.5 Mil Medical Negligence Case In recent medical negligence lawsuit against local surgeon, Dr. William H. Garner III, Michelle Wells Fischer won her claim in a unanimous jury vote of 6 to 0, finding Dr. Garner liable for her... |
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Jeffersonville Doctor Found Liable in $1.5 Mil Medical Negligence Case In recent medical negligence lawsuit against local surgeon, Dr. William H. Garner III, Michelle Wells Fischer won her claim in a unanimous jury vote of 6 to 0, finding Dr. Garner liable for her... |
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Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics The job of an emergency medical technician (EMT, with training levels from basic to paramedic) is to stabilize a patient and safely transport them to a hospital for medical treatment. It is not the... |
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Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics The job of an emergency medical technician (EMT, with training levels from basic to paramedic) is to stabilize a patient and safely transport them to a hospital for medical treatment. It is not the... |
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Infectious Disease Doctors Infectious disease doctors have an expanded knowledge of infectious diseases and afflictions caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, parasites. Infectious disease doctors are specialists in internal... |
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Infectious Disease Doctors Infectious disease doctors have an expanded knowledge of infectious diseases and afflictions caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, parasites. Infectious disease doctors are specialists in internal... |
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Podiatrists Podiatrists are doctors that specialize in the care of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. This requires additional knowledge of the bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and vasculature of the... |
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Podiatrists Podiatrists are doctors that specialize in the care of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. This requires additional knowledge of the bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and vasculature of the... |
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Gastroenterology and digestive system disorders A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and disorders of the digestive tract. They are commonly referred to as GI doctors.... |
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