Doctors, nurses, hospital technicians, and other health care providers usually provide caring, professional service with a high standard of excellence for their patients. However there are occasions when things go wrong. If you, your child or other loved one has been injured or if a loved one has died as a result of a medical mistake, then you may be entitled to financial compensation. Doctors, hospitals and health care providers are usually insured and must pay compensation if a claim is proven against them.

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Medical malpractice can occur in a variety of ways. 

A doctor's negligence is probably the most common factor in most medical negligence cases. When a doctor or hospital deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, the resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice negligence claim if it is shown that the actions or failure to act on the part of the medical provider was the cause of harm. 

Examples of medical negligence can include: 

• failure to diagnose an illness
• failure to prevent surgical infection
• leaving a medical utensil implanted after surgery
• surgery without informed consent
• certain birth injuries and cerebral palsy
• failure to diagnose breast cancer
• mis-diagnosis
• improper prescription drugs
• anesthesia errors and mistakes
• vaccine injuries
• blood transfusion contamination injuries

Lommen Abdo’s attorneys understand the impact an unexpected injury or death from medical negligence has on individuals and families. Firm members know how important it is to combine this understanding with their advocacy abilities while striving to successfully resolve personal injury and medical malpractice claims for our clients. The firm has both a solid track record of successful outcomes and countless satisfied clients. The laws vary from state to state so it is important to obtain qualified legal advice as soon as possible.  Remember:  we only receive a fee for our legal services if our client receives money from the parties responsible for the injury or death. 

Lommen Abdo attorneys are licensed to practice in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and, in partnership with other attorneys, handle medical cases in other states as well. If you believe you or a loved one has a claim, you should act quickly to meet your state’s time deadlines. Missing a deadline may bar you from bringing a case.

For more information about Lommen Abdo’s Medical Malpractice Section, in Minnesota, contact Bob King at bob@lommen.com, 612-336-9348, 800-752-4297, and in Wisconsin, contact Tom Jacobson at thomasj@lommen.com, 715-381-7106, 800-752-4297.  Lommen Abdo is a Leaders Forum Member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America).