Medical malpractice happens more often than most people think. But how do you know if what happened to you was an unfortunate outcome or actual negligence? Here are five warning signs you might have a case.
✅ 1. Your Condition Gets Worse After Treatment
Complications can happen—but if your health significantly deteriorates after a procedure or treatment, this could indicate a medical error.
✅ 2. The Doctor Didn’t Order Standard Tests
If your symptoms suggested a serious condition, but the doctor failed to order common diagnostic tests, this may be considered negligence.
✅ 3. Your Diagnosis Changed After a Second Opinion
Misdiagnosis is one of the most common malpractice claims. If another doctor gives you a completely different diagnosis, it’s a red flag.
✅ 4. There Was a Surgical or Medication Error
Examples include:
- Wrong-site surgery
- Leaving surgical instruments inside the patient
- Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage
These are strong indicators of malpractice.
✅ 5. The Doctor Didn’t Get Your Informed Consent
Before any major treatment, you should be fully informed of risks, alternatives, and outcomes. If you weren’t, this may violate your legal rights.
💡 What Should You Do Next?
- Gather all your medical records
- Write down everything you remember
- Contact a medical malpractice lawyer for a free case review
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