Hartford, CT 3/20/2012 8:00:00 PM
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Connecticut Attorneys Are Reviewing Medical Malpractices Claims

The Connecticut attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers continue to review medical malpractice claims. Whenever a healthcare professional fails to provide a patient with an adequate level of care and the patient is harmed, it is considered medical malpractice. Individuals that have sustained injuries or illnesses due to a healthcare provider’s negligence may be eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. To learn more about medical malpractice lawsuits, please visit http://www.800perkins.com/medical-malpractice.html.

Many Connecticut residents are unaware of the different types of medical malpractice. Medication errors are one of the most common types of medical malpractice. Medication errors can occur if the doctor prescribes the wrong medicine or if the pharmacist dispenses the wrong drug. Nurses have also been known to make medication errors by giving a patient too little or too much of a drug. Patients have become ill and sustained injuries due to medication errors. Unfortunately, medication errors have also lead to the wrongful deaths of many Connecticut patients.

Another common type of Connecticut medical malpractice is surgical errors. Surgical errors can occur if the anesthesiologist gives a patient the wrong amount of anesthesia or if a doctor operates on the wrong body part. If surgical technician leaves a tool in the patient’s body, it is also considered a surgical error.

Connecticut residents that have been injured or become ill after receiving substandard care may be entitled to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other losses. If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical professional’s negligence, you need to speak to a skilled attorney immediately. There is a statue of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Connecticut. Medical malpractice victims can receive a free case evaluation from Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers. For additional information on medical malpractice claims, visit http://www.800perkins.com/medical-malpractice.html.

About Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is committed to helping all those who have been injured by the actions or negligence of another person or entity.  The personal injury law firm based in Connecticut handles all types of personal injury claims including auto accident injuries, dangerous drug litigation, medical malpractice, product liability claims, premises liability and wrongful death.