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Medical Malpractice

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently published that over 225,000 people die each year due to iatrogenic causes. This has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer.

• 12,000 deaths per year from unnecessary surgery
• 7,000 deaths per year from medication errors in hospitals
• 20,000 deaths per year from other errors in hospitals
• 80,000 deaths per year from infections in hospitals
• 106,000 deaths per year from non-error, adverse effects of medication

If a medical practitioner fails to perform his or her duties to the accepted standard of care, and as a result, causes injury or death to a patient, then the professional can be held accountable. Medical malpractice causes a significant number of injuries and wrongful deaths in the United States every year.

When medical "standards and practices" are not followed, the result can be serious injury or death. If you have been a victim of medical error, you need a Melbourne medical malpractice lawyer to discuss your legal options and ensure that you are protected. Don't hesitate to contact a qualified lawyer today.