Research shows that 440,000 people die every year from preventable medical errors, which makes these mistakes the third leading cause of death in the United States. Medical errors not only take lives, but cost our country tens of billions of dollars every year — making them an epidemic on multiple fronts.

If you’ve been harmed by medical malpractice, the Law Offices of George A. Malliaros can help. We have experience handling medical malpractice cases, and we’re ready to fight on your behalf to recover damages and hold the negligent parties who caused your injuries accountable.

Hospitals and health care facilities are supposed to be places of healing, but unfortunately, the statistics show that’s not always the case: in the U.S., one in three patients who are admitted to a hospital will experience a medical error.

Of course, patients sometimes experience bad health care outcomes despite the best efforts of capable doctors and nurses; not every patient can be saved. The difference between a bad outcome and malpractice rests on the legal concept of “negligence,” which plays an important part in almost every type of personal injury case.

“Medical negligence” is defined under the law as “an act or omission [meaning a failure to act] by a medical professional that deviates from the accepted medical standard of care.” In other words, if a medical professional harmed you by acting in a way that wasn’t in line with professional standards for their field, you may have a valid claim for medical malpractice.

The law regarding medical malpractice is complicated, so it’s important that you speak with an attorney right away if you think you’ve been harmed by a medical error. An experienced malpractice attorney can evaluate your claim and inform you about your legal options going forward.