Questions about Medical Malpractice in Oklahoma City

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What is medical malpractice?

A medical professional who acts in a negligent manner and causes injury or the wrongful death of a patient has committed medical malpractice. There are many ways a medical professional may commit medical malpractice and the area of law that handles medical malpractice encompasses a broad range of medical care.

Who is responsible for medical malpractice?

Any medical professional, such as a physician, nurse or medical assistant, can commit medical malpractice. All medical professionals have an obligation to properly treat their patients in a timely manner to prevent further complications or illnesses.

Some other medical professionals who may commit medical malpractice include:

• Dentists
• Anesthesiologists
• Pharmacists
• Surgeons
• Medical technicians

What are the types of medical malpractice?

There are many types of medical malpractice such as:

• Failing to treat a patient in a timely manner
• Failing to properly treat a patient
• Misdiagnosing a patient's symptoms
• Operating on the wrong patient
• Performing the wrong procedure
• Surgical errors
• Prescription errors
• Anesthesia errors

The type of medical malpractice lawsuit you have depends on the particular events and injuries of your case. Midwest City medical malpractice lawyer James Self has experience in all areas of medical malpractice and will meet with you for a confidential evaluation of your case. Attorney Self will ask you questions to determine what type of medical malpractice case you have. The type of medical malpractice case you have will establish who is at fault for your injuries.

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit?

The time period for filing a lawsuit is known as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits in Oklahoma is two years from the date of the occurrence. It is in your best interest to contact Attorney Self immediately following the medical malpractice incident to make sure all the proper paperwork and evidence is collected to file your lawsuit. Suffering a personal injury from medical malpractice can leave you devastated and not knowing what to do. Attorney Self and his team will take care of all the legal steps so you can focus on healing.

If your loved one suffered a wrongful death due to medical malpractice, you can still file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the death. There are times when the cause of the death is unknown for a while. The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice lawsuit that involves a wrongful death may begin when the cause of the death is known.

To schedule your free case evaluation in the Midwest City area, please contact the medical malpractice lawyers at Self & Associates Personal Injury Law today. We proudly help clients in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Edmond, Midwest City, and Norman, Oklahoma.

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