Phoenix Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Phoenix Since 1996
Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice
Incidences of medical malpractice remain all too common in Arizona and throughout the United States. When medical errors lead to the loss of human life, the families left behind suffer. The husband and wife team at Breyer Law Offices understands that no amount of monetary compensation can bring back your lost loved one. However, we want to help you through this time of grief by easing your financial burden as much as possible. If you believe your loved one died as the result of avoidable medical errors committed by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional, or by the hospital, nursing home or other medical facility in charge of your lost family member's care, our Phoenix wrongful death attorneys can build a solid case.
Medical Malpractice Causes of Wrongful Death
According to recent reports filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), more than 362,000 Adverse Action Reports exist against medical professionals, institutions and support personnel. Some of the most common instances of medical malpractice cited in these reports include the following:
- Medication errors
This can happen when the wrong drug given or wrong amount of medication prescribed. - Emergency room mistakes
This involves bad decisions on admission or treatment made in urgent situations. - Birth injuries
Errors before birth, during labor or after birth can profoundly harm babies. - Surgical mistakes
This has to do with errors in suturing, other surgery mistakes or after-care. - Anesthesia errors
Administration of too much or not enough anesthetic or using the wrong anesthetic can be disastrous. - Failure to diagnose
Failing to diagnose cancer, heart attack, stroke or other dire conditions dangerously delays start of treatment or results in no treatment at all.
Compassionate Advice From Arizona Wrongful Death Attorneys
Any of the medical errors described above could result in a patient death that was otherwise avoidable. Such tragedies are often sudden and overwhelming, leaving you and your family wanting answers. If you lost a family member due to medical malpractice and you want to hold the negligent party, or parties, responsible, then it is time to contact Breyer Law Offices to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We offer respect and compassion to mourning families as we review the facts of your case and help you determine whether you should file a wrongful death lawsuit. Please contact our Arizona wrongful death attorneys at (602) 457-6222, (623) 455-6603, (480) 389-2463, (520) 308-6762 or, Español, (602) 222-8787.
