South Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Medical Malpractice

The Institute of Medicine reports that 98,000 hospital deaths occur each year because of medical errors. The Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services concluded that poor medical care led to 180,000 hospital deaths because of medical errors in Medicare patients alone. The Journal of Patient Safety reports that between 200,000 and 400,000 patients die each year in hospitals from preventable medical errors.

If you feel that you or a loved one has fallen victim to a case of medical malpractice, the proven personal injury team at Hoffman DiMuzio may be able to help. To schedule your free consultation, simply call 856-845-8243. A member of our staff will assist you in answering any questions and setting up your free consultation. One of our medical malpractice attorneys will meet you at any of our six office locations… just let us know which is most convenient for you.

Medical Malpractice and negligent harm

Medical malpractice means that a medical professional or facility, such as a physician, nurse or hospital, has harmed a patient by either failing to do what the average professional would have done under the circumstances, or by doing something that the average professional would not have done under the circumstances.

If harm came to the patient in either way, the professional has departed from the medical standard of care and is considered negligent. If the injured patient proves that the professional was negligent, and that this negligence led to harm, then the patient is entitled to recover money damages from the professional.

Types of Medical Malpractice

There are many types of medical malpractice that both harm children and adults.

Medical Malpractice and children

For example, children may be harmed before, during or immediately after birth, such as by the failure to: properly calculate fetus size, treat infection, respond to fetal distress, perform a C-section, and properly administer medication. The results can be devastating, such as having a child born with brain injury, paralysis, brachial plexus injury such Erb’s palsy, seizures, infection, and more.

Aside from injuries to a child, families often incur medical bills and other charges due to the medical professional’s actions.

Medical Malpractice and adults

Medical malpractice occurs with adults as well. A patient’s breast cancer may go undetected and untreated if a medical professional fails to perform a proper breast exam or order a proper test. Likewise, a patient may suffer a heart attack or have a stroke go untreated if a medical professional fails to take a thorough history, fails to perform a proper physical exam or fails to order or correctly interpret tests. Similarly, a patient’s colon cancer may go undetected or untreated if a medical professional fails to properly order or perform a colonoscopy. Patients often suffer death or significant injury from these and other forms of malpractice, often leading to emotional, physical and economic tragedy.

Medical Malpractice lawsuit deadlines

If you or someone you know have been the victim of possible medical malpractice, there are important points to know and do.

First, know that there are specific deadlines to bring a malpractice lawsuit and those time limits depend on the facts of each case. So it is important to contact a medical malpractice attorney as quickly as possible.

Medical Malpractice multiple defendants

Second, a victim may have a medical malpractice case against more than one medical professional, due to actions or inactions by a professional not obvious to the average person. For this reason alone, consulting a medical malpractice lawyer may be important.

Medical Malpractice lawsuit costs

Third, medical malpractice lawsuits are usually very expensive. Our personal injury lawyers here at the law offices of Hoffman DiMuzio, do not require the victim to pay those costs up front or pay them at all unless the victim recovers money. So make sure to ask that question in discussing a possible case with a medical malpractice lawyer.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers Near You

For these victims and others, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be the only way to obtain justice. At the Law Offices of Hoffman DiMuzio, we may be able to help those who are victims of medical malpractice. Contact the Law Offices of Hoffman DiMuzio to schedule you free consultation at any of our six convenient offices.

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Malpractice Lawyers In Woodbury, NJ

Our Woodbury Office is conveniently located in the heart of Woodbury on Hunter Street. It is within walking distance to the Gloucester County Superior Court and Gloucester County Courthouse across from Charlie Brown’s Restaurant. It is only minutes away from I-295 just steps off of Route 45.This location is great if you are looking for lawyers near Deptford, Bellmawr, Magnolia, Somerdale, Stratford, Glendora, Mt. Ephraim, Runnemede or Gloucester City. Get directions »

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Malpractice Lawyers In Turnersville, NJ

The Turnersville law office is located right on Route 42 (the Black Horse Pike) less than a half-mile south of Nifty-Fifty’s diner and just minutes off of the Atlantic City Expressway.

You may want to consider this location if you are looking for lawyers near Washington Township, Sicklerville, Clementon, Berlin, Pine Hill, Williamstown or parts of Blackwood.

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Malpractice Lawyers In Mullica Hill, NJ

Our Woodbury Office is located right on Swedesboro Rd / Route 322 just west of the intersection with Tomlin Station Rd with easy access to the NJ Turnpike and Kings Highway and just minutes from Route 45.This location is great if you are looking for lawyers near Mullica Hill, Swedesboro, Logan Township, Woolwich Township, Harrison Township, or other areas in Southwest Jersey along the Southwestern bank of the Delaware River. Get directions »

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Malpractice Lawyers In Franklinville, NJ

Our Franklinville office is currently the firm’s southernmost location. It is located right on Delsea Drive / Route 47 and easily accessible from both Route 55 and Route 40. You will find this office just 1/4 mile south of Route 655 just before Leonard Cake Rd.This location is great if you are looking for lawyers near Vineland, Franklin, Clayton, Buena, Bridgeton, Millville and the surrounding areas. It is also one of the most convenient locations for most South Jersey shore points. Get directions »

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Malpractice Lawyers In Sewell, NJ

Our Sewell Office location is nestled just off of Route 55 on Woodbury Glassboro Rd. It is another beautiful office building that has recently been completely renovated.This may be the best location if you are in need of a lawyer near Sewell, Pitman, Glassboro or parts of Washington Township. This also may be the most convenient location if you or your child is currently a student at Rowan University and in need of a lawyer. Get directions »

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Malpractice Lawyers In Philadelphia

Some NJ locals live in the South Jersey area but may commute to work in the city. As a convenience to those who spend time across the bridge in Philadelphia, our firm also offers a location in Center City, Philadelphia. It is just one block west of City Hall at the corner of 16th and Market Streets.This location is such a convenience if you are in need of a lawyer but work in Philadelphia. Get directions »

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