Medical malpractice constitutes as much more than a mistake made during surgery. Malpractice can entail issues concerning negligence, omission, mistreatment, and more. Many people aren’t reaching out to attorneys because they believe myths about medical malpractice that are keeping them from the compensation they deserve. Let us debunk a few for you:

“Medical malpractice isn’t that common.”

Did you know that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States? This statistic is alarming, and something must be done to change that. We believe that shining a light on medical malpractice and negligent doctors will force the healthcare industry to change for the better.

“Medical malpractice verdicts only cover medical bills.”

There are many factors the judge considers when determining the verdict. If the judge decides that you deserve compensation, he will consider the present and future medical costs associated with the injury, lost income, emotional and physical suffering, and more.

“The doctor’s insurance company will make it impossible for me to receive compensation.”

It’s true that insurance companies that represent healthcare professionals make it difficult for compensation to be released to the patient, but it’s not impossible. When you have an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side, the insurance company will see that you’re serious about receiving the compensation you deserve.

“Judges tend to favor a doctor’s word over a patient’s word.”

While a doctor is highly respected in American society and his word is often taken as is, evidence doesn’t lie. In medical malpractice cases, evidence strengthens the patient’s case. Your medical malpractice attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case and provide evidence to the judge and jury. We will explain how and when the medical negligence occurred and confidently request compensation.

The Clark & Smith attorneys have successfully won many medical malpractice cases. In one instance, Chris Clark helped a family obtain a $5 million verdict for the family of a mother who died as the result of medical negligence. If you or a family member have been the victim of medical negligence, contact us immediately.