The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. medical malpractice lawyers in Ann Arbor recently created an infographic on the recent United States meningitis outbreak linked to steroid injections. The infographic was created to aid those victims who are currently suffering from meningitis due to the injection, as well as make others who have also received the injection aware of the symptoms of this disease, and how it spreads throughout the body.  Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Southfield law firm that is actively investigating the legal rights of patients who have been injured or died due to the meningitis outbreak due to steroid injection.

The United States Steroid Injection Fungal Meningitis Outbreak infographic visually displays the most recent statistics of injury cases and deaths reported due to fungal meningitis linked to steroid injection  throughout the U.S. (both an U.S. map and chart are used), a description of the disease, the signs and symptoms of fungal meningitis, as well as where the needle is injected into a patient who receives the medication.

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Our Ann Arbor medical malpractice lawyers assist victims of malpractice in suing hospitals that have been negligent and committed serious errors while treating patients. Hospital errors are not uncommon, as they attribute to 225,000 deaths per year. However, the number may even be larger than that, as 80 percent of hospital errors go unreported by hospital employees, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Hospital errors are a form of medical malpractice and when a patient is injured or dies due to errors in a Michigan hospital, it gives rise to a Michigan lawsuit against a hospital. Some of the most common hospital errors include:

• Wrongful Death
• Misdiagnosed cancer (lung cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer)
• Birth Injuries/Cerebral Palsy and shoulder dystocia
• Misread x-rays and pap smears
• Emergency room error
• Medication error
• Surgical error
• Anesthesia error
• Severe Bedsores
• Hospital-based infections

Research done by HHS also found that most hospitals where errors were reported rarely changed their policies, and practices to prevent repeated errors. Policies need to be in place to ensure that this does not happen. Medical errors can be prevented.

We can help you if you believe that you or a family member was the victim of medical malpractice in Ann Arbor. The negligent hospital may be liable for significant damages for the failure to provide appropriate treatment, especially when the injuries and damages caused by the improper treatment are substantial. Our skilled Ann Arbor medical malpractice lawyers handle all types of hospital error cases against hospitals and their staff members, including doctors, surgeons, and nurses.

If you or a loved one is a victim of medical malpractice, you should contact an attorney immediately to assist you in your attempt to sue the negligent hospital. The experienced lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. represent clients under a NO FEE promise and win the highest possible settlements. Contact our office at (800) 606-1717 for a free consultation with one of our top-rated medical malpractice lawyers.

The Ann Arbor medical malpractice lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. assist victims of medical malpractice in filing malpractice lawsuits. Unfortunately, most medical malpractice victims never recover a dime because they do not know they are victims of medical negligence. In fact, it is estimated that there were 225,000 deaths from medical malpractice, but nearly two percent of people who have suffered an injury from malpractice ever file a claim.

Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, is the term used to describe a wrong committed by a doctor or other medical professional who caused the bodily harm. Medical malpractice is much more than the hospital, physician or other health care provider making a simple mistake. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider improperly treats a patient or performs a treatment in a negligent manner. Many times, a doctor or hospital fails to use appropriate treatment methods or neglects the patient. The results of this inadequate and inappropriate care can cause significant permanent injuries and even wrongful death.

Commune medical malpractice includes:

• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to identify the cause of illness in time
• Surgical errors
• Failure to follow up with the patient to see how they are doing
• Anesthesia errors
• Wrong prescription

In order to make a claim from an act of medical negligence, the medical negligence attorney has to prove that negligence had taken place, and the injury suffered due to the negligence could have been avoided. Our Michigan medical malpractice attorneys will help you if you believe that you or a family member was the victim of medical malpractice in Michigan. The negligent medical provider may be liable for significant damages for the failure to provide appropriate treatment, especially when the injuries and damages caused by the improper treatment are substantial.

Our experienced Ann Arbor medical malpractice lawyers handle cases for victims of malpractice against doctors, surgeons, hospitals, clinics, and nurses. Individuals injured by a medical malpractice in Michigan, should contact a malpractice attorney immediately to discuss your case. Call our office now at (800) 606-1717 for a free consultation with one of our top-rated Ann Arbor medical malpractice lawyers.